InstalledPackagesView is a tool for Windows that displays the list of all software packages installed on your system with Windows Installer, and lists the files, Registry keys, and .NET Assemblies associated with them. For every installed software, the following information is displayed: Display Name, Display Version, Install Date, Registry Time, Estimated Size, Install Location, Install Source, MSI Filename (In C:\Windows\Installer), and more...
You can watch the installed software packages information from your local system or from another system on external hard-drive.
The installed software information is loaded from the following Registry keys:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\UserData\Products
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\UserData\Components
Be aware that this tool lists only software installed by Windows Installer (MSI), it doesn't list any software installed by other installers.
Publisher’s description
What is InstalledPackagesView?
InstalledPackagesView is a free program for Windows from NirSoft.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as Portable. The main installer is 72 KB. It runs without installation (portable).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (72 KB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: InstalledPackagesView is a free Windows tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is InstalledPackagesView safe to download?
- The file is served by nirsoft.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
B9C0D20AE266CF625CCD6E041B33552587F8F590CF40A2FF1A2B0D2A1A873A24· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.10Latest | April 16, 2024 | 72 KB | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id NirSoft.InstalledPackagesView -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- NirSoft
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.10
- Released
- April 16, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- December 24, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- nirsoft.net
- winget ID
- NirSoft.InstalledPackagesView
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is InstalledPackagesView free?
Yes. InstalledPackagesView is free to use.
Is InstalledPackagesView safe to download?
The download comes from nirsoft.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 InstalledPackagesView 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.
Does InstalledPackagesView 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.
Can I use InstalledPackagesView without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
