Its goal is to add an easy, laid-back alternative to the good ol' keyboard and mouse.
Publisher’s description
What is XWindows?
XWindows by Tommy René Sætre is open-source Windows software in the remote desktop category. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 32-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (tomrsae/XWindows) has 4 stars. Similar programs include TeamViewer, UltraVNC and TigerVNC.
Project description on GitHub: “Adds controller-support for Windows, allowing for the use of an XBOX controller on the operating system”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: XWindows is an open-source remote desktop tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is XWindows safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
0790FC5202A58E5BE6481399A5045A90D8BFAF6C09738E09F975E9D9FF827E89· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2Latest | April 14, 2020 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id tomrsae.XWindows -eXWindows_installer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Tommy René Sætre
- Category
- Remote desktop
- Licence
- GPLv3
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/tomrsae/XWindows
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.2
- Released
- April 14, 2020
- Added to the catalogue
- April 14, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 4
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- tomrsae.XWindows
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is XWindows free?
Yes. XWindows is open-source software under the GPLv3 licence.
Is XWindows safe to download?
The download comes from github.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 XWindows 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 XWindows be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does XWindows run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to XWindows?
TeamViewer, UltraVNC, TigerVNC, NETworkManager and Terminals. The alternatives page compares them.
