WinNGS STAR

by WinNGSv2.7.11b

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Community Windows build of the STAR RNA-seq aligner.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id WinNGS.STAR --exact --version 2.7.11b

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

Silent install command for WinNGS STAR

WinNGS STAR uses MSI. The silent install switches are /qn.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

msiexec.exe /i win-ngs-STAR-2.7.11b-windows-x86_64-msys.msi /qn

See the full silent install reference for WinNGS STAR →

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About

STAR is an ultrafast universal RNA-seq aligner. This package provides a community Windows build of STAR 2.7.11b for x86_64 Windows systems.

Installers · v2.7.11b

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	MSI	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 WinNGS STAR.

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 WinNGS STAR on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id WinNGS.STAR --exact --version 2.7.11b. winget downloads the installer from WinNGS and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install WinNGS STAR silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id WinNGS.STAR --exact 2.7.11b --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 WinNGS STAR?

WinNGS STAR uses MSI. Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i win-ngs-STAR-2.7.11b-windows-x86_64-msys.msi /qn. The silent switches are /qn.

How do I uninstall WinNGS STAR via winget?

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

Is WinNGS STAR free?

WinNGS STAR is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/win-ngs/star-windows-build) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does WinNGS STAR 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 WinNGS STAR directly from the publisher.

How do I keep WinNGS STAR up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id WinNGS.STAR --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of WinNGS STAR from microsoft/winget-pkgs.