Code-signed, SmartScreen-friendly
Each release is signed with our code-signing certificate. SmartScreen recognises the publisher — no "Unknown publisher", no manual "Run anyway" on first double-click.
Swiss company · GDPR-compliant
Remote Desktop for Windows — from Switzerland
WinDesk runs natively on Windows 10 and 11 — code-signed, with DXGI screen capture for smooth video and system audio. No cloud detour, all peer-to-peer.
EXE · 35.3 MB · Windows 10/11 (x64) · signed · Version 0.5.7
What Windows users get
DXGI Desktop Duplication
The native Windows screen-capture API. GPU-accelerated, low CPU, smooth streaming across multiple monitors — and WASAPI loopback carries system audio (music, calls, system sounds) in the same stream (not in service mode).
Unattended access via Windows service
The host installs as a Windows service and runs permanently in the background — across the login screen, UAC prompts and user switches. Set up once, no open session required, no black screen on the lock screen.
Sign-in bound to the TPM
The host’s sign-in is bound to the PC’s security chip (TPM) where available, and every pairing is additionally tied to a hardware fingerprint of the host.
Native to Windows 10 and 11
Native x64 builds for Windows 10 (20H2+) and Windows 11. Lean installer, fast start, small memory footprint. ARM64 builds for Windows on Arm are available on request.
Auto-update, signature-verified
The Tauri updater checks daily, downloads minisign-signed packages, and updates in the background. No App Store, no toolbars, no ads.
Use cases — Windows in daily work
- IT service providers: Windows dominates day-to-day work in SMEs. WinDesk Host gives unattended access to office PCs and servers, alongside Mac and Linux hosts at the same customer in a single session overview.
- Server maintenance: Windows Server stays permanently reachable through the service. Patches, restarts and work at the login screen remotely — the service stays connected across the reboot.
- Family and friends: Support a parent's or grandparent's PC remotely. Signed installer, one double-click, done — without the “unknown publisher” hurdle.
- Home office: Operate the office PC from home. Cross-NAT P2P removes the need for a VPN; the connection is direct and encrypted.
Requirements
- Windows 10 (version 20H2 or later) or Windows 11
- x64 processor — ARM64 (Windows on Arm) on request
- For unattended access: a one-time UAC confirmation to install the Windows service
- Internet — pure P2P: the connection runs directly between the devices, only the connection brokering uses our Swiss server (never screen data). With symmetric NAT on both ends a direct connection may not establish — there is deliberately no media relay.
Try WinDesk on your Windows PC
Free plan with 2 hours per month, no account needed. Light from CHF 19.90/month, Pro CHF 29.90/month.
Frequently asked questions
Does WinDesk run on Windows 10 and Windows 11?
Yes. Tested on Windows 10 (20H2 and later) and Windows 11. Native x64 builds, plus ARM64 builds for Windows on Arm on request.
Is WinDesk for Windows code-signed?
Yes. Every build is signed with our code-signing certificate. SmartScreen recognises the publisher, so WinDesk installs without an "Unknown publisher" warning or a manual "Run anyway".
Which permissions does WinDesk need on Windows?
Ad-hoc access needs nothing more than a double-click. For unattended access WinDesk installs a Windows service, which requires a one-time UAC confirmation. After that the service runs in the background, across the login screen too.
Is system audio captured from Windows?
Yes. Via WASAPI loopback, screen and system audio (music, calls, system sounds) are streamed in the same channel (not in service mode).