A graphical application, based on the .NET Framework, which checks the health of a DirectAccess client by running various tests.
Publisher’s description
What is DirectAccess Client Troubleshooting Tool?
DirectAccess Client Troubleshooting Tool is a proprietary program for Windows from Microsoft.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as Portable. The main installer is 149 KB. It runs without installation (portable).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (149 KB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: DirectAccess Client Troubleshooting Tool is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is DirectAccess Client Troubleshooting Tool safe to download?
- The file is served by download.microsoft.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
6F13C53C2968D192E6B61DAA65B18F6B7F8A9D9542136A1FE38F8BDA8672D9D1· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4.4.0Latest | July 11, 2025 | 149 KB | 32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Microsoft.DirectAccessCTST -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Microsoft
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.4.4.0
- Released
- July 11, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- July 11, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- microsoft.com
- winget ID
- Microsoft.DirectAccessCTST
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Frequently asked questions
Is DirectAccess Client Troubleshooting Tool free?
DirectAccess Client Troubleshooting Tool 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 DirectAccess Client Troubleshooting Tool safe to download?
The download comes from download.microsoft.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 DirectAccess Client Troubleshooting Tool 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.
Does DirectAccess Client Troubleshooting Tool run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use DirectAccess Client Troubleshooting Tool without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
