Axe.Windows

by Microsoftv2.4.2

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

A tool for running automated accessibility tests on Windows applications.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.AxeWindows --exact --version 2.4.2

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

Silent install command for Axe.Windows

Axe.Windows uses MSI. The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64)

msiexec.exe /i AxeWindowsCLI-2.4.2.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for Axe.Windows →

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Installers · v2.4.2

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	MSI	-		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 Axe.Windows.

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 Axe.Windows on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.AxeWindows --exact --version 2.4.2. winget downloads the installer from Microsoft and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Axe.Windows silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.AxeWindows --exact 2.4.2 --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 Axe.Windows?

Axe.Windows uses MSI. Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i AxeWindowsCLI-2.4.2.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall Axe.Windows via winget?

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

Is Axe.Windows free?

Axe.Windows is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/microsoft/axe-windows) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Axe.Windows 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 Axe.Windows directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Axe.Windows up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Microsoft.AxeWindows --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Axe.Windows from microsoft/winget-pkgs.