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Publisher’s description
What is alist-desktop?
alist-desktop by nn is proprietary Windows software in the disk & usb tools category. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) and MSI installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.64.0, released on September 3, 2026. The version history goes back to September 18, 2024: 28 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 14 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (AlistGo/desktop-release) has 287 stars. Similar programs include Rufus, Ventoy and unetbootin.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 14 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
In short: alist-desktop is a disk & usb tool tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is alist-desktop safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
881EA0C182E8A6AE4256B2127CE4BD69C024286A573BFDD97C51DF1686B76A91· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 28 versions ›28 versions over 2 years · about 14 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.64.0Latest | September 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.63.0 | August 5, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 3.62.0 | July 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.61.0 | June 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 3.60.0 | April 20, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 3.59.0 | April 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.58.0 | March 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.57.0 | February 4, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id AList.AListDesktop -ealist-desktop_3.64.0_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- nn
- Category
- Disk & USB tools
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/AlistGo/desktop-release
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS), MSI
- Version
- 3.64.0
- Released
- September 3, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 1, 2024
- Versions listed
- 28
- Updates / year
- 14.3
- GitHub stars
- 287
- GitHub forks
- 37
- Website
- ad.nn.ci
- winget ID
- AList.AListDesktop
- MSI product code
- {23A7B2B2-EA46-4A79-9C91-3AC849827F85}
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is alist-desktop free?
alist-desktop is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is alist-desktop safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install alist-desktop with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can alist-desktop be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does alist-desktop run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of alist-desktop?
The versions page lists all 28 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 18, 2024.
Can I use alist-desktop without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to alist-desktop?
Rufus, Ventoy, unetbootin, smartmontools and CloudDrive2. The alternatives page compares them.
