Windows - Software - Install Bitwarden (64-Bit)

What the Bitwarden Installer does

This Automox Worklet™ deploys the latest 64-bit Bitwarden password manager to Windows endpoints using automated silent installation. The Worklet first checks if Bitwarden is already installed on the endpoint, then downloads the latest version from Automox's software cache and installs it with all-users scope and silent mode.

The Worklet supports both 64-bit and 32-bit Windows operating systems, checking the Windows Registry to determine the current OS architecture. It validates successful installation by confirming the application appears in the system's installed programs list after remediation completes.

The Worklet examines registry keys including HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall, HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall.

Bitwarden is an open-source password management solution that allows users to securely store, generate, and autofill credentials across multiple endpoints. This Worklet streamlines deployment so IT teams can guarantee every endpoint has access to this security-critical tool.

Why deploy Bitwarden across your organization

Without centralized password management, users resort to weak, reused passwords that attackers easily compromise through credential stuffing and brute-force attacks. Organizations face constant risk from breached credentials, password spray attacks, and phishing campaigns that exploit poor password hygiene. This vulnerability grows when users manage dozens of accounts without tools to generate and store complex passwords.

Deploying Bitwarden through Automox eliminates manual installation workflows and delivers consistent deployment across all endpoints. This reduces security gaps where some users might be running outdated versions or manually managing credentials. The automated approach also removes the burden from end users, who can simply launch Bitwarden after installation.

For organizations subject to security frameworks like NIST 800-53 or CIS Benchmarks, implementing centralized password management demonstrates compliance with access control and credential protection requirements. The Worklet supports your security governance by maintaining identical software versions across all endpoints.

How Bitwarden deployment works

1. Evaluation phase: The Worklet queries the Windows Registry to check if Bitwarden is already installed. It checks both the 64-bit registry hive (HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Uninstall) and the 32-bit hive (HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Wow6432Node) for any existing Bitwarden installations, returning compliant (exit 0) if found or non-compliant (exit 1) if missing.

2. Remediation phase: If Bitwarden is not found, the Worklet downloads the latest 64-bit installer from Automox's software cache using the URL endpoint that retrieves the most current version. It then silently installs Bitwarden using the (/allusers /S) arguments, which enables system-wide installation and suppresses user prompts. After installation completes, the Worklet re-evaluates to confirm successful deployment.

Bitwarden deployment requirements

• Windows 8 or later (x64 or x86 architecture)

• PowerShell 5.0 or later

• Administrator privileges (required for system-wide installation)

• Internet connectivity to download the installer from Automox's software cache

• Sufficient disk space (approximately 150 MB for the installer and application)

• No conflicts with existing Bitwarden installations from other deployment methods

Expected state after Bitwarden deployment

After the Worklet completes successfully, Bitwarden will be installed as a system-wide application accessible to all users on the endpoint. Users can launch Bitwarden from the Windows Start menu or application search. The application appears in Control Panel and Settings under the list of installed programs.

Verification: Check the Start menu for the Bitwarden icon, or run Get-ItemProperty HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\* | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -like "*Bitwarden*"} in PowerShell to confirm registry presence. Users can create a Bitwarden account or log into an existing vault to begin storing credentials. The Worklet can be re-run safely on endpoints with existing Bitwarden installations to upgrade to the latest version from Automox's software cache.

How to validate install bitwarden (64-bit) changes

1. Run this Worklet on a pilot Windows endpoint and review evaluation output for install bitwarden (64-bit).

2. Confirm Automox activity logs show successful completion and exit code 0.

3. Verify endpoint state using checks aligned to evaluation script logic, such as Write-Output, Get-ChildItem, Get-ItemProperty.

4. Validate remediation effects from script operations such as Split-Path, Test-Software, Get-ChildItem, then rerun evaluation for compliance.