openSUSE Leap 15.6

by SUSEv156.1.895.0

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

The makers' choice for sysadmins, developers and desktop users.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id SUSE.openSUSE.Leap.15.6 --exact --version 156.1.895.0

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

Silent install command for openSUSE Leap 15.6

openSUSE Leap 15.6 uses APPX. The silent install switches are (no switches needed).

One-line silent install (x64)

Add-AppxPackage -Path .\openSUSELeap15p6-250320_x64.Appx

See the full silent install reference for openSUSE Leap 15.6 →

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Installers · v156.1.895.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	APPX	-		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 openSUSE Leap 15.6.

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 openSUSE Leap 15.6 on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id SUSE.openSUSE.Leap.15.6 --exact --version 156.1.895.0. winget downloads the installer from SUSE and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install openSUSE Leap 15.6 silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id SUSE.openSUSE.Leap.15.6 --exact 156.1.895.0 --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 openSUSE Leap 15.6?

openSUSE Leap 15.6 uses APPX. APPX packages install silently by default - no switches are needed (Add-AppxPackage -Path .\openSUSELeap15p6-250320_x64.Appx).

How do I uninstall openSUSE Leap 15.6 via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id SUSE.openSUSE.Leap.15.6 --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from openSUSE Leap 15.6's Apps & Features entry.

Is openSUSE Leap 15.6 free?

openSUSE Leap 15.6 is distributed under Freeware. Refer to the publisher (https://en.opensuse.org/WSL) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does openSUSE Leap 15.6 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 openSUSE Leap 15.6 directly from the publisher.

How do I keep openSUSE Leap 15.6 up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id SUSE.openSUSE.Leap.15.6 --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 2 versions of openSUSE Leap 15.6 from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

156.1.895.0latest
156.1.773.0