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Folding@home
Folding@home is a distributed computing project that studies protein folding and misfolding.
Version 7.6.21 · by [email protected]
Official site: foldingathome.org
About Folding@home
Folding@home is a distributed computing project that studies protein folding and misfolding.
How to install Folding@home
- 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 the Windows Package Manager (winget) you can install and update it with: winget install FoldingAtHome.FoldingAtHome
- Open Folding@home once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Folding@home free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to foldingathome.org, the developer's official site, where Folding@home is available to download. Softvault doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Folding@home?
The version listed here is 7.6.21. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Folding@home from the command line?
With the Windows Package Manager (winget), run: winget install FoldingAtHome.FoldingAtHome. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Folding@home safe?
Folding@home downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.