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App Installer

by Microsoft Corporationv1.29.290

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Microsoft App Installer lets you easily install Windows apps with a double-click. It also includes WinGet for powerful command-line app management.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.AppInstaller --exact --version 1.29.290

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

Silent install command for App Installer

App Installer uses MSIX. The silent install switches are (no switches needed).

One-line silent install (x64)
Add-AppxPackage -Path .\installer.msix

See the full silent install reference for App Installer →

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About

Microsoft App Installer simplifies the installation of Windows applications by allowing users to sideload app packages with a double-click—no need to run PowerShell scripts or command-line tools. It presents key package details such as the app name, publisher, version, display logo, and requested capabilities, streamlining the installation experience and providing helpful error messages when issues arise.

App Installer is available for desktop PCs and is distributed via the Microsoft Store. It also serves as the delivery vehicle for the Windows Package Manager (WinGet), a powerful command-line tool that enables users to discover, install, upgrade, and configure applications on Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices.

Installers · v1.29.290

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x86MSIX-Direct
x64MSIX-Direct
arm64MSIX-Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

3 known CVEs via NVD

  • high7.3Fix in v1.30.80CVE-2026-68821affects before 1.30.80Aug 11, 2026

    Improper privilege management in Windows Package Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

    PatchVendor advisory
  • high7.8Patched in wingetCVE-2024-38177affects before 1.22.11261.0Aug 13, 2024

    Windows App Installer Spoofing Vulnerability

    PatchVendor advisory
  • high7.1Patched in wingetCVE-2021-43890affects before 1.11, 1.16Dec 15, 2021

    We have investigated reports of a spoofing vulnerability in AppX installer that affects Microsoft Windows. Microsoft is aware of attacks that attempt to exploit this vulnerability by using specially crafted packages that include the malware family known as Emotet/Trickbot/Bazalo...

    PatchVendor advisory
Source: NVD, updated 3h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install App Installer on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.AppInstaller --exact --version 1.29.290. winget downloads the installer from Microsoft Corporation and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install App Installer silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.AppInstaller --exact 1.29.290 --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 App Installer?
App Installer uses MSIX. MSIX packages install silently by default - no switches are needed (Add-AppxPackage -Path .\installer.msix).
How do I uninstall App Installer via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id Microsoft.AppInstaller --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from App Installer's Apps & Features entry.
Is App Installer free?
App Installer is distributed under Commercial. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/microsoft/winget-cli) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does App 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 App Installer directly from the publisher.
How do I keep App Installer up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id Microsoft.AppInstaller --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of App Installer from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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