Create and manage RemoteApps hosted on Windows 7, 8, 10, XP and Server. Generate RDP and MSI files for clients.
Publisher’s description
What is RemoteApp Tool?
RemoteApp Tool is an open-source remote desktop program for Windows from The RemoteApp Tool developers. It ranks 15th by popularity among remote desktop in this catalogue. It is written in Visual Basic .NET.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-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 6.1.0.0, released on January 4, 2024. 2 versions are listed since April 21, 2022, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 1.2 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 801 times. The source code on GitHub (kimmknight/remoteapptool) has 4,021 stars. Similar programs include TeamViewer, UltraVNC and TigerVNC.
Project description on GitHub: “Create and manage RemoteApps hosted on Windows 7, 8, 10, 11, XP and Server. Generate RDP and MSI files for clients.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: RemoteApp Tool is an open-source remote desktop tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is RemoteApp Tool 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:
33ADE6B6991030ECE9CAFA3DBFD16BB374DCE578405DD2FDAAC90CC8056AF77C· 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 2 versions ›2 versions over 2 years · about 1.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1.0.0Latest | January 4, 2024 | — | 32-bit MSI |
| 6.0.0.0 | April 21, 2022 | — | 32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id KimKnight.RemoteAppTool -echoco install remoteapp -ymsiexec /i RemoteApp.Tool.6100.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {2F45BE4C-46C5-41AB-81A8-ACE3CDE6FDA7} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- The RemoteApp Tool developers
- Category
- Remote desktop
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/kimmknight/remoteapptool
- Written in
- Visual Basic .NET
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 6.1.0.0
- Released
- January 4, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- April 21, 2022
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 1.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 801
- GitHub stars
- 4,021
- GitHub forks
- 467
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- KimKnight.RemoteAppTool
- Chocolatey package
- remoteapp
- MSI product code
- {2F45BE4C-46C5-41AB-81A8-ACE3CDE6FDA7}
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Frequently asked questions
Is RemoteApp Tool free?
Yes. RemoteApp Tool is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is RemoteApp Tool 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 RemoteApp Tool 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 RemoteApp Tool be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does RemoteApp Tool 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 RemoteApp Tool?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 21, 2022.
What are alternatives to RemoteApp Tool?
TeamViewer, UltraVNC, TigerVNC, TightVNC and NETworkManager. The alternatives page compares them.
