Windows Journal

by Microsoft Corporationv10.0.237.0

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

With Windows Journal, you can use your tablet pen to take handwritten notes on your Tablet PC.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.WindowsJournal --exact --version 10.0.237.0

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

Silent install command for Windows Journal

Windows Journal uses MSI (WiX). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

msiexec.exe /i Journal_en-us_x64.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for Windows Journal →

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Create notes in your own handwriting. You can leave your notes in ink and search your handwriting or convert your notes to typed text.

Installers · v10.0.237.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Download
x86	MSI WiX	machine	Direct
x86	MSI WiX	machine	Direct
x86	MSI WiX	machine	Direct
x86	MSI WiX	machine	Direct
x86	MSI WiX	machine	Direct
x86	MSI WiX	machine	Direct
x86	MSI WiX	machine	Direct
x86	MSI WiX	machine	Direct
x64	MSI WiX	machine	Direct
x64	MSI WiX	machine	Direct
x64	MSI WiX	machine	Direct
x64	MSI WiX	machine	Direct
x64	MSI WiX	machine	Direct
x64	MSI WiX	machine	Direct
x64	MSI WiX	machine	Direct
x64	MSI WiX	machine	Direct

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

Security

No known CVEs for Windows Journal.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Windows Journal on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.WindowsJournal --exact --version 10.0.237.0. winget downloads the installer from Microsoft Corporation and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Windows Journal silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.WindowsJournal --exact 10.0.237.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for Windows Journal?

Windows Journal uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i Journal_en-us_x64.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall Windows Journal via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Microsoft.WindowsJournal --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Windows Journal's Apps & Features entry.

Is Windows Journal free?

Windows Journal is distributed under Freeware. Refer to the publisher (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/windows-journal-application-for-windows-02fee094-5ad4-13db-0ead-e6135d7d0550) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Windows Journal 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 Journal directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Windows Journal up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Microsoft.WindowsJournal --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Windows Journal from microsoft/winget-pkgs.