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ki.exe: which program is it?

ki.exe is a program file that 2 Windows programs install, the best known being kotlin-interactive-shell. The list below names each one with its publisher and install folder.

AppPublisherLatest versionDefault install folder
kotlin-interactive-shell — 0.5.2 —
ki-editor — 0.1 —

Frequently asked questions

Is ki.exe safe?

ki.exe is a normal part of kotlin-interactive-shell 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 ki.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 ki.exe?

Uninstall kotlin-interactive-shell through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes ki.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.