The Datto Backup Agent is installed on the machine to be protected and works with a Datto Appliance to deliver backup and continuity.
Publisher’s description
What is Datto Windows Agent?
Datto Windows Agent by Datto Inc. is proprietary Windows software in the backup & recovery category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (WiX Burn) installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 58.2 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Datto Windows Agent is a backup & recovery tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Datto Windows Agent safe to download?
- The file is served by cf-dl.datto.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
5F92BF6A26AA89B6DD2AD2BC8615AD35EECAEBC12A5C705E8512DE32D5A24611· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0.18.25Latest | October 1, 2026 | 58.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Datto.WindowsAgent -eDattoWindowsAgent.exe /quietRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Datto Inc.
- Category
- Backup & recovery
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (WiX Burn)
- Version
- 3.0.18.25
- Released
- October 1, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 1, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- datto.com
- winget ID
- Datto.WindowsAgent
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Frequently asked questions
Is Datto Windows Agent free?
Datto Windows Agent 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 Datto Windows Agent safe to download?
The download comes from cf-dl.datto.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 Datto Windows Agent 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 Datto Windows Agent be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Datto Windows Agent support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit and 32-bit.
Does Datto Windows Agent run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Datto Windows Agent?
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