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NVDA Beta

by NV Accessv2026.1.1rc1

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Free, open source, globally accessible screen reader for the blind and vision impaired

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id NVAccess.NVDA.Beta --exact --version 2026.1.1rc1

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

Silent install command for NVDA Beta

NVDA Beta uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are --install-silent.

One-line silent install (x86)
nvda_2026.1.1rc1.exe --install-silent

See the full silent install reference for NVDA Beta →

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About

NonVisual Desktop Access (NVDA) is a free and open source screen reader for the Microsoft Windows operating system. Providing feedback via synthetic speech and Braille, it enables blind or vision impaired people to access computers running Windows for no more cost than a sighted person. NVDA is developed by NV Access, with contributions from the community.

Installers · v2026.1.1rc1

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x86EXE
NSIS
-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 NVDA Beta.

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 NVDA Beta on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id NVAccess.NVDA.Beta --exact --version 2026.1.1rc1. winget downloads the installer from NV Access and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install NVDA Beta silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id NVAccess.NVDA.Beta --exact 2026.1.1rc1 --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 NVDA Beta?
NVDA Beta uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: nvda_2026.1.1rc1.exe --install-silent. The silent switches are --install-silent.
How do I uninstall NVDA Beta via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id NVAccess.NVDA.Beta --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from NVDA Beta's Apps & Features entry.
Is NVDA Beta free?
NVDA Beta is distributed under GPL V2 with exceptions. Refer to the publisher (https://www.nvaccess.org) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does NVDA Beta 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 NVDA Beta directly from the publisher.
How do I keep NVDA Beta up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id NVAccess.NVDA.Beta --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of NVDA Beta from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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