Install DirectCompare with winget

DirectCompare.DirectCompare · DirectCompare

Install command

winget install -e --id DirectCompare.DirectCompare

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Version: v1.09.0
Publisher: DirectCompare
Website: directcompare.dev
Source: winget-pkgs manifest
Download: Direct installer (.zip)
License: Proprietary
Min OS: Windows 10+
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Catalog refreshed: 6/12/2026

1
Make sure winget is available
Windows 11 and recent Windows 10 builds ship winget via the App Installer. Check it’s ready:
winget --version
If it’s missing, install App Installer from the Microsoft Store.
2
Open a terminal
Launch Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt.
Right-click the Start button — or press ⊞ Win + X
Disk Management
Computer Management
Terminal
Terminal (Admin)
Task Manager
Settings
Windows Terminal
PS C:\>
3
Run the install command
Installs the latest version of DirectCompare. The -e flag matches the exact package ID.
winget install -e --id DirectCompare.DirectCompare
Windows Terminal — winget
PS C:\>
4
Silent / unattended install (optional)
For scripts or deployment, install with no prompts (works with the .zip installer):
winget install -e --id DirectCompare.DirectCompare --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements