GNU Privacy Guard
GNU Privacy Guard (GnuPG or GPG) is a free-software replacement for Symantec's PGP cryptographic software suite.
winget install --id=GnuPG.GnuPG -eDescription
GnuPG is a complete and free implementation of the OpenPGP standard as defined by RFC4880 (also known as PGP). GnuPG allows you to encrypt and sign your data and communications; it features a versatile key management system, along with access modules for all kinds of public key directories. GnuPG, also known as GPG, is a command line tool with features for easy integration with other applications. A wealth of frontend applications and libraries are available. It also provides support for S/MIME and Secure Shell (ssh).
GNU Privacy Guard is available through winget as package ID GnuPG.GnuPG, with version 2.5.20. Use the install command above to set it up on Windows without downloading a separate installer manually.
Why install it with winget
Security apps are among the most valuable reinstall targets. They tend to benefit from stronger copy around setup order, privacy, and why they belong in a repeatable workflow.
- •Makes security tooling easier to restore early in a new-machine setup
- •Useful for privacy-focused bundles and onboarding docs
- •Reduces friction when reinstalling critical account-protection software
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