Apps for secure file sharing and collaboration from anywhere
Publisher’s description
What is Box?
Box by Box, Inc. is proprietary Windows software in the cloud storage & sync category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 80.4 MB. Installation asks for 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 2.55.145, released on September 23, 2026. The version history goes back to January 19, 2024: 21 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 7.8 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 6 file types, including .boxnote, .gdoc, .gsheet, .gslides and .boxcanvas. Similar programs include Syncthing, Seafile and Google Drive.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 7.8 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Box is a cloud storage & sync tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Box safe to download?
- The file is served by e3.boxcdn.net; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
4142E0771EAC413FC26317976D6FC3CA9E77A6B71BFA61495F8FF2E2A4CA29CB· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 21 versions ›21 versions over 3 years · about 7.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.55.145Latest | September 23, 2026 | 80.4 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.55.140 | September 23, 2026 | 80.4 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.54.169 | September 23, 2026 | 80.4 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.53.223 | August 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.52.315 | July 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.51.234 | May 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.50.191 | April 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.49.257 | January 31, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Box.Box -emsiexec /i BoxDrive.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {FC5F2974-747A-419A-BC2D-497090C60286} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Box, Inc.
- Category
- Cloud storage & sync
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 2.55.145
- Released
- September 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 19, 2024
- Versions listed
- 21
- Updates / year
- 7.8
- winget ID
- Box.Box
- MSI product code
- {FC5F2974-747A-419A-BC2D-497090C60286}
File types it opens (6)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Box free?
Box 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 Box safe to download?
The download comes from e3.boxcdn.net; 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 Box 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 Box be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Box run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Box?
The versions page lists all 21 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 19, 2024.
What are alternatives to Box?
Syncthing, Seafile, Google Drive, AWS Command Line Interface and Dropbox. The alternatives page compares them.
