About Tenable Nessus
Vulnerability scanner developed by Tenable
Tenable Nessus 10.12.6.20073
Vulnerability scanner developed by Tenable
- By Tenable, Inc.
- Proprietary
- Updated Oct 22, 2026
Technical details
| Publisher | Tenable, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Version | 10.12.6.20073 |
| Release date | 2026-10-22 |
| License | Proprietary |
| Installer type | msi |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | Tenable.Nessus |
| Install scope | All users |
Install Tenable Nessus from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Tenable.Nessus -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Tenable.Nessus -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Tenable.Nessus -e- Silent install with the offline installer
msiexec /i "Nessus-10.12.6-x64.msi" /quiet /norestart- Uninstall the MSI package
msiexec /x {F93F9CBE-C01F-4508-8707-37501539C084} /quiet
Frequently asked questions
Is Tenable Nessus free?
Tenable Nessus is proprietary software from Tenable, Inc.. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.
What is the latest version of Tenable Nessus?
The latest version is 10.12.6.20073, released on Oct 22, 2026.
Is it safe to download Tenable Nessus?
The download button links to the official installer published on tenable.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 8dbe64a35c5167139744aac95939ec767e1a069036d7d95b72c727358bc6ccc0.
Which Windows versions does Tenable Nessus support?
Tenable Nessus runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install Tenable Nessus silently?
Run the offline installer with msiexec /i "Nessus-10.12.6-x64.msi" /quiet /norestart, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Tenable.Nessus -e --silent.
How do I uninstall Tenable Nessus?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Tenable Nessus and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Tenable.Nessus -e.
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