NoKill is a rescue tool for Windows applications that freeze or go "Not
Responding", built on the principle that killing the process is the last
resort. It detects hung apps with conservative multi-signal scoring,
reveals hidden modal dialogs that block apps, diagnoses freezes with Wait
Chain Traversal (including deadlock detection), and preserves rescue
evidence - reports, screenshots, wait chains, minidumps, and app recovery
artifacts - into a local Recovery Vault before anything touches the
process. A background watchdog with a tray guardian mode preserves
evidence automatically the moment an app is confirmed frozen, and a local
freeze history tracks which apps freeze the most. Local-first: no
telemetry; the only outbound call is the optional update check.
Publisher’s description
What is NoKill?
NoKill is a free backup & recovery program for Windows from Mstrx. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (MstrxDev/NoKill) has 1 stars. Similar programs include restic, Recuva and Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows.
Project description on GitHub: “Freeze rescue that never kills: detects hung Windows apps, finds blockers, preserves evidence.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: NoKill is a free backup & recovery tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is NoKill 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:
D125AAE4AFD09DFC774D646CDC25FF534760BFC83235945297C84F52FA71D2D3· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.0Latest | July 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Mstrx.NoKill -emsiexec /i NoKill-0.1.0-win-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {7F3D328D-7261-4445-AC85-54DA39BA9849} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Mstrx
- Category
- Backup & recovery
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/MstrxDev/NoKill
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.1.0
- Released
- July 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 21, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Mstrx.NoKill
- MSI product code
- {7F3D328D-7261-4445-AC85-54DA39BA9849}
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
Alternatives to NoKill
See all ›-
Open source23.7K ↓ -
Free95.3K ↓ -
Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows13.1.1.700FREE backup solution for Windows-based servers, desktops and laptops.Free3.6M ↓ -
UrBackup Client2.5.32UrBackup is an easy to setup Open Source client/server backup system, that through a combination of image and file backups accomplishes both data safety and a fast restoration time.Open source79.2K ↓ -
Proprietary214.5K ↓ -
Proprietary3.7K ↓ -
Proprietary103.9K ↓ - TestDisk7.3Powerful free data recovery software designed to recover lost partitions and/or make non-booting disks bootable again.Open source9.1K ↓
Frequently asked questions
Is NoKill free?
Yes. NoKill is free to use.
Is NoKill 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 NoKill 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 NoKill 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 NoKill support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does NoKill 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 NoKill?
restic, Recuva, Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows, UrBackup Client and TeraCopy. The alternatives page compares them.
