RVTools

by Dellv4.7.1

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

A Windows .Net 4.7.2 application which uses VMware vSphere Management SDK 8.0 and CIS REST API to display information about your virtual environments.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Robware.RVTools --exact --version 4.7.1

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

Silent install command for RVTools

RVTools uses MSI. The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (neutral)

msiexec.exe /i rvtools4.7.1.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for RVTools →

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About

RVTools is a Windows .Net 4.7.2 application which uses VMware vSphere Management SDK 8.0 and CIS REST API to display information about your virtual environments.

Interacting with VirtualCenter 5.x, ESX Server 5.x, VirtualCenter 6.x, ESX Server 6.x, VirtualCenter 7.0, ESX server 7.0, VirtualCenter 8.0, and ESX server 8.0, RVTools is able to list information about VMs, CPU, Memory, Disks, Partitions, Network, CD drives, USB devices, Snapshots, VMware tools, vCenter server, Resource pools, Clusters, ESX hosts, HBAs, Nics, Switches, Ports, Distributed Switches, Distributed Ports, Service consoles, VM Kernels, Datastores, multipath info, license info, file info, and health checks.

The information can be exported to csv and xlsx file(s). With a xlsx merge utility it’s possible to merge multiple vCenter xlsx reports to a single xlsx report.

Installers · v4.7.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
neutral	MSI	-		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

high7.5Patched in wingetCVE-2023-44303affects before 4.5.0Nov 23, 2023
RVTools, Version 3.9.2 and above, contain a sensitive data exposure vulnerability in the password encryption utility (RVToolsPasswordEncryption.exe) and main application (RVTools.exe). A remote unauthenticated attacker with access to stored encrypted passwords from a users' syst...
Vendor advisory
high7.5Patched in wingetCVE-2020-27688affects v4.0.6Nov 5, 2020
RVToolsPasswordEncryption.exe in RVTools 4.0.6 allows users to encrypt passwords to be used in the configuration files. This encryption used a static IV and key, and thus using the Decrypt() method from VISKD.cs from the RVTools.exe executable allows for decrypting the encrypted...
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 RVTools on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Robware.RVTools --exact --version 4.7.1. winget downloads the installer from Dell and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install RVTools silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Robware.RVTools --exact 4.7.1 --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 RVTools?

RVTools uses MSI. Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i rvtools4.7.1.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall RVTools via winget?

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

Is RVTools free?

RVTools is distributed under Freeware. Refer to the publisher (https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-il/000325532/rvtools-4-7-1-installer) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does RVTools 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 RVTools directly from the publisher.

How do I keep RVTools up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Robware.RVTools --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of RVTools from microsoft/winget-pkgs.