dd.exe: which program is it?
dd.exe is a program file that 2 Windows programs install, the best known being unxutils. The list below names each one with its publisher and install folder.
Frequently asked questions
Is dd.exe safe?
dd.exe is a normal part of unxutils 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 dd.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 dd.exe?
Uninstall unxutils through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes dd.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.