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Microsoft Azure Guest Proxy Agent

by Microsoft Corporationv1.0.48

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This project introduces the Guest Proxy Agent (GPA) to enhance the security of the Azure Instance Metadata Service and Azure Wireserver endpoints (available in Azure IaaS VM/VMSS).

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.Azure.GuestProxyAgent --exact --version 1.0.48

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

Silent install command for Microsoft Azure Guest Proxy Agent

Microsoft Azure Guest Proxy Agent uses MSI (WiX). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)
msiexec.exe /i Windows_174170403_GuestProxyAgent_AMD64_1.0.48.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for Microsoft Azure Guest Proxy Agent →

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Installers · v1.0.48

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x64MSI
WiX
machineDirect
arm64MSI
WiX
machineDirect

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 Azure Guest Proxy Agent.

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 Azure Guest Proxy Agent on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.Azure.GuestProxyAgent --exact --version 1.0.48. winget downloads the installer from Microsoft Corporation and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install Microsoft Azure Guest Proxy Agent silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.Azure.GuestProxyAgent --exact 1.0.48 --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 Azure Guest Proxy Agent?
Microsoft Azure Guest Proxy Agent uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i Windows_174170403_GuestProxyAgent_AMD64_1.0.48.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.
How do I uninstall Microsoft Azure Guest Proxy Agent via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id Microsoft.Azure.GuestProxyAgent --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Microsoft Azure Guest Proxy Agent's Apps & Features entry.
Is Microsoft Azure Guest Proxy Agent free?
Microsoft Azure Guest Proxy Agent is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/Azure/GuestProxyAgent) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does Microsoft Azure Guest Proxy Agent 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 Azure Guest Proxy Agent directly from the publisher.
How do I keep Microsoft Azure Guest Proxy Agent up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id Microsoft.Azure.GuestProxyAgent --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 3 versions of Microsoft Azure Guest Proxy Agent from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

  • 1.0.48latest
  • 1.0.46
  • 1.0.39