IAP Desktop

by Google Incv2.49.1797

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

IAP Desktop is a Windows application that allows you to manage multiple Remote Desktop connections to Windows VM instances that run on Google Cloud. This is not an officially supported Google product.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Google.IAPDesktop --exact --version 2.49.1797

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

Silent install command for IAP Desktop

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

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)

msiexec.exe /i IapDesktop.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for IAP Desktop →

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Installers · v2.49.1797

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	MSI WiX	user		Direct

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

Security

1 known CVE via NVD

nonePatched in wingetCVE-2007-1085Feb 22, 2007
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Google Desktop allows remote attackers to bypass protection schemes and inject arbitrary web script or HTML, and possibly gain full access to the system, by using an XSS vulnerability in google.com to extract the signature for the inte...

Source: NVD, updated 5h 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 IAP Desktop on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Google.IAPDesktop --exact --version 2.49.1797. winget downloads the installer from Google Inc and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install IAP Desktop silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Google.IAPDesktop --exact 2.49.1797 --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 IAP Desktop?

IAP Desktop uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i IapDesktop.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall IAP Desktop via winget?

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

Is IAP Desktop free?

IAP Desktop is distributed under Apache-2.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/GoogleCloudPlatform/iap-desktop) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does IAP Desktop 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 IAP Desktop directly from the publisher.

How do I keep IAP Desktop up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Google.IAPDesktop --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of IAP Desktop from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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