QR-Code Reader

by Otto Zumkellerv1.1.2

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

QR-Code Reader with integrated keyboard-shortcut, tray icon and notification

Install with winget

$ winget install --id OttoZumkeller.QR-CodeReader --exact --version 1.1.2

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

Silent install command for QR-Code Reader

QR-Code Reader uses MSI. The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64)

msiexec.exe /i QR-Code-Reader-1.1.2-x64.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for QR-Code Reader →

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About

QR-Code Reader is a QR code scanner application that allows you to scan and decode QR codes directly from your computer screen.

This app is made possible by Windows Snipping Tool, the ZXing.

Net library and AutoHotkey.

Installers · v1.1.2

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	MSI	-		Direct
x64	MSI	-		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 QR-Code Reader.

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 QR-Code Reader on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id OttoZumkeller.QR-CodeReader --exact --version 1.1.2. winget downloads the installer from Otto Zumkeller and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install QR-Code Reader silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id OttoZumkeller.QR-CodeReader --exact 1.1.2 --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 QR-Code Reader?

QR-Code Reader uses MSI. Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i QR-Code-Reader-1.1.2-x64.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall QR-Code Reader via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id OttoZumkeller.QR-CodeReader --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from QR-Code Reader's Apps & Features entry.

Is QR-Code Reader free?

QR-Code Reader is distributed under MIT Licence. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/ottozumkeller/QR-Code-Reader) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does QR-Code Reader 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 QR-Code Reader directly from the publisher.

How do I keep QR-Code Reader up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id OttoZumkeller.QR-CodeReader --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 6 versions of QR-Code Reader from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

1.1.2latest
1.1.1
1.1.0
1.0.2
1.0.1
1.0.0