GnuWin32: Zip

by GnuWin32v3.0

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Zip is a compression and file packaging/archive utility. Although \highly compatible both with PKWARE's PKZIP and PKUNZIP utilities for MS-DOS and with Info-ZIP's own UnZip, our primary objectives have been portability and other-than-MSDOS functionality.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id GnuWin32.Zip --exact --version 3.0

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

Silent install command for GnuWin32: Zip

GnuWin32: Zip 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 GnuWin32: Zip →

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Installers · v3.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	EXE 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 GnuWin32: Zip.

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 GnuWin32: Zip on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id GnuWin32.Zip --exact --version 3.0. winget downloads the installer from GnuWin32 and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install GnuWin32: Zip silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id GnuWin32.Zip --exact 3.0 --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 GnuWin32: Zip?

GnuWin32: Zip 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 GnuWin32: Zip via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id GnuWin32.Zip --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from GnuWin32: Zip's Apps & Features entry.

Is GnuWin32: Zip free?

GnuWin32: Zip is distributed under GnuWin License. Refer to the publisher (http://gnuwin32.sourceforge.net/packages/zip.htm) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does GnuWin32: Zip 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 GnuWin32: Zip directly from the publisher.

How do I keep GnuWin32: Zip up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id GnuWin32.Zip --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of GnuWin32: Zip from microsoft/winget-pkgs.