How do I install Files on Windows?⌄
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id FilesCommunity.Files --exact --version 4.0.37.0. winget downloads the installer from Files Community and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install Files silently for unattended deployment?⌄
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id FilesCommunity.Files --exact 4.0.37.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
How do I uninstall Files via winget?⌄
Run: winget uninstall --id FilesCommunity.Files --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Files's Apps & Features entry.
Is Files free?⌄
Files is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/files-community/Files) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does Files 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 Files directly from the publisher.
How do I keep Files up to date?⌄
Run winget upgrade --id FilesCommunity.Files --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of Files from microsoft/winget-pkgs.
