clippy-driver.exe: which program is it?
clippy-driver.exe is a program file of Rustup: the Rust toolchain installer. It is installed together with the program and is how it is started from the command line.
| App | Publisher | Latest version | Default install folder |
|---|---|---|---|
 Rustup: the Rust toolchain installer | The Rust Programming Language | 1.29.1 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is clippy-driver.exe safe?
clippy-driver.exe is a normal part of Rustup: the Rust toolchain installer 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 clippy-driver.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 clippy-driver.exe?
Uninstall Rustup: the Rust toolchain installer through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes clippy-driver.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.