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Publisher’s description
What is install4j 9?
install4j 9 by ej-technologies GmbH is proprietary Windows software in the package managers & updaters category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .install4j. Similar programs include Chocolatey, NuGet and uv.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: install4j 9 is a package managers & updater tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is install4j 9 safe to download?
- The file is served by download.ej-technologies.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
278A535E45D356DCA30E2D95C4A3118F60576ABF11B40E3168D952CD27F5B50D· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.0.7Latest | May 23, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ej-technologies.install4j.9 -einstall4j_windows-x64_9_0_7.exe -q -Dinstall4j.suppressUnattendedReboot=trueRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- ej-technologies GmbH
- Category
- Package managers & updaters
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 9.0.7
- Released
- May 23, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- April 20, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- ej-technologies.com
- winget ID
- ej-technologies.install4j.9
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is install4j 9 free?
install4j 9 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 install4j 9 safe to download?
The download comes from download.ej-technologies.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 install4j 9 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 install4j 9 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does install4j 9 run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to install4j 9?
Chocolatey, NuGet, uv, Conan Package Manager and UniGetUI (formerly WingetUI) - Pre-Release. The alternatives page compares them.
