PDQ Deploy

by PDQ.comv20.0.17.0

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Automate your patch management

Install with winget

$ winget install --id PDQ.PDQDeploy --exact --version 20.0.17.0

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

Silent install command for PDQ Deploy

PDQ Deploy uses EXE. The silent install switches are /s.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

Deploy_20.0.17.0.exe /s

See the full silent install reference for PDQ Deploy →

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Update third-party software, deploy custom scripts, and make impactful configuration changes to your on-prem Windows devices in minutes with PDQ Deploy.

Installers · v20.0.17.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	EXE	machine		Direct
x64	EXE	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

2 known CVEs via NVD

critical9.8Patched in wingetCVE-2025-52095affects before 3.0.2046Aug 22, 2025
An issue in PDQ Smart Deploy V.3.0.2040 allows an attacker to escalate privileges via the Credential encryption routines in SDCommon.dll
high7.8Patched in wingetCVE-2025-52094affects before 3.0.2046Aug 22, 2025
Insecure Permissions vulnerability in PDQ Smart Deploy V.3.0.2040 allows a local attacker to execute arbtirary code via the \HKLM\SYSTEM\Setup\SmartDeploy component

Source: NVD, updated just now. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install PDQ Deploy on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id PDQ.PDQDeploy --exact --version 20.0.17.0. winget downloads the installer from PDQ.com and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install PDQ Deploy silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id PDQ.PDQDeploy --exact 20.0.17.0 --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 PDQ Deploy?

PDQ Deploy uses EXE. Run the downloaded installer with: Deploy_20.0.17.0.exe /s. The silent switches are /s.

How do I uninstall PDQ Deploy via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id PDQ.PDQDeploy --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from PDQ Deploy's Apps & Features entry.

Is PDQ Deploy free?

PDQ Deploy is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://www.pdq.com/pdq-deploy/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does PDQ Deploy 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 PDQ Deploy directly from the publisher.

How do I keep PDQ Deploy up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id PDQ.PDQDeploy --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of PDQ Deploy from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

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