Virtio-win-guest-tools

by Red Hat, Inc.v0.1.285-1

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Virtio-win network driver.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id RedHat.VirtIO --exact --version 0.1.285-1

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

Silent install command for Virtio-win-guest-tools

Virtio-win-guest-tools uses EXE (Burn bundle). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x86, machine scope)

msiexec.exe /i virtio-win-guest-tools.exe /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for Virtio-win-guest-tools →

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Installers · v0.1.285-1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	EXE Burn bundle	machine		Direct

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

Security

2 known CVEs via NVD

medium6.7Patched in wingetCVE-2026-5165Mar 30, 2026
A flaw was found in virtio-win, specifically within the VirtIO Block (BLK) device. When the device undergoes a reset, it fails to properly manage memory, resulting in a use-after-free vulnerability. This issue could allow a local attacker to corrupt system memory, potentially le...
Vendor advisory
medium6.7Patched in wingetCVE-2026-5164Mar 30, 2026
A flaw was found in virtio-win. The `RhelDoUnMap()` function does not properly validate the number of descriptors provided by a user during an unmap request. A local user could exploit this input validation vulnerability by supplying an excessive number of descriptors, leading t...
Patch Vendor advisory

Source: NVD, updated 1h 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 Virtio-win-guest-tools on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id RedHat.VirtIO --exact --version 0.1.285-1. winget downloads the installer from Red Hat, Inc. and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Virtio-win-guest-tools silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id RedHat.VirtIO --exact 0.1.285-1 --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 Virtio-win-guest-tools?

Virtio-win-guest-tools uses EXE (Burn bundle). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i virtio-win-guest-tools.exe /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall Virtio-win-guest-tools via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id RedHat.VirtIO --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Virtio-win-guest-tools's Apps & Features entry.

Is Virtio-win-guest-tools free?

Virtio-win-guest-tools is distributed under Freeware. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/virtio-win/virtio-win-pkg-scripts/blob/master/README.md#downloads) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Virtio-win-guest-tools 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 Virtio-win-guest-tools directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Virtio-win-guest-tools up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id RedHat.VirtIO --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 2 versions of Virtio-win-guest-tools from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

0.1.285-1latest
0.1.262-2