mc.exe: which program is it?
mc.exe is a program file that 2 Windows programs install, the best known being MinIO Client. The list below names each one with its publisher and install folder.
| App | Publisher | Latest version | Default install folder |
|---|---|---|---|
| MinIO Client | MinIO | 2025.08.13 | — |
| windows-sdk-buildtools | — | 10.0.28000.2705 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is mc.exe safe?
mc.exe is a normal part of MinIO Client 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 mc.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 mc.exe?
Uninstall MinIO Client through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes mc.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.