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n.exe: which program is it?

n.exe is a program file of Win Desktop Icons. It is installed together with the program and is how it is started from the command line.

AppPublisherLatest versionDefault install folder
Win Desktop Icons Buffer124 v1.0.0 —

Frequently asked questions

Is n.exe safe?

n.exe is a normal part of Win Desktop Icons 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 n.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 n.exe?

Uninstall Win Desktop Icons through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes n.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.