git-crypt.exe: which program is it?
git-crypt.exe is a program file that 2 Windows programs install, the best known being git-crypt. The list below names each one with its publisher and install folder.
| App | Publisher | Latest version | Default install folder |
|---|---|---|---|
 git-crypt | Andrew Ayer | 0.7.0 | — |
 git-crypt (unofficial Windows build) | ja-ortiz-uniandes (unofficial community build, not affiliated with the git-crypt author) | 0.8.0 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is git-crypt.exe safe?
git-crypt.exe is a normal part of git-crypt 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 git-crypt.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 git-crypt.exe?
Uninstall git-crypt through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes git-crypt.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.