WinCompose

by Sam Hocevarv0.9.11

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Easy typing of special characters on Windows

Install with winget

$ winget install --id SamHocevar.WinCompose --exact --version 0.9.11

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

Silent install command for WinCompose

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

One-line silent install (neutral, machine scope)

WinCompose-Setup-0.9.11.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for WinCompose →

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Installers · v0.9.11

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
neutral	EXE Inno Setup	machine		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 WinCompose.

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 WinCompose on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id SamHocevar.WinCompose --exact --version 0.9.11. winget downloads the installer from Sam Hocevar and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install WinCompose silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id SamHocevar.WinCompose --exact 0.9.11 --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 WinCompose?

WinCompose uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: WinCompose-Setup-0.9.11.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

How do I uninstall WinCompose via winget?

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

Is WinCompose free?

WinCompose is distributed under WTFPL. Refer to the publisher (http://wincompose.info) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does WinCompose 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 WinCompose directly from the publisher.

How do I keep WinCompose up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id SamHocevar.WinCompose --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 5 versions of WinCompose from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

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