Windows Folder Picker Fix

by Wouterdekv1.1

Last updated Apr 30, 2026

Replace the old «Browse for Folder» folder picker dialog in Windows wherever possible.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Wouterdek.WindowsFolderPickerFix --exact --version 1.1

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

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Installers · v1.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	burn	-		Direct

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

Frequently asked questions

How do I install Windows Folder Picker Fix on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Wouterdek.WindowsFolderPickerFix --exact --version 1.1. winget downloads the installer from Wouterdek and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Windows Folder Picker Fix silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Wouterdek.WindowsFolderPickerFix --exact 1.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall Windows Folder Picker Fix via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Wouterdek.WindowsFolderPickerFix --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Windows Folder Picker Fix's Apps & Features entry.

Is Windows Folder Picker Fix free?

Windows Folder Picker Fix is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/Wouterdek/WindowsFolderPickerFix) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Windows Folder Picker Fix 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 Windows Folder Picker Fix directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Windows Folder Picker Fix up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Wouterdek.WindowsFolderPickerFix --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Windows Folder Picker Fix from microsoft/winget-pkgs.