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Publisher’s description
What is xBar?
xBar is a proprietary monitoring & benchmark program for Windows from gdiObjects.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 12.2 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (12.2 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: xBar is a monitoring & benchmark tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is xBar safe to download?
- The file is served by gdiobjects.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
9797FE08D23AE8DF4B8C5C052103357E8C2D151B49ABCF3255057B8B8E70B0C3· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0.2511.16Latest | November 22, 2025 | 12.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id gdiObjects.xBar -eXBInstall.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- gdiObjects
- Category
- Monitoring & benchmarks
- Licence
- Copyright © 2008-2022 gdiObjects
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 2.0.2511.16
- Released
- November 22, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- November 22, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- gdiobjects.com
- winget ID
- gdiObjects.xBar
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Frequently asked questions
Is xBar free?
xBar is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Copyright © 2008-2022 gdiObjects). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is xBar safe to download?
The download comes from gdiobjects.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 xBar 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 xBar be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does xBar run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to xBar?
Veyon, Datadog Agent, windows_exporter, Alloy and LibreHardwareMonitor. The alternatives page compares them.
