copilot.exe: which program is it?
copilot.exe is a program file that 3 Windows programs install, the best known being Copilot CLI. The list below names each one with its publisher and install folder.
| App | Publisher | Latest version | Default install folder |
|---|---|---|---|
 Copilot CLI | GitHub Inc. | v1.0.103 | — |
 AWS Copilot CLI | Amazon Web Services | 1.34.1 | — |
| aws-copilot | — | 1.34.1 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is copilot.exe safe?
copilot.exe is a normal part of Copilot CLI 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 copilot.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 copilot.exe?
Uninstall Copilot CLI through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes copilot.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.