Telegram Desktop

by Telegram FZ-LLCv7.2.8

Last updated Sep 11, 2026

A cloud-based mobile and desktop messaging app with a focus on security and speed.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Telegram.TelegramDesktop --exact --version 7.2.8

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

Silent install command for Telegram Desktop

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

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)

td-setup-win-x64-7.2.8.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for Telegram Desktop →

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Installers · v7.2.8

Architecture	Type	Scope	Download
x86	Portable in ZIP	-	Direct
x86	EXE Inno Setup	user	Direct
x64	Portable in ZIP	-	Direct
x64	EXE Inno Setup	user	Direct
arm64	Portable in ZIP	-	Direct
arm64	EXE Inno Setup	user	Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

5 known CVEs via NVD

high7.5Patched in wingetCVE-2021-47793affects v2.9.2Jan 15, 2026
Telegram Desktop 2.9.2 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the application by sending an oversized message payload. Attackers can generate a 9 million byte buffer and paste it into the messaging interface to trigger an application crash.
medium5.3Patched in wingetCVE-2021-36769affects before 2.8.8Jul 16, 2021
A reordering issue exists in Telegram before 7.8.1 for Android, Telegram before 7.8.3 for iOS, and Telegram Desktop before 2.8.8. An attacker can cause the server to receive messages in a different order than they were sent a client.
low2.4Patched in wingetCVE-2020-25824affects <=2.4.3Oct 14, 2020
Telegram Desktop through 2.4.3 does not require passcode entry upon pushing the Export key within the Export Telegram Data wizard. The threat model is a victim who has voluntarily opened Export Wizard but is then distracted. An attacker then approaches the unattended desktop and...
high7.8Patched in wingetCVE-2020-17448affects <=2.1.13Aug 11, 2020
Telegram Desktop through 2.1.13 allows a spoofed file type to bypass the Dangerous File Type Execution protection mechanism, as demonstrated by use of the chat window with a filename that lacks an extension.
Vendor advisory
medium6.5Patched in wingetCVE-2020-12474affects <=2.0.1May 1, 2020
Telegram Desktop through 2.0.1, Telegram through 6.0.1 for Android, and Telegram through 6.0.1 for iOS allow an IDN Homograph attack via Punycode in a public URL or a group chat invitation URL.

Source: NVD, updated 5h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Telegram Desktop on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Telegram.TelegramDesktop --exact --version 7.2.8. winget downloads the installer from Telegram FZ-LLC and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Telegram Desktop silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Telegram.TelegramDesktop --exact 7.2.8 --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 Telegram Desktop?

Telegram Desktop uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: td-setup-win-x64-7.2.8.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

How do I uninstall Telegram Desktop via winget?

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

Is Telegram Desktop free?

Telegram Desktop is distributed under GPL-3.0-only. Refer to the publisher (https://desktop.telegram.org/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Telegram Desktop 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 Telegram Desktop directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Telegram Desktop up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Telegram.TelegramDesktop --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of Telegram Desktop from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

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