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Publisher’s description
What is Claude?
Claude by Anthropic PBC is proprietary Windows software in the ai assistants & llms category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE and MSIX installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. The main installer is 262.9 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 1903 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.42304.2, released on October 19, 2026. The version history goes back to October 28, 2025: 159 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
In short: Claude is an ai assistants & llm tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Claude safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.claude.ai; 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:
9EFF78C6FD1FDE2035806401BD3933578842D9A377B76DACFDB7B14571A002B0· 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 159 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.42304.2Latest | October 19, 2026 | 297.2 MB | ARM64 EXE64-bit MSIXARM64 MSIX64-bit EXE |
| 2.37337.1 | October 13, 2026 | 296.6 MB | ARM64 EXE64-bit MSIXARM64 MSIX64-bit EXE |
| 2.31226.1 | October 9, 2026 | 294.3 MB | 64-bit EXEARM64 MSIXARM64 EXE64-bit MSIX |
| 2.31226.0 | October 8, 2026 | 294.3 MB | ARM64 MSIXARM64 EXE64-bit EXE64-bit MSIX |
| 2.26454.2 | October 7, 2026 | 293.3 MB | 64-bit EXEARM64 EXEARM64 MSIX64-bit MSIX |
| 2.26454.0 | October 6, 2026 | 293.3 MB | 64-bit EXEARM64 EXEARM64 MSIX64-bit MSIX |
| 2.19675.1 | October 5, 2026 | 291.5 MB | ARM64 MSIXARM64 EXE64-bit EXE64-bit MSIX |
| 2.19675.0 | October 1, 2026 | 291.5 MB | ARM64 MSIX64-bit EXEARM64 EXE64-bit MSIX |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Anthropic.Claude -eClaude-af65c0e384c1657459441aac3083c6e622789afe.exe --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Anthropic PBC
- Category
- AI assistants & LLMs
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1903+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE, MSIX
- Version
- 2.42304.2
- Released
- October 19, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 28, 2025
- Versions listed
- 159
- winget ID
- Anthropic.Claude
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Frequently asked questions
Is Claude free?
Claude 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 Claude safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.claude.ai; 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 Claude 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 Claude be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Claude support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1903 or newer and is available for 64-bit and ARM64.
Does Claude run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Claude?
The versions page lists all 159 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 28, 2025.
Can I use Claude without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Claude?
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