Extended fork of the open-source file hashing program RapidCRC
Publisher’s description
What is RapidCRC?
RapidCRC by RapidCRC is open-source Windows software. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 655 KB. It needs Windows 10 or newer. 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 0.3.40, released on March 29, 2024. The version history goes back to August 23, 2021: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.5 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (OV2/RapidCRC-Unicode) has 380 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Windows tool to quickly create and verify hash checksums”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Small download (655 KB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: RapidCRC is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is RapidCRC safe to download?
- The file is served by dl.ov2.eu, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
4B61B6E317E43392D5A286B66D5939DDE9DAE94632929A68BFD9C883FE720571· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 4 versions ›4 versions over 3 years · about 1.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3.40Latest | March 29, 2024 | 655 KB | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.3.38 | April 17, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 0.3.37 | August 20, 2021 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.3.36 | August 23, 2021 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id OV2.RapidCRCUnicode -escoop install extras/rapidcrcmsiexec /i RapidCRC-Setup-0.3.40-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {FC6543B1-90B7-410B-81D3-E34B4F551387} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- RapidCRC
- Licence
- GNU General Public License, Version 2
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/OV2/RapidCRC-Unicode
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.3.40
- Released
- March 29, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- August 23, 2021
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 1.5
- GitHub stars
- 380
- GitHub forks
- 37
- Website
- ov2.eu
- winget ID
- OV2.RapidCRCUnicode
- Scoop package
- extras/rapidcrc
- MSI product code
- {FC6543B1-90B7-410B-81D3-E34B4F551387}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is RapidCRC free?
Yes. RapidCRC is open-source software under the GNU General Public License, Version 2 licence.
Is RapidCRC safe to download?
The download comes from dl.ov2.eu, 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 RapidCRC 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 RapidCRC 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 RapidCRC support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit and 32-bit.
Does RapidCRC run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of RapidCRC?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 23, 2021.