Google Desktop is a widget engine made by Google.
Publisher’s description
What is Google Desktop?
Google Desktop by Google is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for Any CPU Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No update for more than a year
In short: Google Desktop is a Windows tool for Any CPU PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Google Desktop safe to download?
- The file is served by dl.google.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
7E7A371A7F563DC181CBE70A684880CBF036A2540B322AB56916B3671ACE7DF3· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.9.1005.12335Latest | March 7, 2023 | — | Any CPU EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Google.GoogleDesktop -eGoogleDesktopSetup.exe installRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
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Frequently asked questions
Is Google Desktop free?
Google Desktop 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 Google Desktop safe to download?
The download comes from dl.google.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 Google Desktop 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 Google Desktop be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Google Desktop run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
