Microsoft PIX

by Microsoft Corporationv2603.25

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Performance tuning and debugging for DirectX 12 games on Windows

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.PIX --exact --version 2603.25

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

Silent install command for Microsoft PIX

Microsoft PIX uses EXE (Burn bundle). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

msiexec.exe /i PIX-2603.25-Installer-x64.exe /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for Microsoft PIX →

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Installers · v2603.25

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE Burn bundle	machine		Direct
arm64	EXE Burn bundle	machine		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 Microsoft PIX.

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 PIX on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.PIX --exact --version 2603.25. winget downloads the installer from Microsoft Corporation and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Microsoft PIX silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.PIX --exact 2603.25 --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 PIX?

Microsoft PIX uses EXE (Burn bundle). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i PIX-2603.25-Installer-x64.exe /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall Microsoft PIX via winget?

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

Is Microsoft PIX free?

Microsoft PIX is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://devblogs.microsoft.com/pix/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Microsoft PIX 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 PIX directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Microsoft PIX up to date?

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

Recent versions

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