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GNU Midnight Commander

by The Free Software Foundation, Inc.v4.8.33.236

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GNU Midnight Commander is a visual file manager, licensed under GNU General Public License and therefore qualifies as Free Software.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id GNU.MidnightCommander --exact --version 4.8.33.236

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

Silent install command for GNU Midnight Commander

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

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)
mcwin32-build236-x64-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for GNU Midnight Commander →

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About

GNU Midnight Commander is a visual file manager, licensed under GNU General Public License and therefore qualifies as Free Software.

It's a feature rich full-screen text mode application that allows you to copy, move and delete files and whole directory trees, search for files and run commands in the subshell.

Internal viewer and editor are included.

Installers · v4.8.33.236

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x86EXE
Inno Setup
machineDirect
x64EXE
Inno Setup
machineDirect

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 GNU Midnight Commander.

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 GNU Midnight Commander on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id GNU.MidnightCommander --exact --version 4.8.33.236. winget downloads the installer from The Free Software Foundation, Inc. and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install GNU Midnight Commander silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id GNU.MidnightCommander --exact 4.8.33.236 --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 GNU Midnight Commander?
GNU Midnight Commander uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: mcwin32-build236-x64-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.
How do I uninstall GNU Midnight Commander via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id GNU.MidnightCommander --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from GNU Midnight Commander's Apps & Features entry.
Is GNU Midnight Commander free?
GNU Midnight Commander is distributed under GPL3. Refer to the publisher (https://midnight-commander.org/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does GNU Midnight Commander 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 GNU Midnight Commander directly from the publisher.
How do I keep GNU Midnight Commander up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id GNU.MidnightCommander --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of GNU Midnight Commander from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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