How do I install 16-Bit InstallShield Support Package on Windows?⌄
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.16BitInstallShieldSupport --exact --version 1.0.0.0. winget downloads the installer from Microsoft and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install 16-Bit InstallShield Support Package silently for unattended deployment?⌄
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.16BitInstallShieldSupport --exact 1.0.0.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
How do I uninstall 16-Bit InstallShield Support Package via winget?⌄
Run: winget uninstall --id Microsoft.16BitInstallShieldSupport --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from 16-Bit InstallShield Support Package's Apps & Features entry.
Is 16-Bit InstallShield Support Package free?⌄
16-Bit InstallShield Support Package is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://learn.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/windows-client/application-management/x64-windows-not-support-16-bit-programs) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does 16-Bit InstallShield Support Package 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 16-Bit InstallShield Support Package directly from the publisher.
How do I keep 16-Bit InstallShield Support Package up to date?⌄
Run winget upgrade --id Microsoft.16BitInstallShieldSupport --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of 16-Bit InstallShield Support Package from microsoft/winget-pkgs.