Monitor and keep a program running
Publisher’s description (German)
What is KeepRunning?
KeepRunning is an open-source monitoring & benchmark program for Windows from NASS e.K.. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Project description on GitHub: “Eine kleine Anwendung, um regelmäßig zu überprüfen, ob ein Programm ausgeführt wird, und um das Programm zu starten, wenn es nicht ausgeführt wird.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: KeepRunning is an open-source monitoring & benchmark tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is KeepRunning 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:
DC5DCF89991E7DDAC1C82B0C1455E8746D5453564DAC02849851E551F995E44D· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0Latest | September 10, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id NASS.KeepRunning -eKeepRunning-Setup-1.0.0.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- NASS e.K.
- Category
- Monitoring & benchmarks
- Licence
- GPL v2
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/manfred-mueller/KeepRunning
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Released
- September 10, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- November 24, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- NASS.KeepRunning
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Frequently asked questions
Is KeepRunning free?
Yes. KeepRunning is open-source software under the GPL v2 licence.
Is KeepRunning 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 KeepRunning 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 KeepRunning be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does KeepRunning run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to KeepRunning?
Veyon, windows_exporter, Datadog Agent, Alloy and LibreHardwareMonitor. The alternatives page compares them.
