Popular: Data updated October 26, 2026

Categories

Internet1,355
Communication321
Audio & video898
Graphics & design539
Office & productivity1,120
Developer tools3,132
AI tools527
Security & privacy385
System tools3,113
Games523
Education & science239
Network & IT284

docker-compose.exe: which program is it?

docker-compose.exe is a program file of Docker Compose. It is installed together with the program and is how it is started from the command line.

AppPublisherLatest versionDefault install folder
Docker Compose Docker Inc. 5.6.1 —

Frequently asked questions

Is docker-compose.exe safe?

docker-compose.exe is a normal part of Docker Compose 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 docker-compose.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 docker-compose.exe?

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