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Publisher’s description
What is Windows App Runtime 2.0?
Windows App Runtime 2.0 by Microsoft Corporation is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.4.0, released on August 13, 2026. The version history goes back to April 29, 2026: 4 releases, all linked to the official files.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Windows App Runtime 2.0 is a Windows tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Windows App Runtime 2.0 safe to download?
- The file is served by aka.ms; 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:
851C35B0B0A59CE4C55F9171F601193322FC3413143B0DC3390EA11E14CFA7FC· 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 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4.0Latest | August 13, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 2.3.1 | July 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
| 2.2.0 | June 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXEARM64 EXE32-bit EXE |
| 2.0.1 | April 29, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.2 -ewindowsappruntimeinstall-x64.exe --quietRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Microsoft Corporation
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 2.4.0
- Released
- August 13, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 8, 2026
- Versions listed
- 4
- Website
- learn.microsoft.com
- winget ID
- Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.2
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Frequently asked questions
Is Windows App Runtime 2.0 free?
Windows App Runtime 2.0 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 Windows App Runtime 2.0 safe to download?
The download comes from aka.ms; 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 Windows App Runtime 2.0 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 Windows App Runtime 2.0 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Windows App Runtime 2.0 run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Windows App Runtime 2.0?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 29, 2026.
