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The Dude

by MikroTikv7.20.5

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The Dude network monitor is a new application by MikroTik which can dramatically improve the way you manage your network environment.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Mikrotik.TheDude --exact --version 7.20.5

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

Silent install command for The Dude

The Dude uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x86, machine scope)
dude-install-7.20.5.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for The Dude →

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About

The Dude network monitor is a new application by MikroTik which can dramatically improve the way you manage your network environment. It will automatically scan all devices within specified subnets, draw and layout a map of your networks, monitor services of your devices and alert you in case some service has problems.

Some of its features:

- Auto network discovery and layout

- Discovers any type or brand of device

- Device, Link monitoring, and notifications

- Includes SVG icons for devices, and supports custom icons and backgrounds

- Easy installation and usage

- Allows you to draw your own maps and add custom devices

- Supports SNMP, ICMP, DNS and TCP monitoring for devices that support it

- Individual Link usage monitoring and graphs

- Direct access to remote control tools for device management

- Supports remote Dude server and local client

- Runs on Windows and 32 bit Wine

Installers · v7.20.5

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x86EXE
NSIS
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 The Dude.

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 The Dude on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Mikrotik.TheDude --exact --version 7.20.5. winget downloads the installer from MikroTik and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install The Dude silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Mikrotik.TheDude --exact 7.20.5 --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 The Dude?
The Dude uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: dude-install-7.20.5.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.
How do I uninstall The Dude via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id Mikrotik.TheDude --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from The Dude's Apps & Features entry.
Is The Dude free?
The Dude is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://mikrotik.com/thedude) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does The Dude 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 The Dude directly from the publisher.
How do I keep The Dude up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id Mikrotik.TheDude --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of The Dude from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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