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GOG GALAXY

by GOG.comv2.1.8.30

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All your games and friends in one place.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id GOG.Galaxy --exact --version 2.1.8.30

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

Silent install command for GOG GALAXY

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

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

See the full silent install reference for GOG GALAXY

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About

GOG GALAXY 2.0 allows you to combine multiple game libraries into one and connect with your friends across all gaming platforms, consoles included!

Installers · v2.1.8.30

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x86EXE
Inno Setup
machineDirect

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

7 known CVEs via NVD

  • high7.8Patched in wingetCVE-2022-31262affects >=2.0.46 and <=2.0.51Aug 17, 2022

    An exploitable local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in GOG Galaxy 2.0.46. Due to insufficient folder permissions, an attacker can hijack the %ProgramData%\GOG.com folder structure and change the GalaxyCommunication service executable to a malicious file, resulting in...

  • high7.8Patched in wingetCVE-2021-26807affects v2.0.28.9Apr 30, 2021

    GalaxyClient version 2.0.28.9 loads unsigned DLLs such as zlib1.dll, libgcc_s_dw2-1.dll and libwinpthread-1.dll from PATH, which allows an attacker to potentially run code locally through unsigned DLL loading.

  • high7.8Patched in wingetCVE-2020-24574affects >=2.0.13 and <=2.0.41Aug 20, 2020

    The client (aka GalaxyClientService.exe) in GOG GALAXY through 2.0.41 (as of 12:58 AM Eastern, 9/26/21) allows local privilege escalation from any authenticated user to SYSTEM by instructing the Windows service to execute arbitrary commands. This occurs because the attacker can...

  • high8.4Patched in wingetCVE-2020-7352affects >=2.0.0 and <=2.0.12Aug 6, 2020

    The GalaxyClientService component of GOG Galaxy runs with elevated SYSTEM privileges in a Windows environment. Due to the software shipping with embedded, static RSA private key, an attacker with this key material and local user permissions can effectively send any operating sys...

  • high7.8Patched in wingetCVE-2020-11827affects before 1.2.67Jul 14, 2020

    In GOG Galaxy 1.2.67, there is a service that is vulnerable to weak file/service permissions: GalaxyClientService.exe. An attacker can put malicious code in a Trojan horse GalaxyClientService.exe. After that, the attacker can re-start this service as an unprivileged user to esca...

  • high7.8Patched in wingetCVE-2020-15529affects v2.0.17Jul 4, 2020

    An issue was discovered in GOG Galaxy Client 2.0.17. Local escalation of privileges is possible when a user installs a game or performs a verify/repair operation. The issue exists because of weak file permissions and can be exploited by using opportunistic locks.

  • high7.8Patched in wingetCVE-2020-15528affects v2.0.17Jul 4, 2020

    An issue was discovered in GOG Galaxy Client 2.0.17. Local escalation of privileges is possible when a user starts or uninstalls a game because of weak file permissions and missing file integrity checks.

Source: NVD, updated 3h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install GOG GALAXY on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id GOG.Galaxy --exact --version 2.1.8.30. winget downloads the installer from GOG.com and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install GOG GALAXY silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id GOG.Galaxy --exact 2.1.8.30 --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 GOG GALAXY?
GOG GALAXY 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 GOG GALAXY via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id GOG.Galaxy --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from GOG GALAXY's Apps & Features entry.
Is GOG GALAXY free?
GOG GALAXY is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://www.gog.com/galaxy) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does GOG GALAXY 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 GOG GALAXY directly from the publisher.
How do I keep GOG GALAXY up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id GOG.Galaxy --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of GOG GALAXY from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

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