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DarkThumbs

by fire-eggsv2.1

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Adds thumbnail preview to Windows Explorer for EPUB, FB2 and Kindle ebooks; CBZ, CBR, RAR and ZIP archives.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id fire-eggs.DarkThumbs --exact --version 2.1

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

Silent install command for DarkThumbs

DarkThumbs uses MSI. The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64)
msiexec.exe /i DarkThumbsSetup_x64.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for DarkThumbs →

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About

Thumbnail preview support for ebooks and various archive formats in Windows File Explorer. V2.0 adds DJVU and 7Z/CB7 support! V2.1 fixes broken CB7 support, adding it as a selectable option.

Supported formats:

- EPUB, FB2, Kindle (MOBI, AZW, AZW3)

- DJVU / DJV, CB7, CBZ. CBR

- 7Z, RAR, ZIP (ZIP, PHZ, GGB)

- PHZ, GGB

Installers · v2.1

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x64MSI-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 DarkThumbs.

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 DarkThumbs on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id fire-eggs.DarkThumbs --exact --version 2.1. winget downloads the installer from fire-eggs and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install DarkThumbs silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id fire-eggs.DarkThumbs --exact 2.1 --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 DarkThumbs?
DarkThumbs uses MSI. Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i DarkThumbsSetup_x64.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.
How do I uninstall DarkThumbs via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id fire-eggs.DarkThumbs --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from DarkThumbs's Apps & Features entry.
Is DarkThumbs free?
DarkThumbs is distributed under Freeware. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/fire-eggs/DarkThumbs) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does DarkThumbs 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 DarkThumbs directly from the publisher.
How do I keep DarkThumbs up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id fire-eggs.DarkThumbs --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 3 versions of DarkThumbs from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

  • 2.1latest
  • 2.0
  • 1.9