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Publisher’s description
What is FactSet Workstation?
FactSet Workstation is a proprietary program for Windows from FactSet Research Systems Inc..
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. The main installer is 492.2 MB. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2016.74.081.023, released on September 29, 2026. 23 versions are listed since April 21, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 16 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .ecx.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 16 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Large download (492.2 MB)
In short: FactSet Workstation is a Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is FactSet Workstation safe to download?
- The file is served by download.factset.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
F9F21705C0E360253ECC143BD0EF67677B35460A0018753476348F95524F9A83· 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 23 versions ›23 versions over 1 year · about 16 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016.74.081.023Latest | September 29, 2026 | 492.2 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 2016.73.179.028 | September 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2016.73.179.027 | September 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2016.73.179.026 | August 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2016.72.048.062 | July 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2016.72.048.061 | July 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2016.71.043.063 | May 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2016.71.043.062 | May 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id FactSet.FactSetWorkstation -emsiexec /i FactSet_Workstation_2016_74D_x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {E18D4A7B-DD9F-49D5-9F65-045CA192C20E} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- FactSet Research Systems Inc.
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 2016.74.081.023
- Released
- September 29, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 21, 2025
- Versions listed
- 23
- Updates / year
- 16
- Website
- factset.com
- winget ID
- FactSet.FactSetWorkstation
- MSI product code
- {E18D4A7B-DD9F-49D5-9F65-045CA192C20E}
File types it opens (1)
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Frequently asked questions
Is FactSet Workstation free?
FactSet Workstation 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 FactSet Workstation safe to download?
The download comes from download.factset.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 FactSet Workstation 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 FactSet Workstation be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does FactSet Workstation run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of FactSet Workstation?
The versions page lists all 23 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 21, 2025.