A Microsoft implementation of the Message Passing Interface standard for developing and running parallel applications on the Windows platform.
Publisher’s description
What is Microsoft MPI?
Microsoft MPI by Microsoft Corporation is open-source Windows software in the ides & code editors category. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 7.8 MB. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 10.1.12498.52, released on February 27, 2025. The version history goes back to August 26, 2021: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 0.7 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (microsoft/Microsoft-MPI) has 306 stars. Similar programs include OpenCode, RStudio and Node.js (LTS).
Project description on GitHub: “Microsoft MPI”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Small download (7.8 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Microsoft MPI is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Microsoft MPI safe to download?
- The file is served by download.microsoft.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
47443829114D8D8670F77AF98939FE876D33ECEB35D0CE4E0E85EFEEC4D87213· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 4 versions ›4 versions over 5 years · about 0.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.1.12498.52Latest | February 27, 2025 | 7.8 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 10.1.12498.18 | June 9, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 10.1.1 | September 25, 2019 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 10.0.12498.5 | August 26, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Microsoft.msmpi -emsmpisetup.exe -unattendmsiexec /x {8499ACD3-C1E3-45AB-BF96-DA491727EBE1} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Microsoft Corporation
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/microsoft/Microsoft-MPI
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 10.1.12498.52
- Released
- February 27, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- June 9, 2021
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 0.7
- GitHub stars
- 306
- GitHub forks
- 86
- Website
- microsoft.com
- winget ID
- Microsoft.msmpi
- MSI product code
- {8499ACD3-C1E3-45AB-BF96-DA491727EBE1}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft MPI free?
Yes. Microsoft MPI is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Microsoft MPI safe to download?
The download comes from download.microsoft.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 Microsoft MPI 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 Microsoft MPI be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Microsoft MPI support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Microsoft MPI run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Microsoft MPI?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 26, 2021.
What are alternatives to Microsoft MPI?
OpenCode, RStudio, Node.js (LTS), Apache NetBeans and VSCodium. The alternatives page compares them.
