How do I install Helios Launcher on Windows?⌄
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id dscalzi.HeliosLauncher --exact --version 2.2.1. winget downloads the installer from Daniel Scalzi and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install Helios Launcher silently for unattended deployment?⌄
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id dscalzi.HeliosLauncher --exact 2.2.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
How do I uninstall Helios Launcher via winget?⌄
Run: winget uninstall --id dscalzi.HeliosLauncher --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Helios Launcher's Apps & Features entry.
Is Helios Launcher free?⌄
Helios Launcher is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/dscalzi/HeliosLauncher) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does Helios Launcher 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 Helios Launcher directly from the publisher.
How do I keep Helios Launcher up to date?⌄
Run winget upgrade --id dscalzi.HeliosLauncher --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of Helios Launcher from microsoft/winget-pkgs.
