HWMonitor for Windows® x86/x64 is a hardware monitoring program that reads PC systems main health sensors : voltages, temperatures, powers, currents, fans speed, utilizations, clock speeds ...
The program handles :
- CPU and GPU-level hardware monitoring
- LPCIO chips with monitoring features (ITE® IT87 series, Winbond® and Nuvoton® ICs)
- memory modules with thermal sensors
- SSD / hard disks via S.M.A.R.T.
- batteries
- and more ...
Publisher’s description
What is CPUID HWMonitor?
CPUID HWMonitor by CPUID, Inc. is free Windows software in the monitoring & benchmarks category. It ranks 31st by popularity among monitoring & benchmarks in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 3.6 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.68, released on September 14, 2026. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 26 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.8 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 309,601 times. Similar programs include Veyon, Datadog Agent and windows_exporter.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Small download (3.6 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: CPUID HWMonitor is a free monitoring & benchmark tool for 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is CPUID HWMonitor safe to download?
- The file is served by download.cpuid.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
FAE15460133A648CACA1A63FD809EF0B042CF82DAF73C239FA5AC7B062CB2B16· 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 26 versions ›26 versions over 5 years · about 4.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.68Latest | September 14, 2026 | 3.6 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.67 | July 31, 2026 | 3.6 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.66 | July 22, 2026 | 3.6 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.65 | July 14, 2026 | 3.6 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.64 | June 12, 2026 | 3.6 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.63 | April 3, 2026 | 3.1 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.62 | February 12, 2026 | 3.0 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.61 | December 26, 2025 | 3.0 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CPUID.HWMonitor -echoco install hwmonitor -yscoop install extras/hwmonitorhwmonitor_1.68.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- CPUID, Inc.
- Category
- Monitoring & benchmarks
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.68
- Released
- September 14, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 26
- Updates / year
- 4.8
- Chocolatey downloads
- 309,601
- Website
- cpuid.com
- winget ID
- CPUID.HWMonitor
- Chocolatey package
- hwmonitor
- Scoop package
- extras/hwmonitor
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Frequently asked questions
Is CPUID HWMonitor free?
Yes. CPUID HWMonitor is free to use.
Is CPUID HWMonitor safe to download?
The download comes from download.cpuid.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 CPUID HWMonitor 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 CPUID HWMonitor be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does CPUID HWMonitor run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of CPUID HWMonitor?
The versions page lists all 26 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to CPUID HWMonitor?
Veyon, Datadog Agent, windows_exporter, LibreHardwareMonitor and Alloy. The alternatives page compares them.
