Download and install Desktop Explorer

From this topic, you can download supported versions of Desktop Explorer and learn how to install it on Windows.

System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 11

  • RAM: at least 4GB

  • Hard disk space: at least 500MB available

Download Desktop Explorer

Download the file you want to install from the table below.

Choose .exe to perform a regular Windows installation, or choose .msi to perform a silent installation as an administrator.

Desktop Explorer Version 

Release Date

Compatible qTest Manager Version

Download URL

Release Notes
    SaaS OnPremises    

2026.2

February 2026

Latest

2025.2, 2025.8, 2026.2

Download - .exe

Download - .msi

Release Notes

2025.1.1 August 2025 Latest 2024.1, 2024.2, 2025.2 Download Release Notes
2025.1 March 2025 Latest 2024.1, 2024.2, 2025.2 Download Release Notes
2024.1 November 7, 2024 Latest 2024.1, 2024.2 Download Release Notes

Refer to the Knowledge Base to view the range of supported OnPremises versions.

Install Desktop Explorer on Windows

To get started with a fresh installation, download the Desktop Explorer .exe file from the table. Then, select the file you downloaded and follow the setup wizard to complete installation.

During installation, you'll have the following options:

  • Create a shortcut on Desktop: Select this checkbox to create a shortcut to Desktop Explorer on your desktop.

  • Start qTest Explorer Integrated when setup exits: Select this checkbox to automatically launch Desktop Explorer when installation is finished.

  • Install qTest Explorer Integrated to: Choose the file path for the location where you want to install Desktop Explorer.

What's next

Now that Desktop Explorer is installed, here's what you can do next: