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Backrest

by garethgeorgev1.14.1

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Backrest installer

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id garethgeorge.Backrest --exact --version 1.14.1

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

Silent install command for Backrest

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

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)
BackrestSetup-x86_64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /CURRENTUSER

See the full silent install reference for Backrest →

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Installers · v1.14.1

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x64EXE
Inno Setup
userDirect

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 Backrest.

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 Backrest on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id garethgeorge.Backrest --exact --version 1.14.1. winget downloads the installer from garethgeorge and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install Backrest silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id garethgeorge.Backrest --exact 1.14.1 --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 Backrest?
Backrest uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: BackrestSetup-x86_64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /CURRENTUSER. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.
How do I uninstall Backrest via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id garethgeorge.Backrest --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Backrest's Apps & Features entry.
Is Backrest free?
Backrest is distributed under GPL-3.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/garethgeorge/backrest) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does Backrest 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 Backrest directly from the publisher.
How do I keep Backrest up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id garethgeorge.Backrest --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of Backrest from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

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