This project addresses a long-standing issue in Windows 7, 10, and 11, where windows get repositioned after events such as the system waking up, external monitor connections or disconnections, changes in monitor resolution (e.g., exiting full-screen gaming), or during RDP reconnections. The code was forked from ninjacrab.com/persistent-windows.
Publisher’s description
What is PersistentWindows?
PersistentWindows by kangyu-california is open-source Windows software. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.77, released on September 28, 2026. The version history goes back to September 17, 2024: 16 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 7.9 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,143 times. The source code on GitHub (kangyu-california/PersistentWindows) has 2,100 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “fork of http://www.ninjacrab.com/persistent-windows/ with windows 10 update”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 7.9 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
In short: PersistentWindows is an open-source Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is PersistentWindows 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:
09096A4028880909802CF364B9BE47A82AA19BB0D5045B24E61D3F70283BC36C· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- 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 16 versions ›16 versions over 2 years · about 7.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.77Latest | September 28, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
| 5.76 | April 29, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
| 5.75 | February 23, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
| 5.74 | January 16, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
| 5.73 | January 4, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
| 5.72 | December 26, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
| 5.71 | October 2, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
| 5.69 | July 23, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id kangyu-california.PersistentWindows -echoco install persistent-windows -yRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- kangyu-california
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/kangyu-california/PersistentWindows
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 5.77
- Released
- September 28, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 18, 2025
- Versions listed
- 16
- Updates / year
- 7.9
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,143
- GitHub stars
- 2,100
- GitHub forks
- 74
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- kangyu-california.PersistentWindows
- Chocolatey package
- persistent-windows
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Frequently asked questions
Is PersistentWindows free?
Yes. PersistentWindows is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is PersistentWindows 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 PersistentWindows 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.
Does PersistentWindows 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 PersistentWindows?
The versions page lists all 16 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 17, 2024.
Can I use PersistentWindows without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.