How to Silently Install Feedback Hub

Silent install · · 5 min read

Every Windows endpoint in your organization can quickly converge on the exact same deployment state by deploying Feedback Hub efficiently at scale. System administrators managing modern enterprise environments often need to streamline application deployment across diverse machine-user architectures. By leveraging tools like Intune, SCCM, or PDQ, you can automate this setup process seamlessly. Executing the verified silent install command with elevated privileges ensures a smooth rollout while respecting required detection rules and maintaining complete administrative control over the target workstations.

STEP 0

Quick snapshot: Silently install Feedback Hub on Windows

Run in an elevated PowerShell session:

powershell
Add-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online -PackagePath "Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub_2.2608.301.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.msix" -DependencyPackagePath "Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.2.2.appx","Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.2.2.appx","Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop.appx","Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.appx","Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.2.appx" -SkipLicense

Overview

ApplicationFeedback Hub
Version2026.213.1621.0
PublisherMicrosoft Corporation
Installer typeMSIX / Store app
Install scopeMachine + User
Requires adminYes
Silent installAvailable
Silent uninstallAvailable
Detection methodMSIX package family
Installer fileMicrosoft.WindowsFeedbackHub_2.2608.301.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.msix

Silent install steps

Feedback Hub installs through a PowerShell command, so run it in an elevated PowerShell session. Command Prompt cannot run this cmdlet.

Install with PowerShell

  1. Download or stage the installer (Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub_2.2608.301.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.msix) to a local folder, for example C:\Installers. Place the dependency packages Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.2.2.appx, Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.2.2.appx, Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop.appx, Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.appx, Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.2.appx in the same folder. The install references them via -DependencyPackagePath.
Installers
This PCLocal Disk (C:)InstallersSearch Installers
Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub_2.2608.301.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.msix6/17/2026 9:14 AMMSIX App Package—
Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.2.2.appx6/17/2026 9:14 AMAPPX App Package—
Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.2.2.appx6/17/2026 9:14 AMAPPX App Package—
Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop.appx6/17/2026 9:14 AMAPPX App Package—
Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.appx6/17/2026 9:14 AMAPPX App Package—
Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.2.appx6/17/2026 9:14 AMAPPX App Package—
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  1. Open PowerShell as Administrator — right-click Start (or press Win+X), then:
    • On Windows 10: choose Windows PowerShell (Admin).
    • On Windows 11: choose Terminal (Admin) — it opens Windows Terminal running PowerShell.
Right-click the Start button — or press ⊞ Win + X
Apps and Features
Power Options
Device Manager
Disk Management
Terminal
Terminal (Admin)
Task Manager
Settings
  1. Run the silent install command:
powershell
Add-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online -PackagePath "Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub_2.2608.301.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.msix" -DependencyPackagePath "Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.2.2.appx","Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.2.2.appx","Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop.appx","Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.appx","Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.2.appx" -SkipLicense

Deployment Notes

Key facts to confirm before rolling this out to production machines — permissions required, scope of install, and reboot behavior.

RequirementAdministrator privileges required
Install scopeMachine + User
Restart behaviorNo restart expected

Detection Rules

Configure your deployment tool with the detection rule below to confirm a successful install of Feedback Hub. The same rule work for Microsoft Intune, SCCM, PDQ Deploy, and most RMM platforms — just paste the values into the matching fields.

MSIX detection

Silent Uninstall Steps

Remove Feedback Hub silently from one machine or your entire fleet. The commands below uninstall without prompts and suppress automatic reboots so you control the timing.

Uninstall with PowerShell

Feedback Hub is removed through a PowerShell command (Command Prompt cannot run it).

  1. Open PowerShell as Administrator.
  2. Run the silent uninstall command.
powershell
Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object { $_.PackageName -like 'Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub_*' } | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online

Deployment Examples

Drop the snippet below into your deployment tool, Group Policy, or scheduled task. It wraps the silent install command for Feedback Hub as a PowerShell script — copy, save, and run.

PowerShell script example

Save the following content as install-feedback-hub.ps1 in the same folder as the installer.

powershell
Set-Location -Path $PSScriptRoot
$Installer = 'Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub_2.2608.301.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.msix'
Add-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online -PackagePath $Installer -DependencyPackagePath "Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.2.2.appx","Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.2.2.appx","Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop.appx","Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.appx","Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.2.appx" -SkipLicense
exit $LASTEXITCODE

Frequently asked questions

Can I silently install Feedback Hub on Windows?
Yes. This guide covers deploying Feedback Hub 2026.213.1621.0 using MSIX / Store app switches for a completely unattended setup without user interaction. It integrates smoothly with Intune, SCCM, PDQ Deploy, and standard RMM platforms.
Do I need administrator privileges to install Feedback Hub?
Yes, elevated permissions are strictly required for this deployment. You must execute the installation as an Administrator or distribute it through the SYSTEM context.
Will installing Feedback Hub restart the computer?
No. Deploying an MSIX / Store package via Add-AppxProvisionedPackage never forces a system reboot. The application registers automatically for all users upon their subsequent sign-in.
How do I verify Feedback Hub installed successfully?
Use the specific detection rules outlined in this guide—such as registry keys, file paths, MSI product codes, or the MSIX package family name—which are fully supported by tools like Intune, SCCM, and PDQ.
How do I silently uninstall Feedback Hub?
To cleanly remove the application without prompts, use Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage combined with the exact package full name.
Which deployment tools support these commands?
These commands integrate seamlessly with enterprise management software including Intune, SCCM/MECM, PDQ Deploy, ManageEngine, NinjaOne, Datto RMM, Atera, and Action1.

Troubleshooting

If the install fails, exits with a non-zero code, or leaves no trace on the target machine, work through the checks below. Most issues come down to permissions, paths, or exit code handling.

Run as administratorMake sure Command Prompt or PowerShell is opened as Administrator. This installer writes to a machine-wide location and will fail silently without elevated permissions.
Verify the installer file nameConfirm that the installer file name matches the command shown in this guide: Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub_2.2608.301.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.msix.
Run from the correct folderRun the command from the folder that contains the installer file. For batch or PowerShell deployments, place the script and installer in the same folder.
Check exit codesIf the installer returns a non-zero exit code, review the installer log or your deployment tool's logs. Some packages use additional success exit codes.
Restart if requiredIf the application does not appear immediately after installation, sign out and sign back in, or restart the device — this refreshes Start menu shortcuts, file associations, and Path entries written by the installer.
Validate detection rulesIf your deployment tool reports the app as not installed, verify that the detection rule matches the installed version, MSI product code, registry key, or file path. Use the Detection Rules section above to confirm whether the application was installed successfully.

Deployment recap

Before you roll Feedback Hub out to production, confirm you have:

  • The silent install command, run from an elevated prompt
  • The matching silent uninstall command for rollback
  • The detection rule wired into your deployment tool

Got all three? You’re ready to deploy at scale. If this guide saved you time, fuel the next one:

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