MoveFile

by Sysinternalsv1.02

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

This MoveFile utility allows you to schedule move and delete commands for the next reboot.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.Sysinternals.MoveFile --exact --version 1.02

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

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About

There are several applications, such as service packs and hotfixes, that must replace a file that's in use and is unable to. Windows therefore provides the MoveFileEx API to rename or delete a file and allows the caller to specify that they want the operation to take place the next time the system boots,before the files are referenced. Session Manager performs this task by reading the registered rename and delete commands from the HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\PendingFileRenameOperations value.

MoveFile usage:

The included MoveFile utility allows you to schedule move and delete commands for the next reboot:

usage: movefile [source] [dest]

Installers · v1.02

Architecture	Type	Scope	Download
x86	ZIP archive	-	Direct
x64	ZIP archive	-	Direct
arm64	ZIP archive	-	Direct

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

Security

1 known CVE via NVD

medium5.5Fix in v2023.6CVE-2023-29353affects before 2023.6Jun 13, 2023
Sysinternals Process Monitor for Windows Denial of Service Vulnerability
Patch Vendor advisory

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install MoveFile on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.Sysinternals.MoveFile --exact --version 1.02. winget downloads the installer from Sysinternals and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install MoveFile silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.Sysinternals.MoveFile --exact 1.02 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall MoveFile via winget?

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

Is MoveFile free?

MoveFile is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/pendmoves) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does MoveFile 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 MoveFile directly from the publisher.

How do I keep MoveFile up to date?

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