About VSIX Bootstrapper
An installer that can be chained with other packages to locate the latest VSIXInstaller.exe to use for installing VSIX extensions.
Download for Windows
Technical details
| Publisher | Microsoft Corporation |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.0.37 |
| License | MIT License |
| Installer type | portable |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | Microsoft.VSIXBootstrapper |
Install VSIX Bootstrapper from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Microsoft.VSIXBootstrapper -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Microsoft.VSIXBootstrapper -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.VSIXBootstrapper -e
Frequently asked questions
Is VSIX Bootstrapper free?
Yes. VSIX Bootstrapper is free and open-source software released under the MIT License license.
What is the latest version of VSIX Bootstrapper?
The latest version is 1.0.37.
Is it safe to download VSIX Bootstrapper?
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 93502b1c02164569bcc45e1bd060e0bcb49a5f474a228fbed68b7f5d0406267f.
Which Windows versions does VSIX Bootstrapper support?
VSIX Bootstrapper runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I uninstall VSIX Bootstrapper?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find VSIX Bootstrapper and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.VSIXBootstrapper -e.
Is there a portable version of VSIX Bootstrapper?
Yes. VSIX Bootstrapper is available as a portable program (VSIXBootstrapper.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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