HWiNFO®

by Martin Malik, REALiX s.r.o.v8.48

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Comprehensive Hardware Analysis, Monitoring and Reporting for Windows and DOS.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id REALiX.HWiNFO --exact --version 8.48

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for HWiNFO®

HWiNFO® uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

hwi_848x.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for HWiNFO® →

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Installers · v8.48

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE Inno Setup	machine		Direct
arm64	EXE Inno Setup	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for HWiNFO®.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install HWiNFO® on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id REALiX.HWiNFO --exact --version 8.48. winget downloads the installer from Martin Malik, REALiX s.r.o. and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install HWiNFO® silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id REALiX.HWiNFO --exact 8.48 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for HWiNFO®?

HWiNFO® uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: hwi_848x.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

How do I uninstall HWiNFO® via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id REALiX.HWiNFO --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from HWiNFO®'s Apps & Features entry.

Is HWiNFO® free?

HWiNFO® is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://www.hwinfo.com/download/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does HWiNFO® work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls HWiNFO® directly from the publisher.

How do I keep HWiNFO® up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id REALiX.HWiNFO --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of HWiNFO® from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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