Virt Viewer provides a graphical viewer for the guest OS display. At this time is supports guest OS using the VNC or SPICE protocols. Further protocols may be supported in the future as user demand dictates. The viewer can connect directly to both local and remotely hosted guest OS, optionally using SSL/TLS encryption.
Publisher’s description
What is VirtViewer?
VirtViewer is an open-source remote desktop program for Windows from Virt Viewer Project.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 11.0.256, released on August 1, 2022. 3 versions are listed since July 15, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2.9 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
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
- The official download link did not answer at the last check
In short: VirtViewer is an open-source remote desktop tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is VirtViewer safe to download?
- The file is served by releases.pagure.org; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
B7DE0474E97FE1E81101F2406FCF603FE08666BCB3816C3C465C8D64330BE610· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link did not answer when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 1 year · about 2.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.0.256Latest | August 1, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 10.0.256 | July 16, 2021 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 9.0.257 | July 15, 2021 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id RedHat.VirtViewer -emsiexec /i virt-viewer-x64-11.0-1.0.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {4446F5FE-F6AD-4B4B-998C-825440ABD586} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Virt Viewer Project
- Category
- Remote desktop
- Licence
- GNU GPLv2
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 11.0.256
- Released
- August 1, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- July 15, 2021
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 2.9
- Website
- gitlab.com
- winget ID
- RedHat.VirtViewer
- MSI product code
- {4446F5FE-F6AD-4B4B-998C-825440ABD586}
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Frequently asked questions
Is VirtViewer free?
Yes. VirtViewer is open-source software under the GNU GPLv2 licence.
Is VirtViewer safe to download?
The download comes from releases.pagure.org; 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 VirtViewer 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 VirtViewer be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does VirtViewer support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit and 32-bit.
Does VirtViewer 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.
Where can I download an older version of VirtViewer?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 15, 2021.
What are alternatives to VirtViewer?
TeamViewer, UltraVNC, TigerVNC, NETworkManager and Terminals. The alternatives page compares them.
