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Publisher’s description
What is HWiNFO®?
HWiNFO® by Martin Malik, REALiX s.r.o. is proprietary Windows software in the drivers & hardware category. It ranks 36th by popularity among drivers & hardware in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 8.54, released on September 30, 2026. The version history goes back to February 5, 2024: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.1 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 682,100 times. Similar programs include Barrier, Dell Command | Update and g-helper.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: HWiNFO® is a drivers & hardware tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is HWiNFO® safe to download?
- The file is served by hwinfo.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
16281EC83A69A720BEAC8E2A1DAD606FB2EAF4757BB02C7752B72EE2C26EE243· 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 3 versions ›3 versions over 3 years · about 1.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.54Latest | September 30, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 8.52 | August 25, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 7.72 | February 5, 2024 | 14.8 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id REALiX.HWiNFO -echoco install hwinfo.install -yscoop install extras/hwinfohwi64_854.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Martin Malik, REALiX s.r.o.
- Category
- Drivers & hardware
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 8.54
- Released
- September 30, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 5, 2024
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 1.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 682,100
- Website
- hwinfo.com
- winget ID
- REALiX.HWiNFO
- Chocolatey package
- hwinfo.install
- Scoop package
- extras/hwinfo
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is HWiNFO® free?
HWiNFO® 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 HWiNFO® safe to download?
The download comes from hwinfo.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 HWiNFO® 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 HWiNFO® be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does HWiNFO® run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of HWiNFO®?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 5, 2024.
What are alternatives to HWiNFO®?
Barrier, Dell Command | Update, g-helper, Dokan Library and Display Driver Uninstaller. The alternatives page compares them.
