Install GTK+ for Windows Runtime Environment (GTK2 x86) with winget

alex-sh.GTK2-Runtime · alex-sh

Install command

winget install -e --id alex-sh.GTK2-Runtime

About GTK+ for Windows Runtime Environment (GTK2 x86)

This is the GTK+2 Runtime Environment Installer for Windows. It includes all of the files required to run GTK+2 applications on Windows. Some support tools are also available.

Last updated: 13 years ago
Version: v2.24.10
Publisher: alex-sh
Website: sourceforge.net
Source: winget-pkgs manifest
Download: Direct installer (.nullsoft)
License: GPLv2, GPLv3, and/or LGPLv2
Min OS: Windows 10+
Tags: gtk+2-runtime gtk+2runtime gtk-plus-2-runtime gtkplus2runtime gtk2runtime gtk+-for-windows-runtime-environment gtk+forwindowsruntimeenvironment

Catalog refreshed: 6/12/2026

How to install GTK+ for Windows Runtime Environment (GTK2 x86)

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 GTK+ for Windows Runtime Environment (GTK2 x86). The -e flag matches the exact package ID.
winget install -e --id alex-sh.GTK2-Runtime
Windows Terminal — winget
PS C:\>
4
Silent / unattended install (optional)
For scripts or deployment, install with no prompts (works with the .nullsoft installer):
winget install -e --id alex-sh.GTK2-Runtime --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements

Other commands

Upgradewinget upgrade -e --id alex-sh.GTK2-Runtime

Uninstallwinget uninstall -e --id alex-sh.GTK2-Runtime

Show detailswinget show -e --id alex-sh.GTK2-Runtime

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Versions

2.24.10latest