Usb Drivers Development Kit for Windows
Publisher’s description
What is UsbDk?
UsbDk by Daynix Computing LTD. is open-source Windows software in the disk & usb tools category. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (daynix/UsbDk) has 770 stars. Similar programs include Rufus, Ventoy and unetbootin.
Project description on GitHub: “Usb Drivers Development Kit for Windows”
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
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: UsbDk is an open-source disk & usb tool tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is UsbDk 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:
91F6F695E1E13C656024E6D3B55620BF08D8835EF05EE0496935BA6BB62466A5· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.22Latest | March 17, 2020 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id daynix.UsbDk -emsiexec /i UsbDk_1.0.22_x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {6D4A6ED0-CF41-4615-A4B3-BDA018C3C1CD} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Daynix Computing LTD.
- Category
- Disk & USB tools
- Licence
- APACHE-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/daynix/UsbDk
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.0.22
- Released
- March 17, 2020
- Added to the catalogue
- March 1, 2023
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 770
- GitHub forks
- 178
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- daynix.UsbDk
- MSI product code
- {6D4A6ED0-CF41-4615-A4B3-BDA018C3C1CD}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is UsbDk free?
Yes. UsbDk is open-source software under the APACHE-2.0 licence.
Is UsbDk 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 UsbDk 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 UsbDk be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does UsbDk run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to UsbDk?
Rufus, Ventoy, unetbootin, smartmontools and WinFsp 2024 Beta2. The alternatives page compares them.
