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Microsoft App Control Wizard

by Microsoft Corporationv2.8.0.0

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Enables IT and security professionals to build and edit Application Control for Business (formerly WDAC) policies by providing an easy to use interface.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.AppControlPolicyWizard --exact --version 2.8.0.0

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

Silent install command for Microsoft App Control Wizard

Microsoft App Control Wizard uses APPX. The silent install switches are (no switches needed).

One-line silent install (x64)
Add-AppxPackage -Path .\WDACWizard_2.8.0.0_x64_8wekyb3d8bbwe.MSIX

See the full silent install reference for Microsoft App Control Wizard →

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Installers · v2.8.0.0

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x64APPX-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 Microsoft App Control Wizard.

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 Microsoft App Control Wizard on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.AppControlPolicyWizard --exact --version 2.8.0.0. winget downloads the installer from Microsoft Corporation and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install Microsoft App Control Wizard silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.AppControlPolicyWizard --exact 2.8.0.0 --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 Microsoft App Control Wizard?
Microsoft App Control Wizard uses APPX. APPX packages install silently by default - no switches are needed (Add-AppxPackage -Path .\WDACWizard_2.8.0.0_x64_8wekyb3d8bbwe.MSIX).
How do I uninstall Microsoft App Control Wizard via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id Microsoft.AppControlPolicyWizard --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Microsoft App Control Wizard's Apps & Features entry.
Is Microsoft App Control Wizard free?
Microsoft App Control Wizard is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://webapp-wdac-wizard.azurewebsites.net/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does Microsoft App Control Wizard 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 Microsoft App Control Wizard directly from the publisher.
How do I keep Microsoft App Control Wizard up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id Microsoft.AppControlPolicyWizard --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 2 versions of Microsoft App Control Wizard from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

  • 2.8.0.0latest
  • 2.6.0.1