ShellExec

by David Lowndesv1.5.1

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

A Windows GUI program to exercise the ShellExecute/ShellExecuteEx APIs. The UI lets you choose many of the parameters to the API calls, and then executes the API. It lets you easily test how an application behaves with different verbs.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id DavidLowndes.ShellExec --exact --version 1.5.1

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

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Installers · v1.5.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	ZIP archive	-		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 ShellExec.

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

Frequently asked questions

How do I install ShellExec on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id DavidLowndes.ShellExec --exact --version 1.5.1. winget downloads the installer from David Lowndes and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install ShellExec silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id DavidLowndes.ShellExec --exact 1.5.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall ShellExec via winget?

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

Is ShellExec free?

ShellExec is distributed under None stated (Freeware). Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/Dave-Lowndes/ShellExec) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does ShellExec 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 ShellExec directly from the publisher.

How do I keep ShellExec up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id DavidLowndes.ShellExec --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of ShellExec from microsoft/winget-pkgs.