WinNGS featureCounts

by WinNGSv2.1.1

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Unofficial Windows installer for featureCounts from the Subread package.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id WinNGS.featureCounts --exact --version 2.1.1

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

Silent install command for WinNGS featureCounts

WinNGS featureCounts uses MSI. The silent install switches are /qn.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

msiexec.exe /i win-ngs-featureCounts-2.1.1-windows-x86_64.msi /qn

See the full silent install reference for WinNGS featureCounts →

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About

featureCounts is a read summarization program from the Subread package. This package provides an unofficial WinNGS Windows MSI installer for featureCounts 2.1.1 x86_64, using the unmodified executable from the official Subread Windows package.

Installers · v2.1.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	MSI	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 WinNGS featureCounts.

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 WinNGS featureCounts on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id WinNGS.featureCounts --exact --version 2.1.1. winget downloads the installer from WinNGS and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install WinNGS featureCounts silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id WinNGS.featureCounts --exact 2.1.1 --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 WinNGS featureCounts?

WinNGS featureCounts uses MSI. Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i win-ngs-featureCounts-2.1.1-windows-x86_64.msi /qn. The silent switches are /qn.

How do I uninstall WinNGS featureCounts via winget?

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

Is WinNGS featureCounts free?

WinNGS featureCounts is distributed under GPL-3.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/win-ngs/featurecounts-windows-exe) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does WinNGS featureCounts 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 WinNGS featureCounts directly from the publisher.

How do I keep WinNGS featureCounts up to date?

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