Chocolatey 2.6.0
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Chocolatey Software Inc.
Date: 12/01/2025 Size: 7 MB License: Open Source / Freemium Requires: 11|10|8|7 Downloads: 7966 times Restore Missing Windows Files |
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Chocolatey is a Windows package manager that permits Command Line installation of apps.
Chocolatey will help eliminate overly long installation procedures by allowing efficient software updating and deployment. It works with over 20+ installer technologies for Windows and can manage things you would normally Xcopy deploy (like runtime binaries and zip files). You also have the option to work with registry settings, manage files and configurations, or any combination of these. Since it uses PowerShell, the sky is the limit for your creativity.
Chocolatey builds on familiar technologies:
PowerShell
Unattended installations
Chocolatey isn't attempting to reinvent the wheel. It builds on technologies you know or technologies you may have been using for years. It's going to feel good knowing that time you have spent working with software deployment plugs right into Chocolatey in a much better and more manageable way. Welcome to sound software management. With those familiar technologies, Chocolatey brings the concepts of true package management, allowing you to version things, manage dependencies and installation orders, better inventory management, and other features.
Chocolatey integrates with infrastructure management tools (like Puppet, Chef, or SCCM) and other remote administration tools (LabTech or LANDesk). You will find the simplicity and absolute power of Chocolatey reinvigorating Windows software deployments. Yes, we know that is a bold statement. Yes, we have hundreds of organizations and thousands of individuals who use Chocolatey to back that statement up.
Chocolatey Features:
● Create your own packages
● Host packages internally
● Integrates with everything
● Package Shims
● Custom Package Templates
● Package Extensions
● Automatic Uninstaller
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Chocolatey will help eliminate overly long installation procedures by allowing efficient software updating and deployment. It works with over 20+ installer technologies for Windows and can manage things you would normally Xcopy deploy (like runtime binaries and zip files). You also have the option to work with registry settings, manage files and configurations, or any combination of these. Since it uses PowerShell, the sky is the limit for your creativity.
Chocolatey builds on familiar technologies:
Chocolatey isn't attempting to reinvent the wheel. It builds on technologies you know or technologies you may have been using for years. It's going to feel good knowing that time you have spent working with software deployment plugs right into Chocolatey in a much better and more manageable way. Welcome to sound software management. With those familiar technologies, Chocolatey brings the concepts of true package management, allowing you to version things, manage dependencies and installation orders, better inventory management, and other features.
Chocolatey integrates with infrastructure management tools (like Puppet, Chef, or SCCM) and other remote administration tools (LabTech or LANDesk). You will find the simplicity and absolute power of Chocolatey reinvigorating Windows software deployments. Yes, we know that is a bold statement. Yes, we have hundreds of organizations and thousands of individuals who use Chocolatey to back that statement up.
Chocolatey Features:
● Create your own packages
● Host packages internally
● Integrates with everything
● Package Shims
● Custom Package Templates
● Package Extensions
● Automatic Uninstaller
Similar:
● The Ultimate List of Every Known Command Prompt and PowerShell Commands
● PowerShell and Command Prompt 101
● Remove Windows 11, 10, 8 and 8.1 Built-In Apps Using PowerShell
● What's the Difference Between PowerShell and PowerShell Core?
Version History for Chocolatey :
https://chocolatey.org/docs/release-notes
Limitations:
The free version includes the features listed above. Prices start at $96.00 per year and further include:
● Runtime Malware Protection (Pro+)
● Download CDN Cache (Pro+)
● Package Reducer (Pro+)
● Ubiquitous Install Directory Option (Pro+)
● Package Throttle (Pro+)
● Package Synchronizer (Pro+ Auto / C4B Sync Command)
● Self-Service / Background Mode (C4B)
● Package Builder (C4B)
● Package Internalizer (C4B)
● Package Audit (C4B)
● Branding Chocolatey Applications (C4B)
● Windows Service Management PowerShell Functions (C4B)
Editor's Note:
MajorGeeks download is in MSI format.
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