BowPad

by Stefans Toolsv2.9.6

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

A simple and fast text editor with a ribbon UI.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id StefansTools.BowPad --exact --version 2.9.6

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

Silent install command for BowPad

BowPad uses MSI (WiX). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)

msiexec.exe /i BowPad64-2.9.6.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for BowPad →

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About

BowPad is a small and fast text editor with a ribbon user interface and syntax highlighting.

Installers · v2.9.6

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	MSI WiX	user		Direct
x64	MSI WiX	user		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 BowPad.

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 BowPad on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id StefansTools.BowPad --exact --version 2.9.6. winget downloads the installer from Stefans Tools and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install BowPad silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id StefansTools.BowPad --exact 2.9.6 --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 BowPad?

BowPad uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i BowPad64-2.9.6.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall BowPad via winget?

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

Is BowPad free?

BowPad is distributed under GPL-3.0. Refer to the publisher (https://tools.stefankueng.com/BowPad.html) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does BowPad 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 BowPad directly from the publisher.

How do I keep BowPad up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id StefansTools.BowPad --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 7 versions of BowPad from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

2.9.6latest
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2.9.4
2.8.2882
2.8.2809
2.8.2744
2.8.2