Windows App

by Microsoft Corp.v2.0.1129.0

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Windows App is your gateway to Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Microsoft Dev Box, Remote Desktop Services, and remote PCs, securely connecting you to Windows devices and apps on a device of your choice.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.WindowsApp --exact --version 2.0.1129.0

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

Silent install command for Windows App

Windows App uses MSIX. The silent install switches are (no switches needed).

One-line silent install (x64)

Add-AppxPackage -Path .\WindowsApp_x64_Release_2.0.1129.0.msix

See the full silent install reference for Windows App →

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About

Windows App is your gateway to Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Microsoft Dev Box, Remote Desktop Services, and remote PCs, securely connecting you to Windows devices and apps.

You can use Windows App on many different types of devices on different platforms and form factors, such as desktops and laptops, tablets, smartphones, and through a web browser. When using a web browser on a desktop or laptop, you can connect without having to download and install any software.

Installers · v2.0.1129.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Download
x86	MSIX	-	Direct
x64	MSIX	-	Direct
arm64	MSIX	-	Direct

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

Security

18 known CVEs via NVD

high8.8Patched in wingetCVE-2025-58718affects before 1.2.6599Oct 14, 2025
Use after free in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Vendor advisory
high8.8Patched in wingetCVE-2025-48817affects before 1.2.6353Jul 8, 2025
Relative path traversal in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Vendor advisory
medium6.5Patched in wingetCVE-2025-32715affects before 1.2.6278Jun 10, 2025
Out-of-bounds read in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
Vendor advisory
high8.0Patched in wingetCVE-2025-27487affects before 1.2.6081Apr 8, 2025
Heap-based buffer overflow in Remote Desktop Client allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Vendor advisory
high8.8Patched in wingetCVE-2025-26645affects before 1.2.6017Mar 11, 2025
Relative path traversal in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Vendor advisory
high8.4Patched in wingetCVE-2024-49105affects before 1.2.5716.0Dec 11, 2024
Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vendor advisory
high8.8Patched in wingetCVE-2024-38131affects before 1.2.5560.0Aug 13, 2024
Clipboard Virtual Channel Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Patch Vendor advisory
high8.8Patched in wingetCVE-2023-29362affects before 1.2.4337Jun 13, 2023
Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vendor advisory

Showing 8 of 18. Source: NVD, updated 3h 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 Windows App on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.WindowsApp --exact --version 2.0.1129.0. winget downloads the installer from Microsoft Corp. and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Windows App silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.WindowsApp --exact 2.0.1129.0 --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 Windows App?

Windows App uses MSIX. MSIX packages install silently by default - no switches are needed (Add-AppxPackage -Path .\WindowsApp_x64_Release_2.0.1129.0.msix).

How do I uninstall Windows App via winget?

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

Is Windows App free?

Windows App is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://learn.microsoft.com/windows-app/overview) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Windows App 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 Windows App directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Windows App up to date?

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

Recent versions

2.0.1129.0latest
2.0.1071.0
2.0.1070.0
2.0.1069.0
2.0.964.0
2.0.918.0
2.0.916.0
2.0.866.0
2.0.804.0
2.0.757.0