Update third-party software, deploy custom scripts, and make impactful configuration changes to your on-prem Windows devices in minutes with PDQ Deploy.
Publisher’s description
What is PDQ Deploy?
PDQ Deploy is a proprietary package managers & updater program for Windows from PDQ.com.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as EXE. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 20.1.28.0, released on September 30, 2026. 33 versions are listed since April 1, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 13 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 36,120 times. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .pdqdld. Similar programs include Chocolatey, NuGet and uv.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 13 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- The official download link did not answer at the last check
In short: PDQ Deploy is a package managers & updater tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is PDQ Deploy safe to download?
- The file is served by services.pdq.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
6AF2F49671669FB55D4CEB6B8395A2578594155F8D694F8550FDC83E271512D7· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link did not answer when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 33 versions ›33 versions over 2 years · about 13 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20.1.28.0Latest | September 30, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 20.1.21.0 | September 8, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 20.1.14.0 | August 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 20.1.8.0 | July 27, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 20.0.22.0 | June 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 20.0.17.0 | June 9, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 20.0.5.0 | April 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 19.7.6.0 | March 30, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id PDQ.PDQDeploy -echoco install pdq-deploy -yDeploy_20.1.28.0.exe /smsiexec /x {E75221EE-4258-4E87-BF82-7E094A73F42D} /qn /norestartProgram files (.exe): pdqdeploy.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- PDQ.com
- Category
- Package managers & updaters
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 20.1.28.0
- Released
- September 30, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 3, 2024
- Versions listed
- 33
- Updates / year
- 13.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 36,120
- Website
- pdq.com
- winget ID
- PDQ.PDQDeploy
- Chocolatey package
- pdq-deploy
- MSI product code
- {E75221EE-4258-4E87-BF82-7E094A73F42D}
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is PDQ Deploy free?
PDQ Deploy is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is PDQ Deploy safe to download?
The download comes from services.pdq.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 PDQ Deploy 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 PDQ Deploy be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does PDQ Deploy run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of PDQ Deploy?
The versions page lists all 33 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 1, 2024.
What are alternatives to PDQ Deploy?
Chocolatey, NuGet, uv, Conan Package Manager and UniGetUI (formerly WingetUI) - Pre-Release. The alternatives page compares them.
