DiskInternals Linux Reader

by DiskInternals Researchv5.1

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Access files and folders on Ext, UFS, HFS, ReiserFS, or APFS file systems from Windows

Install with winget

$ winget install --id DiskInternals.LinuxReader --exact --version 5.1

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

Silent install command for DiskInternals Linux Reader

DiskInternals Linux Reader uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x86, machine scope)

Linux_Reader.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for DiskInternals Linux Reader →

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About

Linux Reader™ is a popular and free software product, and it remains non-commercial freeware. Since version 4.0, there are extra features that are available as Linux Reader Pro™.

With Linux Reader Pro™, you can read files from even more file systems, get remote access through an SSH connection, create a virtual drive, export files via FTP, and more.

All significant features of Linux Reader™ remain free: no annoying advertising, no trial mode, no restrictions.

Linux Reader™ and Linux Reader Pro™ provide you with access to files on the following file systems:

- Ext2/3/4

- ReiserFS, Reiser4

- HFS, HFS+(reader)

- FAT, exFAT

- NTFS, ReFS

- UFS2

- RomFS(reader)

- RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, 50, 10, and JBOD

- APFS (reader mode)

- ZFS (preview only*)

- XFS (preview only*)

- Hikvision NAS and DVR (preview only*)

* Linux Reader Pro™ license is required to obtain full access to files.

In addition to the file systems mentioned above, Linux Reader Pro™ provides full access to these additional file systems: ZFS, Encrypted APFS, XFS, Hikvision NAS and DVR, Encrypted BitLocker disks, Moniker: linuxreader

Installers · v5.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	EXE NSIS	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 DiskInternals Linux Reader.

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 DiskInternals Linux Reader on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id DiskInternals.LinuxReader --exact --version 5.1. winget downloads the installer from DiskInternals Research and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install DiskInternals Linux Reader silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id DiskInternals.LinuxReader --exact 5.1 --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 DiskInternals Linux Reader?

DiskInternals Linux Reader uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: Linux_Reader.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall DiskInternals Linux Reader via winget?

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

Is DiskInternals Linux Reader free?

DiskInternals Linux Reader is distributed under Freemium. Refer to the publisher (https://www.diskinternals.com/linux-reader/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does DiskInternals Linux Reader 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 DiskInternals Linux Reader directly from the publisher.

How do I keep DiskInternals Linux Reader up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id DiskInternals.LinuxReader --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 2 versions of DiskInternals Linux Reader from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

5.1latest
4.24.1