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Bob the Hamster VGA

by Hamster Republic Productionsv2008-01-23

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Bob the Hamster is a spiffy game, inspired by old arcade classics like `Dig Dug' and `Mr. Do'. Choose to play as Bob the Hamster and gather carrots, or as Vlad the Hamster and smite foes. Playable in both English and Japanese text modes.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id HamsterRepublic.BobTheHamsterVGA --exact --version 2008-01-23

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

Silent install command for Bob the Hamster VGA

Bob the Hamster VGA uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

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

See the full silent install reference for Bob the Hamster VGA →

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Installers · v2008-01-23

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

No known CVEs for Bob the Hamster VGA.

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 Bob the Hamster VGA on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id HamsterRepublic.BobTheHamsterVGA --exact --version 2008-01-23. winget downloads the installer from Hamster Republic Productions and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install Bob the Hamster VGA silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id HamsterRepublic.BobTheHamsterVGA --exact 2008-01-23 --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 Bob the Hamster VGA?
Bob the Hamster VGA uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: bobvga-installer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.
How do I uninstall Bob the Hamster VGA via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id HamsterRepublic.BobTheHamsterVGA --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Bob the Hamster VGA's Apps & Features entry.
Is Bob the Hamster VGA free?
Bob the Hamster VGA is distributed under GPL. Refer to the publisher (https://hamsterrepublic.com) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does Bob the Hamster VGA 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 Bob the Hamster VGA directly from the publisher.
How do I keep Bob the Hamster VGA up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id HamsterRepublic.BobTheHamsterVGA --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Bob the Hamster VGA from microsoft/winget-pkgs.