TightVNC

by GlavSoft LLC.v2.8.87

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Free, Lightweight, Fast and Reliable Remote Control / Remote Desktop Software

Install with winget

$ winget install --id GlavSoft.TightVNC --exact --version 2.8.87

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

Silent install command for TightVNC

TightVNC uses MSI (WiX). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

msiexec.exe /i tightvnc-2.8.87-gpl-setup-64bit.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for TightVNC →

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About

TightVNC is a free remote desktop application.

With TightVNC, you can see the desktop of a remote machine and control it with your local mouse and keyboard, just like you would do it sitting in the front of that computer.

Installers · v2.8.87

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	MSI WiX	machine		Direct
x64	MSI WiX	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 TightVNC.

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 TightVNC on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id GlavSoft.TightVNC --exact --version 2.8.87. winget downloads the installer from GlavSoft LLC. and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install TightVNC silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id GlavSoft.TightVNC --exact 2.8.87 --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 TightVNC?

TightVNC uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i tightvnc-2.8.87-gpl-setup-64bit.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall TightVNC via winget?

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

Is TightVNC free?

TightVNC is distributed under GNU General Public License v2. Refer to the publisher (https://www.tightvnc.com/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does TightVNC 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 TightVNC directly from the publisher.

How do I keep TightVNC up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id GlavSoft.TightVNC --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 8 versions of TightVNC from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

2.8.87latest
2.8.85
2.8.84
2.8.81
2.8.79
2.8.78
2.8.63.0
2.8.59.0