SSE Setup™ is a powerful freeware Windows desktop app installation creator that is easy, full-featured & mature, and has been around almost 20 years with substantial development behind it.
Publisher’s description
What is SSE Setup?
SSE Setup is a proprietary program for Windows from Chris Long.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE. The main installer is 7.2 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Small download (7.2 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: SSE Setup is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SSE Setup safe to download?
- The file is served by ssesetup.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
63F4AFA11DCA2DF372869F22C47541D60FC9E260BEF7CBBBB218BA905C9C29E6· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.7Latest | February 27, 2023 | 7.2 MB | 32-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ChrisLong.SSESetup -eSSESetup10-7.exe /SILENTRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Chris Long
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 10.7
- Released
- February 27, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- May 13, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- ssesetup.com
- winget ID
- ChrisLong.SSESetup
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Frequently asked questions
Is SSE Setup free?
SSE Setup 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 SSE Setup safe to download?
The download comes from ssesetup.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 SSE Setup 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 SSE Setup be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does SSE Setup run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use SSE Setup without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.