An NFS 2.0 and 3.0 compliant server for Windows.
Publisher’s description
What is FreeNFS?
FreeNFS is an open-source program for Windows from Larry E. Smith.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as Portable. The main installer is 498 KB. 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 (498 KB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: FreeNFS is an open-source Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is FreeNFS safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
561BCFF3C5AC52E4BFD1A7E6834F31F9C5512B1A00A9D7DA3932E11894E28A86· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0.0.1Latest | August 25, 2025 | 498 KB | 32-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id LarryESmith.FreeNFS -eProgram files (.exe): freenfs.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Larry E. Smith
- Licence
- Public Domain
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 3.0.0.1
- Released
- August 25, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- August 25, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- sourceforge.net
- winget ID
- LarryESmith.FreeNFS
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Frequently asked questions
Is FreeNFS free?
Yes. FreeNFS is open-source software under the Public Domain licence.
Is FreeNFS safe to download?
The download comes from 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.
How do I install FreeNFS 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 FreeNFS 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 FreeNFS without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.