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by GnuWin32v5.03

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File: determine file type; Complete package, except sources

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id GnuWin32.File --exact --version 5.03

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

Silent install command for File

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

One-line silent install (x86)
installer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for File →

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About

The file command is "a file type guesser", that is, a command-line tool that tells you in words what kind of data a file contains. Unlike most GUI systems, command-line UNIX systems - with this program leading the charge - don't rely on filename extentions to tell you the type of a file, but look at the file's actual contents. This is, of course, more reliable, but requires a bit of I/O.

Installers · v5.03

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x86EXE
Inno Setup
-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 File.

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 File on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id GnuWin32.File --exact --version 5.03. winget downloads the installer from GnuWin32 and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install File silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id GnuWin32.File --exact 5.03 --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 File?
File uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: installer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.
How do I uninstall File via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id GnuWin32.File --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from File's Apps & Features entry.
Is File free?
File is distributed under GnuWin License. Refer to the publisher (https://gnuwin32.sourceforge.net/packages/file.htm) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does File 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 File directly from the publisher.
How do I keep File up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id GnuWin32.File --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of File from microsoft/winget-pkgs.