I need to install Autodesk updates silently using a batch file.
To install Autodesk updates silently, use the -q switch.
Create a batch file and point to the Autodesk update, and add the -q:
example: \\networkshare\foldername\AutoCAD_2026.1_Update.exe -q
Here are the switches\Arguments for Autodesk Updates:
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