Install the Windows Virtual Desktop Boot Loader
### Notes
* This package always installs the latest version of the Windows Virtual Desktop Bootloader, regardless of the version specified in the package. Microsoft do not officially offer older versions for download as the tools are self-updating. Because of this you may get checksum mismatch between the time Microsoft releases a new installer, and the package is automatically updated.
Publisher’s description
What is Remote Desktop Agent Boot Loader?
Remote Desktop Agent Boot Loader is a proprietary customisation program for Windows from Microsoft Corporation.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.0.11388.1600, released on September 11, 2025. 2 versions are listed since March 25, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- 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: Remote Desktop Agent Boot Loader is a customisation tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Remote Desktop Agent Boot Loader safe to download?
- The file is served by go.microsoft.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
2A29A36016553AA9F4C46A29014AACED76C57AA5055964C3D877BA01A88B30AA· 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.11388.1600Latest | September 11, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.0.9023.1100 | March 25, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Microsoft.WindowsVirtualDesktopBootloader -emsiexec /i setup.exe /qn /norestart /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {B7EAA4DF-2870-4386-910D-6465715A00BE} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Microsoft Corporation
- Category
- Customisation
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.0.11388.1600
- Released
- September 11, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- March 25, 2025
- Versions listed
- 2
- Website
- docs.microsoft.com
- winget ID
- Microsoft.WindowsVirtualDesktopBootloader
- MSI product code
- {B7EAA4DF-2870-4386-910D-6465715A00BE}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Remote Desktop Agent Boot Loader free?
Remote Desktop Agent Boot Loader 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 Remote Desktop Agent Boot Loader safe to download?
The download comes from go.microsoft.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 Remote Desktop Agent Boot Loader 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 Remote Desktop Agent Boot Loader be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Remote Desktop Agent Boot Loader 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 Remote Desktop Agent Boot Loader?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 25, 2025.
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