Windows X-server based on the xorg git sources (like xming or cygwin's xwin), but compiled with Visual Studio 2012 Community Edition.
Publisher’s description
What is VcXsrv?
VcXsrv is an open-source program for Windows from https://github.com/marchaesen. It is written in C.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 21.1.16.1, released on March 10, 2025. 3 versions are listed since March 30, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 0.8 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 177,398 times. The source code on GitHub (marchaesen/vcxsrv) has 1,282 stars. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .xlaunch.
Project description on GitHub: “Windows X-server based on the xorg git sources (like xming or cygwin's xwin), but compiled with Visual Studio 2012 Community Edition.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: VcXsrv is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is VcXsrv 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:
DF7FED8F49665D0592528AB6BE9D07111EA73C6848283D128B77690E05B8F90B· 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 3 versions ›3 versions over 4 years · about 0.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21.1.16.1Latest | March 10, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 21.1.16 | March 4, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.20.9.0 | March 30, 2021 | 42.8 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id marha.VcXsrv -echoco install vcxsrv -yscoop install extras/vcxsrvvcxsrv-64.21.1.16.1.installer.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- https://github.com/marchaesen
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/marchaesen/vcxsrv
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 21.1.16.1
- Released
- March 10, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 0.8
- Chocolatey downloads
- 177,398
- GitHub stars
- 1,282
- GitHub forks
- 85
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- marha.VcXsrv
- Chocolatey package
- vcxsrv
- Scoop package
- extras/vcxsrv
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is VcXsrv free?
Yes. VcXsrv is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is VcXsrv 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 VcXsrv 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 VcXsrv be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does VcXsrv 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 VcXsrv?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.