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RootsMagic 5

by RootsMagic, Inc.v5.0.4.1

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The award-winning genealogy software which makes researching, organizing, and sharing your family history easy!

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id RootsMagic.RootsMagic.5 --exact --version 5.0.4.1

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

Silent install command for RootsMagic 5

RootsMagic 5 uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (x86, machine scope)
RM5Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for RootsMagic 5 →

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About

RootsMagic is the award-winning genealogy and family tree software designed to help users discover, document, and share their family history with ease. It allows you to start from scratch or import existing trees, integrate records from FamilySearch, Ancestry, MyHeritage, and Findmypast, and keep notes, photos, health details, and DNA matches organized in one place.

Installers · v5.0.4.1

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 RootsMagic 5.

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 RootsMagic 5 on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id RootsMagic.RootsMagic.5 --exact --version 5.0.4.1. winget downloads the installer from RootsMagic, Inc. and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install RootsMagic 5 silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id RootsMagic.RootsMagic.5 --exact 5.0.4.1 --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 RootsMagic 5?
RootsMagic 5 uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: RM5Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.
How do I uninstall RootsMagic 5 via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id RootsMagic.RootsMagic.5 --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from RootsMagic 5's Apps & Features entry.
Is RootsMagic 5 free?
RootsMagic 5 is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://rootsmagic.com/rootsmagic/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does RootsMagic 5 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 RootsMagic 5 directly from the publisher.
How do I keep RootsMagic 5 up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id RootsMagic.RootsMagic.5 --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of RootsMagic 5 from microsoft/winget-pkgs.