Collect data about processes running on the virtual machine and their external process dependencies.
Publisher’s description
What is Dependency Agent?
Dependency Agent by Microsoft Corporation is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 2.9 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (2.9 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Dependency Agent is a Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Dependency Agent safe to download?
- The file is served by da-release-ehacb6gnczcma8hc.b01.azurefd.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:
D07B4FDFDF515589E32B7A68519D92D05D8A6F3AA2D7AEA0D27280C9CB51B22D· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.10.18Latest | November 16, 2025 | 2.9 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Microsoft.DependencyAgent -eInstallDependencyAgent-Windows.exe /S /RebootMode=manualRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Microsoft Corporation
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 9.10.18
- Released
- November 16, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- November 16, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- learn.microsoft.com
- winget ID
- Microsoft.DependencyAgent
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dependency Agent free?
Dependency 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 Dependency Agent safe to download?
The download comes from da-release-ehacb6gnczcma8hc.b01.azurefd.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 Dependency 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 Dependency Agent be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Dependency Agent run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
