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PHD 2

by Open PHD Guidingv2.6.14

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A telescope guiding software that simplifies the process of tracking a guide star, letting you concentrate on other aspects of deep-sky imaging or spectroscopy.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id OpenPHDGuiding.PHD2 --exact --version 2.6.14

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

Silent install command for PHD 2

PHD 2 uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (x86, machine scope)
phd2-2.6.14-installer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for PHD 2 →

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About

PHD2 is the second generation of Craig Stark's original PHD application. PHD became a fixture of the amateur astronomy community with more than a quarter million downloads. From its inception, it has successfully embraced three seemingly conflicting objectives:

- For the beginning or casual imager, to deliver ease of use and good guiding performance "out of the box".

- For the experienced imager, to deliver sophisticated guiding algorithms, extensive options for tuning, and broad support for imaging equipment.

- For all users, to consistently exhibit a commercial level of quality while being available free of charge.

Since the original code was released to open-source in 2013, it has been completely overhauled to make it more extensible and supportable. With the restructuring in place, substantial new features and capabilities have been added, many of which focus on helping you achieve better guiding results. Users of PHD2 can be confident it will remain committed to the three objectives that made the original application so successful.

Installers · v2.6.14

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x86EXE
Inno Setup
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 PHD 2.

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 PHD 2 on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id OpenPHDGuiding.PHD2 --exact --version 2.6.14. winget downloads the installer from Open PHD Guiding and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install PHD 2 silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id OpenPHDGuiding.PHD2 --exact 2.6.14 --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 PHD 2?
PHD 2 uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: phd2-2.6.14-installer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.
How do I uninstall PHD 2 via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id OpenPHDGuiding.PHD2 --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from PHD 2's Apps & Features entry.
Is PHD 2 free?
PHD 2 is distributed under BSD-3-Clause. Refer to the publisher (https://openphdguiding.org/downloads/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does PHD 2 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 PHD 2 directly from the publisher.
How do I keep PHD 2 up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id OpenPHDGuiding.PHD2 --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 2 versions of PHD 2 from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

  • 2.6.14latest
  • 2.6.13