Minecraft Launcher

by Mojangv2.0.0.0

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Official launcher for Minecraft, a sandbox voxel game

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Mojang.MinecraftLauncher --exact --version 2.0.0.0

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

Silent install command for Minecraft Launcher

Minecraft Launcher uses MSI (WiX). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x86, machine scope)

msiexec.exe /i MinecraftInstaller.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for Minecraft Launcher →

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Installers · v2.0.0.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	MSI WiX	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 Minecraft Launcher.

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 Minecraft Launcher on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Mojang.MinecraftLauncher --exact --version 2.0.0.0. winget downloads the installer from Mojang and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Minecraft Launcher silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Mojang.MinecraftLauncher --exact 2.0.0.0 --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 Minecraft Launcher?

Minecraft Launcher uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i MinecraftInstaller.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall Minecraft Launcher via winget?

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

Is Minecraft Launcher free?

Minecraft Launcher is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Minecraft Launcher 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 Minecraft Launcher directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Minecraft Launcher up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Mojang.MinecraftLauncher --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Minecraft Launcher from microsoft/winget-pkgs.