CHM Viewer

by SoftSeav1.0

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

A free software to view CHM (Compiled HTML Help) format files.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id SoftSea.CHMViewer --exact --version 1.0

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

Silent install command for CHM Viewer

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

One-line silent install (x86, machine scope)

get.php /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for CHM Viewer →

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About

CHM Viewer is a free software to view CHM format files, it can quickly open the *.chm file, format and display the contents, very simple to use, support to find, copy, and output functions, at the same time, this is a completely freeware, free for personal use.

Installers · v1.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	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 CHM Viewer.

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 CHM Viewer on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id SoftSea.CHMViewer --exact --version 1.0. winget downloads the installer from SoftSea and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install CHM Viewer silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id SoftSea.CHMViewer --exact 1.0 --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 CHM Viewer?

CHM Viewer uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: get.php /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

How do I uninstall CHM Viewer via winget?

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

Is CHM Viewer free?

CHM Viewer is distributed under Freeware. Refer to the publisher (https://www.softsea.com/software/CHM-Viewer.html) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does CHM 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 CHM Viewer directly from the publisher.

How do I keep CHM Viewer up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id SoftSea.CHMViewer --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of CHM Viewer from microsoft/winget-pkgs.