IDA Freeware

by Hex-Rays SAv8.4

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

The free binary code analysis tool to kickstart your reverse engineering experience.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Hex-Rays.IDA.Free --exact --version 8.4

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

Silent install command for IDA Freeware

IDA Freeware uses EXE. The silent install switches are --mode unattended --unattendedmodeui none.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

idafree84_windows.exe --mode unattended --unattendedmodeui none

See the full silent install reference for IDA Freeware →

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About

This (completely!) free version of IDA offers a privilege opportunity to see IDA in action. This light but powerful tool can quickly analyze the binary code samples and users can save and look closer at the analysis results.

Installers · v8.4

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE	machine		Direct

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

Security

1 known CVE via NVD

medium5.5Patched in wingetCVE-2022-32441affects v6.6Jul 7, 2022
A memory corruption in Hex Rays Ida Pro v6.6 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted file. Related to Data from Faulting Address controls subsequent Write Address starting at msvcrt!memcpy+0x0000000000000056.

Source: NVD, updated 3h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install IDA Freeware on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Hex-Rays.IDA.Free --exact --version 8.4. winget downloads the installer from Hex-Rays SA and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install IDA Freeware silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Hex-Rays.IDA.Free --exact 8.4 --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 IDA Freeware?

IDA Freeware uses EXE. Run the downloaded installer with: idafree84_windows.exe --mode unattended --unattendedmodeui none. The silent switches are --mode unattended --unattendedmodeui none.

How do I uninstall IDA Freeware via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Hex-Rays.IDA.Free --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from IDA Freeware's Apps & Features entry.

Is IDA Freeware free?

IDA Freeware is distributed under Freeware. Refer to the publisher (https://hex-rays.com/ida-free/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does IDA Freeware 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 IDA Freeware directly from the publisher.

How do I keep IDA Freeware up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Hex-Rays.IDA.Free --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 8 versions of IDA Freeware from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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