diff --git a/cmake.packaging/CMakeLists.txt b/cmake.packaging/CMakeLists.txt
index 645215ec92..42b72ae682 100644
--- a/cmake.packaging/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/cmake.packaging/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -38,6 +38,7 @@ if(WIN32)
   # Create start menu and desktop shortcuts
   set(CPACK_WIX_PROGRAM_MENU_FOLDER "${CPACK_PACKAGE_NAME}")
   set(CPACK_PACKAGE_EXECUTABLES "nvim" "Neovim")
+  set(CPACK_WIX_INSTALL_SCOPE "perMachine")
 
   # We use a wix patch to add further options to the installer.
   # See: https://cmake.org/cmake/help/v3.7/module/CPackWIX.html#variable:CPACK_WIX_PATCH_FILE