How do I install ExplorerPatcher on Windows?⌄
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id valinet.ExplorerPatcher --exact --version 22631.5335.68.2. winget downloads the installer from VALINET Solutions SRL and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install ExplorerPatcher silently for unattended deployment?⌄
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id valinet.ExplorerPatcher --exact 22631.5335.68.2 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
How do I uninstall ExplorerPatcher via winget?⌄
Run: winget uninstall --id valinet.ExplorerPatcher --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from ExplorerPatcher's Apps & Features entry.
Is ExplorerPatcher free?⌄
ExplorerPatcher is distributed under GPL-2.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/valinet/ExplorerPatcher) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does ExplorerPatcher 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 ExplorerPatcher directly from the publisher.
How do I keep ExplorerPatcher up to date?⌄
Run winget upgrade --id valinet.ExplorerPatcher --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of ExplorerPatcher from microsoft/winget-pkgs.