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Publisher’s description
What is dfu-util?
dfu-util is an open-source package managers & updater program for Windows.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for Any CPU as Portable. The main installer is 1.9 MB. It runs without installation (portable).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (1.9 MB)
In short: dfu-util is an open-source package managers & updater tool for Any CPU PCs.
Is dfu-util safe to download?
- The file is served by dfu-util.sourceforge.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
6450DE30A7DCD8D8C1273F43F0B153F054FD24D85F7F38296B1AD8EDBD2DDB25· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 26, 2026)
- The source code is public
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.11Latest | 1.9 MB | Any CPU ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›scoop install main/dfu-utilProgram files (.exe): dfu-prefix.exe, dfu-suffix.exe, dfu-util.exe, lsusb.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install dfu-utilInformation
- Category
- Package managers & updaters
- Licence
- GPL-2.0-only
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- Any CPU
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.11
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- dfu-util.sourceforge.net
- Scoop package
- main/dfu-util
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Frequently asked questions
Is dfu-util free?
Yes. dfu-util is open-source software under the GPL-2.0-only licence.
Is dfu-util safe to download?
The download comes from dfu-util.sourceforge.net, 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.
Does dfu-util run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
Can I use dfu-util without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
