This program enables and disables Hyper-V Hypervisor so you can use other virtualisation tools such as VMware and VirtualBox simultaneously.
Publisher’s description
What is Hyper-V-Switch?
Hyper-V-Switch by RaynerSec is open-source Windows software in the virtualisation category. It is written in C.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) and Portable installers for 64-bit and 32-bit 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 1.0.1, released on February 27, 2023. The version history goes back to May 11, 2022: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (RaynerSec/Hyper-V-Switch) has 26 stars. Similar programs include Sandboxie, Oracle VirtualBox and Vagrant.
Project description on GitHub: “This Program Enables And Disables Hyper-V Hypervisor So You Can Use Other Virtualisation Tools Such As (VMware, VirtualBox) Simultaneously.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Hyper-V-Switch is an open-source virtualisation tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Hyper-V-Switch safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
DB2404AA6E7175AC90FCABE378608F7B26A2EAA7BEC4D47D010F9585F55EA331· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.1Latest | February 27, 2023 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0 | May 11, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id RaynerSec.Hyper-V-Switch -eHyper-V-Switch-1.0.1.0-x64-Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- RaynerSec
- Category
- Virtualisation
- Licence
- GPLv3
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/RaynerSec/Hyper-V-Switch
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup), Portable
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Released
- February 27, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- September 20, 2022
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 26
- GitHub forks
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- RaynerSec.Hyper-V-Switch
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hyper-V-Switch free?
Yes. Hyper-V-Switch is open-source software under the GPLv3 licence.
Is Hyper-V-Switch safe to download?
The download comes from github.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 Hyper-V-Switch 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 Hyper-V-Switch be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Hyper-V-Switch run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Hyper-V-Switch?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 11, 2022.
What are alternatives to Hyper-V-Switch?
Sandboxie, Oracle VirtualBox, Vagrant, Multipass and QEMU. The alternatives page compares them.
