RVTools is a Windows .Net 4.7.2 application which uses VMware vSphere Management SDK 8.0 and CIS REST API to display information about your virtual environments.
Interacting with VirtualCenter 5.x, ESX Server 5.x, VirtualCenter 6.x, ESX Server 6.x, VirtualCenter 7.0, ESX server 7.0, VirtualCenter 8.0, and ESX server 8.0, RVTools is able to list information about VMs, CPU, Memory, Disks, Partitions, Network, CD drives, USB devices, Snapshots, VMware tools, vCenter server, Resource pools, Clusters, ESX hosts, HBAs, Nics, Switches, Ports, Distributed Switches, Distributed Ports, Service consoles, VM Kernels, Datastores, multipath info, license info, file info, and health checks.
The information can be exported to csv and xlsx file(s). With a xlsx merge utility it’s possible to merge multiple vCenter xlsx reports to a single xlsx report.
Publisher’s description
What is RVTools?
RVTools is a free virtualisation program for Windows from Dell. It ranks 18th by popularity among virtualisation in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for Any CPU as MSI. The main installer is 1 KB. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 105,019 times. Similar programs include Sandboxie, Oracle VirtualBox and Vagrant.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Small download (1 KB)
Cons
- No update for more than a year
- The official download link did not answer at the last check
In short: RVTools is a free virtualisation tool for Any CPU PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is RVTools safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.dell.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
0506126BCBC4641D41C138E88D9EA9F10FB65F1EEAB3BFF90AD25330108B324C· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link did not answer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7.1Latest | October 3, 2024 | 1 KB | Any CPU MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Robware.RVTools -echoco install rvtools -ymsiexec /i rvtools4.7.1.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {803A037A-6E5F-4088-B880-1AD90D542187} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Dell
- Category
- Virtualisation
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- Any CPU
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 4.7.1
- Released
- October 3, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- January 24, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 105,019
- Website
- dell.com
- winget ID
- Robware.RVTools
- Chocolatey package
- rvtools
- MSI product code
- {803A037A-6E5F-4088-B880-1AD90D542187}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is RVTools free?
Yes. RVTools is free to use.
Is RVTools safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.dell.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 RVTools 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 RVTools be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does RVTools run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
What are alternatives to RVTools?
Sandboxie, Oracle VirtualBox, Vagrant, QEMU and Multipass. The alternatives page compares them.
