aws-vault.exe: which program is it?
aws-vault.exe is a program file that 2 Windows programs install, the best known being AWS Vault. The list below names each one with its publisher and install folder.
| App | Publisher | Latest version | Default install folder |
|---|---|---|---|
 AWS Vault | ByteNess Solutions | 7.17.2 | — |
 aws-vault | 99designs | 7.2.0 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is aws-vault.exe safe?
aws-vault.exe is a normal part of AWS Vault when it sits in the program's install folder and carries the publisher's digital signature. A file with the same name in another folder can be something else: check its signature and hash.
Where is aws-vault.exe located?
In the program's install folder, which the installer chooses; winget puts portable programs under %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\WinGet\Packages.
How do I remove aws-vault.exe?
Uninstall AWS Vault through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes aws-vault.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.