The XNA Framework Redistributable download provides game developers with the XNA Framework run-time libraries they can include with their product for redistribution on the Windows platform.
Publisher’s description
What is Microsoft XNA Framework Redistributable Refresh?
Microsoft XNA Framework Redistributable Refresh by Microsoft Corporation is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 7.1 MB. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.0.30901.0, released on September 1, 2011. The version history goes back to September 9, 2021: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 0.2 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Small download (7.1 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: Microsoft XNA Framework Redistributable Refresh is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Microsoft XNA Framework Redistributable Refresh 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:
2B03C130C4BB5F106B9619BEA8150201F7E982709CFE9A0CC8BDE75FF0A83B27· 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 2 versions ›2 versions over 10 years · about 0.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0.30901.0Latest | September 1, 2011 | 7.1 MB | 32-bit MSI |
| 4.0.20823.0 | September 9, 2021 | — | 32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Microsoft.XNARedist -emsiexec /i xnafx40_redist.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {D69C8EDE-BBC5-436B-8E0E-C5A6D311CF4F} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Microsoft Corporation
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 4.0.30901.0
- Released
- September 1, 2011
- Added to the catalogue
- September 9, 2021
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 0.2
- Website
- microsoft.com
- winget ID
- Microsoft.XNARedist
- MSI product code
- {D69C8EDE-BBC5-436B-8E0E-C5A6D311CF4F}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft XNA Framework Redistributable Refresh free?
Microsoft XNA Framework Redistributable Refresh 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 Microsoft XNA Framework Redistributable Refresh 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 XNA Framework Redistributable Refresh 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 XNA Framework Redistributable Refresh be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does Microsoft XNA Framework Redistributable Refresh support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 32-bit.
Does Microsoft XNA Framework Redistributable Refresh run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Microsoft XNA Framework Redistributable Refresh?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 9, 2021.
