ghv.exe: which program is it?
ghv.exe is a program file that 2 Windows programs install, the best known being GitHubView (Nightly). The list below names each one with its publisher and install folder.
| App | Publisher | Latest version | Default install folder |
|---|---|---|---|
 GitHubView (Nightly) | — | 2026.07.03.28636649659 | %ProgramFiles%\GitHubView |
 GitHubView | — | 2026.06.17.27686834029 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is ghv.exe safe?
ghv.exe is a normal part of GitHubView (Nightly) 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 ghv.exe located?
By default the installer puts it in %ProgramFiles%\GitHubView. The folder can be changed during installation.
How do I remove ghv.exe?
Uninstall GitHubView (Nightly) through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes ghv.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.