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dnscrypt-proxy.exe: which program is it?

dnscrypt-proxy.exe is a program file of dnscrypt-proxy. It is installed together with the program and is how it is started from the command line.

AppPublisherLatest versionDefault install folder
dnscrypt-proxy DNSCrypt 2.1.20 %ProgramFiles(x86)%/DNSCrypt

Frequently asked questions

Is dnscrypt-proxy.exe safe?

dnscrypt-proxy.exe is a normal part of dnscrypt-proxy 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 dnscrypt-proxy.exe located?

By default the installer puts it in %ProgramFiles(x86)%/DNSCrypt. The folder can be changed during installation.

How do I remove dnscrypt-proxy.exe?

Uninstall dnscrypt-proxy through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes dnscrypt-proxy.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.