Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer

by Microsoft Corporationv1.46.0

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Free tool to easily manage your Azure cloud storage resources anywhere, from Windows, macOS, or Linux.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.Azure.StorageExplorer --exact --version 1.46.0

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

Silent install command for Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer

Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)

StorageExplorer-windows-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /CURRENTUSER /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer →

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Installers · v1.46.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Download
x64	EXE Inno Setup	user	Direct
x64	EXE Inno Setup	machine	Direct
arm64	EXE Inno Setup	user	Direct
arm64	EXE Inno Setup	machine	Direct

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

Security

2 known CVEs via NVD

high8.8Patched in wingetCVE-2026-57104affects before 1.45.0Aug 11, 2026
Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Azure Storage Explorer allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Vendor advisory
high8.8Patched in wingetCVE-2020-1416Jul 14, 2020
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code when they load software dependencies, aka 'Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
Patch Vendor advisory

Source: NVD, updated 5h 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 Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.Azure.StorageExplorer --exact --version 1.46.0. winget downloads the installer from Microsoft Corporation and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.Azure.StorageExplorer --exact 1.46.0 --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 Azure Storage Explorer?

Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: StorageExplorer-windows-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /CURRENTUSER /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

How do I uninstall Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Microsoft.Azure.StorageExplorer --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer's Apps & Features entry.

Is Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer free?

Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer is distributed under CC-BY-4.0. Refer to the publisher (https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/features/storage-explorer) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer 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 Storage Explorer directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Microsoft.Azure.StorageExplorer --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

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