How do I install the new WireGuard for Windows?

Click the built-in updater, or download the verified installer from download.wireguard.com/windows-client/wireguard-installer.exe — it's a tiny 80KB downloader that checks sigs.

What fixed the Microsoft signing issue for WireGuard?

Account suspension was a bureaucratic mix-up; public buzz got Microsoft's attention, unblocked it in a day. No conspiracy, per Donenfeld.

Does WireGuard Windows v0.6 work on old versions like Windows 10 1507?

Yes, they've tested down to build 10240 — the oldest supported — but expect best results on modern installs.

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WireGuard's Windows Revival: Bug Fixes, Speed Boosts After Microsoft Unblocks Signing

After months of silence, WireGuard's Windows client is back — leaner, faster, and free from Microsoft's signing snag. Jason Donenfeld's update sweeps away years of legacy cruft.

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New features like per-IP removal and low MTUs make it more flexible for pros. 𝕏
Microsoft signing resolved quickly; signals open-source viability on Windows. 𝕏

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