About QR-Code Reader
QR-Code Reader is a QR code scanner application that allows you to scan and decode QR codes directly from your computer screen.
This app is made possible by Windows Snipping Tool, the ZXing.
Net library and AutoHotkey.
QR-Code Reader 1.1.2
QR-Code Reader with integrated keyboard-shortcut, tray icon and notification
- By Otto Zumkeller
- Open Source
- Updated Feb 23, 2024
What's new in 1.1.2
- Integrated Windows 11 Build 26052 WiFi connection dialog
- Improved response time for touch recognition
Technical details
| Publisher | Otto Zumkeller |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.1.2 |
| Release date | 2024-02-23 |
| License | MIT Licence |
| Installer type | msi |
| Architecture | x86, x64 |
| Package ID | OttoZumkeller.QR-CodeReader |
| Requirements | Windows 10 version 2004 or later |
Install QR-Code Reader from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=OttoZumkeller.QR-CodeReader -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=OttoZumkeller.QR-CodeReader -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=OttoZumkeller.QR-CodeReader -e- Silent install with the offline installer
msiexec /i "QR-Code-Reader-1.1.2-x64.msi" /quiet /norestart- Uninstall the MSI package
msiexec /x {691C4204-0C75-4AF3-9F12-E8A2DC8AA66D} /quiet
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QR-Code Reader version history
1.1.1 Feb 21, 2024
- Fixed bug on Windows 11 23H2 and Windows 10 in #1
- Improved tray menu dark mode support and app icon
1.1.0 Dec 29, 2023
- QR-Code Reader should now work fine on Windows 11 23H2
- Updated Snipping Tool detection (more reliable and faster)
- Tray icon and context menu now support dark mode
- Big code refactoring
- Switched to the ZXing.
- Net library for QR code detection
- Huge performance improvements and many bug-fixes
- Authentification and encryption modes should now be recognised correctly
- Added x86 and x64 builds
- Minor quality of life improvements
1.0.2 Nov 1, 2023
- Some minor bug-fixes
- QR-Code Reader should now connect to all networks, regardless of the authentication or encryption type
Other versions
- 1.0.1
- 1.0.0
Frequently asked questions
Is QR-Code Reader free?
Yes. QR-Code Reader is free and open-source software released under the MIT Licence license.
What is the latest version of QR-Code Reader?
The latest version is 1.1.2, released on Feb 23, 2024.
Is it safe to download QR-Code Reader?
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 30f0c649a760e2e09047ac5b0407813d7bf67a5f46a3177cb81a01b334de5f23.
Which Windows versions does QR-Code Reader support?
QR-Code Reader requires Windows 10 version 2004 or later and is available for 32-bit (x86), 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install QR-Code Reader silently?
Run the offline installer with msiexec /i "QR-Code-Reader-1.1.2-x64.msi" /quiet /norestart, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=OttoZumkeller.QR-CodeReader -e --silent.
How do I uninstall QR-Code Reader?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find QR-Code Reader and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=OttoZumkeller.QR-CodeReader -e.
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