The Windows SDK (10.0.19041.685) for Windows 10 provides the latest headers, libraries, metadata, and tools for building Windows apps.
Publisher’s description
What is Windows Software Development Kit?
Windows Software Development Kit is a proprietary program for Windows from Microsoft Corporation.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE. The main installer is 1.4 MB. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (1.4 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 Software Development Kit is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Windows Software Development 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:
42D2774274D1135FC598C180C2ACBF2321EB4192F59E511E6AC7772870BF6DE1· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.0.19041.685Latest | June 1, 2023 | 1.4 MB | 32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Microsoft.WindowsSDK.10.0.19041 -ewinsdksetup.exe /qmsiexec /x {4591FAF1-A2DB-4A3D-BFDA-AA5A4EBB1587} /qn /norestartRelated 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
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 10.0.19041.685
- Released
- June 1, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- June 1, 2023
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- developer.microsoft.com
- winget ID
- Microsoft.WindowsSDK.10.0.19041
- MSI product code
- {4591faf1-a2db-4a3d-bfda-aa5a4ebb1587}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Windows Software Development Kit free?
Windows Software Development Kit 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 Software Development 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 Software Development 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 Software Development Kit be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Windows Software Development Kit run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
