NI-DAQmx
Publisher’s description
What is NI-DAQmx?
NI-DAQmx by National Instruments Corporation is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. 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 26.5.0, released on August 7, 2026. The version history goes back to February 20, 2024: 11 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.5 releases a year.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: NI-DAQmx is a Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is NI-DAQmx safe to download?
- The file is served by download.ni.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
EE022E11DDC6D2132130F94C8609435A55026BC815453CCA020F23EE683368A2· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 11 versions ›11 versions over 2 years · about 4.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.5.0Latest | August 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 26.3.0 | April 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 26.0.0 | February 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 25.8.0 | October 16, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 25.5.0 | July 24, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 25.3.0 | April 16, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 25.0.0 | April 24, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 24.6.0 | September 16, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id NI.ni-daqmx -eni-daqmx_26.5_online.exe --quiet --accept-eulas --prevent-rebootRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- National Instruments Corporation
- Licence
- NI General Purpose Software License Agreement
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 26.5.0
- Released
- August 7, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 20, 2024
- Versions listed
- 11
- Updates / year
- 4.5
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 9
- winget ID
- NI.ni-daqmx
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Frequently asked questions
Is NI-DAQmx free?
NI-DAQmx is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: NI General Purpose Software License Agreement). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is NI-DAQmx safe to download?
The download comes from download.ni.com; 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 NI-DAQmx 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 NI-DAQmx be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does NI-DAQmx support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does NI-DAQmx 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 NI-DAQmx?
The versions page lists all 11 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 20, 2024.