Coreutils for Windows

by Microsoft Corporationv2026.5.29

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Coreutils for Windows Setup

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.Coreutils --exact --version 2026.5.29

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

Silent install command for Coreutils for Windows

Coreutils for Windows uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (x64)

coreutils-2026.5.29-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for Coreutils for Windows →

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Installers · v2026.5.29

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE Inno Setup	-		Direct
arm64	EXE Inno Setup	-		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 Coreutils for 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 Coreutils for Windows on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.Coreutils --exact --version 2026.5.29. winget downloads the installer from Microsoft Corporation and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Coreutils for Windows silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.Coreutils --exact 2026.5.29 --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 Coreutils for Windows?

Coreutils for Windows uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: coreutils-2026.5.29-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

How do I uninstall Coreutils for Windows via winget?

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

Is Coreutils for Windows free?

Coreutils for Windows is distributed under MIT License. Refer to the publisher for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Coreutils for 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 Coreutils for Windows directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Coreutils for Windows up to date?

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