ViGEm Bus Driver

by Nefarius Software Solutions e.U.v1.22.0

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Windows kernel-mode driver emulating well-known USB game controllers.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id ViGEm.ViGEmBus --exact --version 1.22.0

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

Silent install command for ViGEm Bus Driver

ViGEm Bus Driver uses EXE. The silent install switches are /exenoui /qn /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

ViGEmBus_1.22.0_x64_x86_arm64.exe /exenoui /qn /norestart

See the full silent install reference for ViGEm Bus Driver →

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Installers · v1.22.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Download
x86	EXE	machine	Direct
x64	EXE	machine	Direct
arm64	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

high8.1Patched in wingetCVE-2022-27438affects v1.16.116Jun 6, 2022
Caphyon Ltd Advanced Installer 19.3 and earlier and many products that use the updater from Advanced Installer (Advanced Updater) are affected by a remote code execution vulnerability via the CustomDetection parameter in the update check function. To exploit this vulnerability,...
Patch Vendor advisory

Source: NVD, updated 4h 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 ViGEm Bus Driver on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id ViGEm.ViGEmBus --exact --version 1.22.0. winget downloads the installer from Nefarius Software Solutions e.U. and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install ViGEm Bus Driver silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id ViGEm.ViGEmBus --exact 1.22.0 --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 ViGEm Bus Driver?

ViGEm Bus Driver uses EXE. Run the downloaded installer with: ViGEmBus_1.22.0_x64_x86_arm64.exe /exenoui /qn /norestart. The silent switches are /exenoui /qn /norestart.

How do I uninstall ViGEm Bus Driver via winget?

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

Is ViGEm Bus Driver free?

ViGEm Bus Driver is distributed under BSD-3-Clause. Refer to the publisher (https://vigem.org/projects/ViGEm) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does ViGEm Bus Driver 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 ViGEm Bus Driver directly from the publisher.

How do I keep ViGEm Bus Driver up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id ViGEm.ViGEmBus --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 4 versions of ViGEm Bus Driver from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

1.22.0latest
1.21.442
1.18.367
1.17.333.0