Download options
How to download Rust for Windows
| Method | File size | Use when |
|---|---|---|
| rustup-init.exe (recommended) | ~8 MB | Most users — downloads toolchain during install |
| Standalone installer (.msi) | ~200 MB | Offline environments, no internet during install |
| Winget | — | Windows Package Manager users |
| Scoop / Chocolatey | — | Package manager users |
Alternative install methods
Other ways to install Rust on Windows
# Install via Windows Package Manager:
PS> winget install Rustlang.Rustup
# Or via Chocolatey:
PS> choco install rustup.install
# Or via Scoop:
PS> scoop install rustup
Offline install
Download Rust for offline / air-gapped Windows
For machines without internet access, download the standalone installer from the official Rust archive:
# 64-bit MSVC standalone (recommended):
https://static.rust-lang.org/dist/rust-1.79.0-x86_64-pc-windows-msvc.msi
# 64-bit GNU standalone:
https://static.rust-lang.org/dist/rust-1.79.0-x86_64-pc-windows-gnu.msi
The standalone MSI does not include cargo. For offline environments, also download the cargo standalone package from the same dist server.
FAQ
Download questions
What is the official Rust download for Windows?
The official download for Windows is rustup-init.exe from rustup.rs. This is maintained by the Rust project. It installs rustup, which then downloads and manages the Rust toolchain.
Is rustup-init.exe safe?
Yes. rustup-init.exe is the official Rust installer published by the Rust Foundation and Mozilla. It is signed and distributed from static.rust-lang.org. Windows Defender may flag it due to the low download count compared to major commercial software — this is a false positive.