git.exe: which program is it?
git.exe is a program file that 3 Windows programs install, the best known being Git. The list below names each one with its publisher and install folder.
| App | Publisher | Latest version | Default install folder |
|---|---|---|---|
 Git | The Git Development Community | 2.56.0.2 | — |
| git-with-openssh | — | 2.56.0.2 | — |
 Git | The Git Client Team at Microsoft | 2.55.0.0.10 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is git.exe safe?
git.exe is a normal part of Git 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.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.exe?
Uninstall Git through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes git.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.