Switch between your favourite lightning fast. (Windows, MacOS)
Publisher’s description
What is Switch?
Switch is an open-source drivers & hardware program for Windows from Victor Aremu. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.0.23, released on September 16, 2019. 4 versions are listed since August 29, 2019, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old. The source repository has been archived, so further updates are unlikely.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (ahkohd/switch-desktop) has 417 stars. Similar programs include Barrier, Dokan Library and Display Driver Uninstaller.
Project description on GitHub: “⚡️ keyboard-driven commands to navigate your apps faster”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
- Source repository archived
In short: Switch is an open-source drivers & hardware tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Switch 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:
33B735674993F6447B0C0783C7A7BF9EFAEC8455E3C71974B464CC48775EEF66· 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 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.23Latest | September 16, 2019 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.0.21 | September 16, 2019 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.0.18 | September 14, 2019 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.0.17 | August 29, 2019 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ahkohd.switch -eSwitch-Setup-1.0.23.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Victor Aremu
- Category
- Drivers & hardware
- Licence
- GPL3
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ahkohd/switch-desktop
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.0.23
- Released
- September 16, 2019
- Added to the catalogue
- August 10, 2021
- Versions listed
- 4
- GitHub stars
- 417
- GitHub forks
- 23
- winget ID
- ahkohd.switch
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Switch free?
Yes. Switch is open-source software under the GPL3 licence.
Is Switch 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 Switch 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 Switch be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Switch support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Switch 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 Switch?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 29, 2019.
Can I use Switch without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Switch?
Barrier, Dokan Library, Display Driver Uninstaller, g-helper and Deskflow. The alternatives page compares them.
