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by John Taylorv704

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Less is a free, open-source file pager.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id jftuga.less --exact --version 704

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

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Installers · v704

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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 less.

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 less on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id jftuga.less --exact --version 704. winget downloads the installer from John Taylor and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install less silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id jftuga.less --exact 704 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
How do I uninstall less via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id jftuga.less --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from less's Apps & Features entry.
Is less free?
less is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://greenwoodsoftware.com/less) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does less 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 less directly from the publisher.
How do I keep less up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id jftuga.less --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of less from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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