The Windows Driver Kit is used to develop, test, and deploy Windows drivers.
Publisher’s description
What is Windows Driver Kit?
Windows Driver Kit is a proprietary program for Windows from Microsoft Corporation.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (WiX Burn). The main installer is 1.3 MB. It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (1.3 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: Windows Driver Kit is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Windows Driver Kit safe to download?
- The file is served by download.microsoft.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
5F4EA0C55AF099F97CB569A927C3A290C211F17EDCFC65009F5B9253B9827925· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.1.19041.685Latest | September 5, 2023 | 1.3 MB | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Microsoft.WindowsWDK.10.0.19041 -ewdksetup.exe /qRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Microsoft Corporation
- Licence
- Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (WiX Burn)
- Version
- 10.1.19041.685
- Released
- September 5, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- September 5, 2023
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- docs.microsoft.com
- winget ID
- Microsoft.WindowsWDK.10.0.19041
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Frequently asked questions
Is Windows Driver Kit free?
Windows Driver Kit is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Windows Driver Kit safe to download?
The download comes from download.microsoft.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 Windows Driver Kit 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 Driver Kit be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Windows Driver Kit support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 32-bit.
Does Windows Driver Kit run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
