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Open-Shell

by The Open-Shell Teamv4.4.198

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A collection of utilities bringing back classic features to Windows.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Open-Shell.Open-Shell-Menu --exact --version 4.4.198

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

Silent install command for Open-Shell

Open-Shell uses EXE. The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)
OpenShellSetup_4_4_198.exe /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for Open-Shell →

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Installers · v4.4.198

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x86EXEmachineDirect
x64EXEmachineDirect

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 Open-Shell.

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 Open-Shell on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Open-Shell.Open-Shell-Menu --exact --version 4.4.198. winget downloads the installer from The Open-Shell Team and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install Open-Shell silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Open-Shell.Open-Shell-Menu --exact 4.4.198 --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 Open-Shell?
Open-Shell uses EXE. Run the downloaded installer with: OpenShellSetup_4_4_198.exe /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.
How do I uninstall Open-Shell via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id Open-Shell.Open-Shell-Menu --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Open-Shell's Apps & Features entry.
Is Open-Shell free?
Open-Shell is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://open-shell.github.io/Open-Shell-Menu/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does Open-Shell 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 Open-Shell directly from the publisher.
How do I keep Open-Shell up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id Open-Shell.Open-Shell-Menu --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of Open-Shell from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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