An all-in-one scanner app built for the Universal Windows Platform
Publisher’s description
What is Scanner?
Scanner by Simon Knuth is open-source Windows software in the languages & sdks category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSIX installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. It needs Windows 10 1903 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No update for more than a year
In short: Scanner is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Scanner 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:
59ABDAEBC363FA443E0CE1D422E2FCBE2040E880920C31A251C60C9EE2FC8C8F· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2.9.0Latest | November 18, 2024 | — | 32-bit MSIX64-bit MSIXARM64 MSIX |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SimonKnuth.Scanner -eAdd-AppxPackage -Path 9390SimonKnuth.ScannerforWindows10_3.2.9.0_neutral_._69n05hp4v3s90.MsixbundleGet-AppxPackage -Name 9390SimonKnuth.ScannerforWindows10 | Remove-AppxPackageRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Simon Knuth
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- MPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1903+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSIX
- Version
- 3.2.9.0
- Released
- November 18, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- January 16, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- SimonKnuth.Scanner
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Scanner free?
Yes. Scanner is open-source software under the MPL-2.0 licence.
Is Scanner 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 Scanner 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 Scanner be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Scanner support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1903 or newer and is available for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit.
Does Scanner run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
What are alternatives to Scanner?
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