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Windows Cloud IO Protection driver

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Securing Input for Windows 365 Cloud PCs

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.WindowsCloudIOProtectionDriver --exact --version 0.0.1021

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

Silent install command for Windows Cloud IO Protection driver

Windows Cloud IO Protection driver uses MSI (WiX). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)
msiexec.exe /i wcio_protection_driver_installer_x64_0.0.1021.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for Windows Cloud IO Protection driver →

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About

Windows 365 Cloud PCs already encrypt sessions and enforce identity-based authentication methods like MFA to prevent hijacking and man-in-the-middle attacks. However, endpoint device resident threats targeting windows cloud sessions such as key loggers that can still compromise sensitive data, leading to compliance risks and financial loss.

Windows Cloud IO Protection addresses this gap with a kernel-level driver and system-level encryption that securely routes keystrokes directly to the Cloud PC, bypassing OS layers vulnerable to malware. When this feature is enabled on a Cloud PC or Azure Virtual Desktop session host, it enforces a strict trust model:

- Only protected endpoint physical devices can connect.

- Endpoints must have the Windows Cloud IO Protect MSI installed to be protected.

If the MSI is missing, the connection is blocked and an error message appears. This ensures a secure channel between the Windows app and the Cloud PC/Azure Virtual Desktop session host, delivering uncompromised input protection.

Installers · v0.0.1021

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x64MSI
WiX
machineDirect
arm64MSI
WiX
machineDirect

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 Windows Cloud IO Protection driver.

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 Windows Cloud IO Protection driver on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.WindowsCloudIOProtectionDriver --exact --version 0.0.1021. winget downloads the installer from Microsoft and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install Windows Cloud IO Protection driver silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.WindowsCloudIOProtectionDriver --exact 0.0.1021 --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 Cloud IO Protection driver?
Windows Cloud IO Protection driver uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i wcio_protection_driver_installer_x64_0.0.1021.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.
How do I uninstall Windows Cloud IO Protection driver via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id Microsoft.WindowsCloudIOProtectionDriver --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Windows Cloud IO Protection driver's Apps & Features entry.
Is Windows Cloud IO Protection driver free?
Windows Cloud IO Protection driver is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://learn.microsoft.com/windows-365/enterprise/windows-cloud-input-protection) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does Windows Cloud IO Protection driver 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 Cloud IO Protection driver directly from the publisher.
How do I keep Windows Cloud IO Protection driver up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id Microsoft.WindowsCloudIOProtectionDriver --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 6 versions of Windows Cloud IO Protection driver from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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