libusb-win32 is a port of the libusb-0.1 API for Windows with some additional asynchronous transfer support. The library allows user space applications to access many USB device on Windows. There are two parts of this project: digital signed kernel driver (libusb0.sys) and user space library (libusb0.dll).
Publisher’s description
What is LibUSB-Win32?
LibUSB-Win32 by LibUSB-Win32 is open-source Windows software in the disk & usb tools category. It is written in C.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) 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
The source code on GitHub (mcuee/libusb-win32) has 286 stars. Similar programs include Rufus, Ventoy and WinFsp 2024 Beta2.
Project description on GitHub: “libusb-win32 project official github repo”
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
In short: LibUSB-Win32 is an open-source disk & usb tool tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is LibUSB-Win32 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:
F07ECC81CD75094EFD4A097C1549FF63B5FABE6EAF57E8B970000BE5A18BF86D· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4.0.2Latest | January 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id mcuee.libusb-win32 -elibusb-win32-devel-filter-1.4.0.2.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- LibUSB-Win32
- Category
- Disk & USB tools
- Licence
- GPL-3.0 OR LGPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/mcuee/libusb-win32
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.4.0.2
- Released
- January 9, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 7, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 286
- GitHub forks
- 55
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- mcuee.libusb-win32
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is LibUSB-Win32 free?
Yes. LibUSB-Win32 is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 OR LGPL-3.0 licence.
Is LibUSB-Win32 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 LibUSB-Win32 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 LibUSB-Win32 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does LibUSB-Win32 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 LibUSB-Win32?
Rufus, Ventoy, WinFsp 2024 Beta2, unetbootin and smartmontools. The alternatives page compares them.
