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Publisher’s description
What is Qwen?
Qwen is a proprietary ai assistants & llm program for Windows from qwen.ai.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 125.0 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Qwen is an ai assistants & llm tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Qwen safe to download?
- The file is served by download.qwen.ai, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
393E4669402E48F3FA6CFFD0EBAADFE597B06FB26A11B6AAF03F7EE74DF26E60· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.3Latest | August 15, 2025 | 125.0 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Alibaba.Qwen -eQwen-1.0.3.44-release-win-x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- qwen.ai
- Category
- AI assistants & LLMs
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.0.3
- Released
- August 15, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- September 24, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- qwen.ai
- winget ID
- Alibaba.Qwen
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Qwen free?
Qwen 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 Qwen safe to download?
The download comes from download.qwen.ai, 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 Qwen 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 Qwen be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Qwen run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Qwen without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Qwen?
Claude Code, Codex CLI, ChatGPT by lencx, GPT4All and Jan. The alternatives page compares them.
