Desktop application to install and customize Headwind addons
Publisher’s description
What is Headwind Installer?
Headwind Installer is an open-source program for Windows from Headwindsim. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.0.1, released on January 4, 2026. 5 versions are listed since December 15, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2.4 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (headwindsim/installer) has 4 stars.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Headwind Installer is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Headwind Installer safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
14FDB5BF2CCF3B51B16D77CF5B11D501ED6FC781475AABD6AA34A6FFD0FFC4C7· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 5 versions ›5 versions over 2 years · about 2.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0.1Latest | January 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.6.3 | April 24, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.6.2 | February 22, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.5.3 | November 23, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.4.9 | December 15, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Headwindsim.HeadwindInstaller -eHeadwind_Installer_Setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Headwindsim
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/headwindsim/installer
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.0.1
- Released
- January 4, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- December 15, 2023
- Versions listed
- 5
- Updates / year
- 2.4
- GitHub stars
- 4
- GitHub forks
- 6
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Headwindsim.HeadwindInstaller
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Headwind Installer free?
Yes. Headwind Installer is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Headwind Installer safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Headwind Installer with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Headwind Installer be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Headwind Installer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Headwind Installer?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 15, 2023.