Headwind Installer

by Headwindsimv2.0.1

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Desktop application to install and customize Headwind addons

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Headwindsim.HeadwindInstaller --exact --version 2.0.1

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

Silent install command for Headwind Installer

Headwind Installer uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x64)

Headwind_Installer_Setup.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for Headwind Installer →

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Installers · v2.0.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE NSIS	-		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 Headwind Installer.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

Frequently asked questions

How do I install Headwind Installer on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Headwindsim.HeadwindInstaller --exact --version 2.0.1. winget downloads the installer from Headwindsim and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Headwind Installer silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Headwindsim.HeadwindInstaller --exact 2.0.1 --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 Headwind Installer?

Headwind Installer uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: Headwind_Installer_Setup.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall Headwind Installer via winget?

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

Is Headwind Installer free?

Headwind Installer is distributed under GPL-3.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/headwindsim/installer) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Headwind Installer 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 Headwind Installer directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Headwind Installer up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Headwindsim.HeadwindInstaller --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 5 versions of Headwind Installer from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

2.0.1latest
1.6.3
1.6.2
1.5.3
1.4.9