How do I install Google Desktop on Windows?⌄
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Google.GoogleDesktop --exact --version 5.9.1005.12335. winget downloads the installer from Google and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install Google Desktop silently for unattended deployment?⌄
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Google.GoogleDesktop --exact 5.9.1005.12335 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
How do I uninstall Google Desktop via winget?⌄
Run: winget uninstall --id Google.GoogleDesktop --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Google Desktop's Apps & Features entry.
Is Google Desktop free?⌄
Google Desktop is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does Google Desktop 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 Google Desktop directly from the publisher.
How do I keep Google Desktop up to date?⌄
Run winget upgrade --id Google.GoogleDesktop --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Google Desktop from microsoft/winget-pkgs.