Desktop Dimmer

by sidneysv4.0.4

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Enable darker-than-dark dimming for internal and external screens.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id sidneys.desktop-dimmer --exact --version 4.0.4

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

Silent install command for Desktop Dimmer

Desktop Dimmer uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)

desktop-dimmer-4.0.4-setup.exe /S /CURRENTUSER

See the full silent install reference for Desktop Dimmer →

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Installers · v4.0.4

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE NSIS	user		Direct
x64	EXE NSIS	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 Desktop Dimmer.

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 Desktop Dimmer on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id sidneys.desktop-dimmer --exact --version 4.0.4. winget downloads the installer from sidneys and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Desktop Dimmer silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id sidneys.desktop-dimmer --exact 4.0.4 --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 Desktop Dimmer?

Desktop Dimmer uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: desktop-dimmer-4.0.4-setup.exe /S /CURRENTUSER. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall Desktop Dimmer via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id sidneys.desktop-dimmer --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Desktop Dimmer's Apps & Features entry.

Is Desktop Dimmer free?

Desktop Dimmer is distributed under Creative Commons Zero v1.0 Universal. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/sidneys/desktop-dimmer) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Desktop Dimmer 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 Desktop Dimmer directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Desktop Dimmer up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id sidneys.desktop-dimmer --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Desktop Dimmer from microsoft/winget-pkgs.