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Publisher’s description
What is RealVNC Server?
RealVNC Server is a proprietary remote desktop program for Windows from RealVNC.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 7.18.1.23, released on October 26, 2026. 18 versions are listed since March 31, 2022, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 3.9 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- 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: RealVNC Server is a remote desktop tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is RealVNC Server safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.realvnc.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
09832268F2BA9AE62E1188F43F33374D9353AB5ACDD177031082BA4FBF9D11CE· 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 18 versions ›18 versions over 5 years · about 3.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.18.1.23Latest | October 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 7.18.0.14 | July 27, 2026 | 22.3 MB | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 7.17.0.5 | April 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 7.16.0.14 | December 10, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 7.15.0.17 | August 22, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 7.14.0.5 | July 10, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 7.13.1.57 | December 12, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 7.13.0.45 | November 28, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id RealVNC.VNCServer -emsiexec /i VNC-Server-7.18.1-Windows-msi.zip /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {47A9D572-E03F-46E0-BFCB-C6AF3E259107} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- RealVNC
- Category
- Remote desktop
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 7.18.1.23
- Released
- October 26, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 31, 2022
- Versions listed
- 18
- Updates / year
- 3.9
- winget ID
- RealVNC.VNCServer
- MSI product code
- {47A9D572-E03F-46E0-BFCB-C6AF3E259107}
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Frequently asked questions
Is RealVNC Server free?
RealVNC Server 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 RealVNC Server safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.realvnc.com; 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 RealVNC Server 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 RealVNC Server be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does RealVNC Server 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 RealVNC Server?
The versions page lists all 18 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 31, 2022.
What are alternatives to RealVNC Server?
TeamViewer, TigerVNC, UltraVNC, TightVNC and Terminals. The alternatives page compares them.
