XWindows

by Tommy René Sætrev1.2

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Its goal is to add an easy, laid-back alternative to the good ol' keyboard and mouse.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id tomrsae.XWindows --exact --version 1.2

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

Silent install command for XWindows

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

One-line silent install (x86)

XWindows_installer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for XWindows →

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Installers · v1.2

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	EXE Inno Setup	-		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 XWindows.

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 XWindows on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id tomrsae.XWindows --exact --version 1.2. winget downloads the installer from Tommy René Sætre and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install XWindows silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id tomrsae.XWindows --exact 1.2 --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 XWindows?

XWindows uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: XWindows_installer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

How do I uninstall XWindows via winget?

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

Is XWindows free?

XWindows is distributed under GPLv3. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/tomrsae/XWindows) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does XWindows 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 XWindows directly from the publisher.

How do I keep XWindows up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id tomrsae.XWindows --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of XWindows from microsoft/winget-pkgs.