TaskSlinger is a native Windows task manager replacement built in C/Win32 with a custom Direct3D UI, fast startup, process monitoring, performance graphs, services, startup apps, and network connections.
Publisher’s description
What is TaskSlinger?
TaskSlinger by TaskSlinger is proprietary Windows software in the monitoring & benchmarks category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.9.5, released on October 23, 2026. The version history goes back to May 29, 2026: 15 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
In short: TaskSlinger is a monitoring & benchmark tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is TaskSlinger safe to download?
- The file is served by taskslinger.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
6B4C656A9E4A576B061C962A7447C27E74073B7D0210839600F16043AAB35E79· 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 15 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9.5Latest | October 23, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE64-bit EXE |
| 0.9.4 | October 9, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE64-bit EXE |
| 0.9.3 | October 4, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE64-bit EXE |
| 0.9.2 | September 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
| 0.9.0 | September 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
| 0.8.32 | September 5, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE64-bit EXE |
| 0.8.31 | September 1, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE64-bit EXE |
| 0.8.30 | August 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id TaskSlinger.TaskSlinger -ex64.exe --internal-install 3 --install-source wingetRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- TaskSlinger
- Category
- Monitoring & benchmarks
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 0.9.5
- Released
- October 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 11, 2026
- Versions listed
- 15
- Website
- taskslinger.net
- winget ID
- TaskSlinger.TaskSlinger
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Frequently asked questions
Is TaskSlinger free?
TaskSlinger 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 TaskSlinger safe to download?
The download comes from taskslinger.net, 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 TaskSlinger 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 TaskSlinger be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does TaskSlinger run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of TaskSlinger?
The versions page lists all 15 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 29, 2026.
Can I use TaskSlinger without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to TaskSlinger?
Veyon, windows_exporter, Datadog Agent, NTop and Alloy. The alternatives page compares them.
