VcXsrv

by https://github.com/marchaesenv21.1.16.1

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Windows X-server based on the xorg git sources (like xming or cygwin's xwin), but compiled with Visual Studio 2012 Community Edition.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id marha.VcXsrv --exact --version 21.1.16.1

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

Silent install command for VcXsrv

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

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

vcxsrv-64.21.1.16.1.installer.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for VcXsrv →

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Installers · v21.1.16.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE NSIS	machine		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 VcXsrv.

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 VcXsrv on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id marha.VcXsrv --exact --version 21.1.16.1. winget downloads the installer from https://github.com/marchaesen and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install VcXsrv silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id marha.VcXsrv --exact 21.1.16.1 --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 VcXsrv?

VcXsrv uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: vcxsrv-64.21.1.16.1.installer.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall VcXsrv via winget?

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

Is VcXsrv free?

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

Does VcXsrv 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 VcXsrv directly from the publisher.

How do I keep VcXsrv up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id marha.VcXsrv --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 3 versions of VcXsrv from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

21.1.16.1latest
21.1.16
1.20.9.0