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RealVNC Connect Viewer

by RealVNCv8.5.0.21

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The original VNC Viewer and the most secure way to connect to your devices remotely.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id RealVNC.VNCViewer --exact --version 8.5.0.21

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

Silent install command for RealVNC Connect Viewer

RealVNC Connect Viewer uses MSI (WiX). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64)
msiexec.exe /i RealVNC-Connect-Viewer-8.5.0-Windows-en.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for RealVNC Connect Viewer →

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Installers · v8.5.0.21

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x64MSI
WiX
-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

  • high7.8Patched in wingetCVE-2022-41975affects before 6.22.826Sep 30, 2022

    RealVNC VNC Server before 6.11.0 and VNC Viewer before 6.22.826 on Windows allow local privilege escalation via MSI installer Repair mode.

    Vendor advisory
  • medium6.5Patched in wingetCVE-2021-41380affects v6.21.406Sep 17, 2021

    RealVNC Viewer 6.21.406 allows remote VNC servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via crafted RFB protocol data. NOTE: It is asserted that this issue requires social engineering a user into connecting to a fake VNC Server. The VNC Viewer application they are usi...

Source: NVD, updated 5h ago. 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 RealVNC Connect Viewer on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id RealVNC.VNCViewer --exact --version 8.5.0.21. winget downloads the installer from RealVNC and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install RealVNC Connect Viewer silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id RealVNC.VNCViewer --exact 8.5.0.21 --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 RealVNC Connect Viewer?
RealVNC Connect Viewer uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i RealVNC-Connect-Viewer-8.5.0-Windows-en.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.
How do I uninstall RealVNC Connect Viewer via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id RealVNC.VNCViewer --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from RealVNC Connect Viewer's Apps & Features entry.
Is RealVNC Connect Viewer free?
RealVNC Connect Viewer is distributed under https://www.realvnc.com/en/legal. Refer to the publisher for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does RealVNC Connect Viewer 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 RealVNC Connect Viewer directly from the publisher.
How do I keep RealVNC Connect Viewer up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id RealVNC.VNCViewer --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of RealVNC Connect Viewer from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

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