hmcl-dev.exe: which program is it?
hmcl-dev.exe is a program file that 4 Windows programs install, the best known being Hello Minecraft! Launcher Dev. The list below names each one with its publisher and install folder.
| App | Publisher | Latest version | Default install folder |
|---|---|---|---|
 Hello Minecraft! Launcher Dev | huanghongxun | 3.17.0.363 | — |
 Hello Minecraft! Launcher Dev | huanghongxun | 3.17.0.363 | — |
| Hello Minecraft! Launcher Dev | huanghongxun | 3.6.18.297 | — |
| Hello Minecraft! Launcher Dev | huanghongxun | 3.6.18.297 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is hmcl-dev.exe safe?
hmcl-dev.exe is a normal part of Hello Minecraft! Launcher Dev 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 hmcl-dev.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 hmcl-dev.exe?
Uninstall Hello Minecraft! Launcher Dev through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes hmcl-dev.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.