MPC-HC

by MPC-HC Teamv2.7.2

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

MPC-HC is an extremely light-weight, open source media player for Windows. It supports all common video and audio file formats available for playback.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id clsid2.mpc-hc --exact --version 2.7.2

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

Silent install command for MPC-HC

MPC-HC uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

MPC-HC.2.7.2.x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for MPC-HC →

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About

Media Player Classic - Home Cinema (MPC-HC) is a free and open-source video and audio player for Windows. It is famous and loved for its simple and effective user interface, providing an excellent user experience. It offers a huge amount of functionality. Being a DirectShow player, it also allows flexibility and extensibility through third party filters.

Installers · v2.7.2

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	EXE Inno Setup	machine		Direct
x64	EXE Inno Setup	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 MPC-HC.

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 MPC-HC on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id clsid2.mpc-hc --exact --version 2.7.2. winget downloads the installer from MPC-HC Team and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install MPC-HC silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id clsid2.mpc-hc --exact 2.7.2 --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 MPC-HC?

MPC-HC uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: MPC-HC.2.7.2.x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

How do I uninstall MPC-HC via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id clsid2.mpc-hc --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from MPC-HC's Apps & Features entry.

Is MPC-HC free?

MPC-HC is distributed under GPL-3.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/clsid2/mpc-hc) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does MPC-HC 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 MPC-HC directly from the publisher.

How do I keep MPC-HC up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id clsid2.mpc-hc --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of MPC-HC from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

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