Make is a tool which controls the generation of executables and other non-source files of a program from the program's source files. Make gets its knowledge of how to build your program from a file called the makefile, which lists each of the non-source files and how to compute it from other files. When you write a program, you should write a makefile for it, so that it is possible to use Make to build and install the program.
Publisher’s description
What is GnuWin32: Make?
GnuWin32: Make is an open-source program for Windows from GnuWin32.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 3.4 MB. It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Small download (3.4 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: GnuWin32: Make is an open-source Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is GnuWin32: Make 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:
CC55115C78A16386587C6EB90DD35E6DE820191B83A6B3058460E5661F457E3F· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.81Latest | March 30, 2021 | 3.4 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id GnuWin32.Make -edownload /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- GnuWin32
- Licence
- GnuWin License
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 3.81
- Released
- March 30, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- gnuwin32.sourceforge.net
- winget ID
- GnuWin32.Make
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Frequently asked questions
Is GnuWin32: Make free?
Yes. GnuWin32: Make is open-source software under the GnuWin License licence.
Is GnuWin32: Make 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 GnuWin32: Make 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 GnuWin32: Make be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does GnuWin32: Make support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 32-bit.
Does GnuWin32: Make run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
