Helix Visual Client (P4V) is a desktop app that provides access to versioned files in Helix Core through a graphical interface. It includes tools for merging and visualizing code evolution.
Publisher’s description
What is P4 Apps?
P4 Apps by Perforce Software, Inc. is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (WiX Burn) and MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. 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 242.63.1, released on September 23, 2026. The version history goes back to July 25, 2021: 13 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.5 releases a year.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: P4 Apps is a Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is P4 Apps safe to download?
- The file is served by filehost.perforce.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
5EA958A4432D1AB4B4C33924E2188C8F5B47F057503DCEB39033C492241269E2· 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 13 versions ›13 versions over 5 years · about 2.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 242.63.1Latest | September 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 242.62.3 | August 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit MSI |
| 242.61.2 | May 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 242.54.4 | February 5, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 242.54.3 | November 13, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 242.53.2 | November 22, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 242.52.3 | July 14, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 242.51.2 | April 11, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Perforce.P4V -escoop install extras/p4vp4vinst64.exe /quiet /norestartmsiexec /x {E4720099-B569-44B5-8BD6-BD6F4D66033E} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Perforce Software, Inc.
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (WiX Burn), MSI
- Version
- 242.63.1
- Released
- September 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 25, 2021
- Versions listed
- 13
- Updates / year
- 2.5
- Website
- perforce.com
- winget ID
- Perforce.P4V
- Scoop package
- extras/p4v
- MSI product code
- {e4720099-b569-44b5-8bd6-bd6f4d66033e}
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Frequently asked questions
Is P4 Apps free?
P4 Apps 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 P4 Apps safe to download?
The download comes from filehost.perforce.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 P4 Apps 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 P4 Apps be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does P4 Apps 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 P4 Apps?
The versions page lists all 13 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 25, 2021.