Hourglass

by Chris Dziemborowiczv1.15.0.0

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

The simple countdown timer for Windows

Install with winget

$ winget install --id dziemborowicz.hourglass --exact --version 1.15.0.0

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

Silent install command for Hourglass

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

One-line silent install (x64)

msiexec.exe /i HourglassInstaller.exe /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for Hourglass →

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About

Hourglass is the most advanced simple countdown timer for Windows. Just enter a time in just about any format, and hit Enter

Installers · v1.15.0.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE Burn bundle	-		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 Hourglass.

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 Hourglass on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id dziemborowicz.hourglass --exact --version 1.15.0.0. winget downloads the installer from Chris Dziemborowicz and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Hourglass silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id dziemborowicz.hourglass --exact 1.15.0.0 --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 Hourglass?

Hourglass uses EXE (Burn bundle). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i HourglassInstaller.exe /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall Hourglass via winget?

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

Is Hourglass free?

Hourglass is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://chris.dziemborowicz.com/apps/hourglass/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Hourglass 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 Hourglass directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Hourglass up to date?

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