For sysadmins managing multiple developer machines, here is a PowerShell script that uses the downloaded offline MSI to update JustDecompile across a workgroup.
# Deploy-JustDecompile.ps1
param(
[Parameter(Mandatory=$true)]
[string]$MsiPath,
[Parameter(Mandatory=$false)]
[string]$LogPath = "C:\Logs\JustDecompile_Install.log"
)
⚠️ Important Notes
- JustDecompile is free, but you may need a free Telerik account to access offline installers.
- The offline installer is ~50–100 MB.
- If you can't find the offline version, tools like ILSpy or dnSpy are excellent open-source alternatives with portable/offline options.
Problem 3: The offline installer hangs at "Registering assemblies"
Solution: Run the MSI with administrative privileges and disable real-time antivirus temporarily. Some security software interferes with the assembly registration into the GAC (Global Assembly Cache). telerik justdecompile offline installer upd
3. Packaging JustDecompile for Offline Deployment
Method C: Full Reinstall (Simplest for Air-Gapped)
For highly secure environments, skip the updater entirely: Mastering Telerik JustDecompile: The Ultimate Guide to the
- Download the latest full offline MSI from an authorized internet workstation.
- Verify the checksum (SHA256) provided by Telerik.
- Uninstall the old version on the target machine (or upgrade via MSI's
REINSTALL=ALL property).
- Run the new MSI.
Command-line example for silent upgrade: )
⚠️ Important Notes
msiexec /i JustDecompile_2024.2.514.0.msi REINSTALL=ALL REINSTALLMODE=vomus /quiet