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Microsoft IIS Express
Internet Information Services (IIS) 10.0 Express is a free, simple and self-contained version of IIS that is optimized for developers.
Version 10.0.2001.20240421 · by Microsoft
Official site: microsoft.com
About Microsoft IIS Express
Internet Information Services (IIS) 10.0 Express is a free, simple and self-contained version of IIS that is optimized for developers. IIS 10.0 Express makes it easy to use the most current version of IIS to develop and test websites. IIS 10.0 Express has all the core capabilities of IIS 10.0 and additional features to ease website development.
The benefits of using IIS 10.0 Express include:
- The same web server that runs on your production server is now available on your development computer.
- Most tasks can be done without the need for administrative privileges.
- IIS Express runs on Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and all later versions of Windows.
- Many users can work independently on the same computer.
How to install Microsoft IIS Express
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install microsoft-iis-express
- Open Microsoft IIS Express once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft IIS Express free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to microsoft.com, the developer's official site, where Microsoft IIS Express is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Microsoft IIS Express?
The version listed here is 10.0.2001.20240421, published /Date(1713. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Microsoft IIS Express from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install microsoft-iis-express. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Microsoft IIS Express safe?
Microsoft IIS Express downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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