BrightAuthor

by BrightSignv5.0.2.0

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Interactively build BrightSign displays

Install with winget

$ winget install --id BrightSign.BrightAuthor --exact --version 5.0.2.0

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for BrightAuthor

BrightAuthor uses EXE (Burn bundle). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x86, machine scope)

msiexec.exe /i BrightAuthorSetup-5.0.2.0.exe /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for BrightAuthor →

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Installers · v5.0.2.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	EXE Burn bundle	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for BrightAuthor.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install BrightAuthor on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id BrightSign.BrightAuthor --exact --version 5.0.2.0. winget downloads the installer from BrightSign and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install BrightAuthor silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id BrightSign.BrightAuthor --exact 5.0.2.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for BrightAuthor?

BrightAuthor uses EXE (Burn bundle). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i BrightAuthorSetup-5.0.2.0.exe /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall BrightAuthor via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id BrightSign.BrightAuthor --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from BrightAuthor's Apps & Features entry.

Is BrightAuthor free?

BrightAuthor is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://www.brightsign.biz/resources/software-downloads/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does BrightAuthor work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls BrightAuthor directly from the publisher.

How do I keep BrightAuthor up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id BrightSign.BrightAuthor --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 3 versions of BrightAuthor from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

5.0.2.0latest
5.0.1.9
5.0.1.2