About mkshim
Utility for generating shims for the executable files on Windows
mkshim 1.6.0.0
Utility for generating shims for the executable files on Windows
- By oleg-shilo
- Open Source
- Updated Jul 3, 2026
What's new in 1.6.0.0
Changes:
9: Feature Suggestion: Confirm Replace
Added new CLI options
--skip-replace | -skip
Skip replacing the existing shim if it already exists.
--confirm-replace | -confirm
Will prompt for confirmation before replacing the existing shim.
Technical details
| Publisher | oleg-shilo |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.6.0.0 |
| Release date | 2026-07-03 |
| License | MIT License |
| Installer type | zip |
| Architecture | x86 |
| Package ID | oleg-shilo.mkshim |
Install mkshim from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=oleg-shilo.mkshim -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=oleg-shilo.mkshim -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=oleg-shilo.mkshim -e
mkshim version history
- 1.5.2.1
- 1.5.1.0
- 1.4.0.0
- 1.2.0.0
- 1.1.3.0
- 1.0.0.0
Frequently asked questions
Is mkshim free?
Yes. mkshim is free and open-source software released under the MIT License license.
What is the latest version of mkshim?
The latest version is 1.6.0.0, released on Jul 3, 2026.
Is it safe to download mkshim?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 03f4889e20c9c0afaba83df63c65383e66ecf7a4cff9f5a06f8f33d510084223.
Which Windows versions does mkshim support?
mkshim runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86) systems.
How do I uninstall mkshim?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find mkshim and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=oleg-shilo.mkshim -e.
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