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nvm.exe: which program is it?

nvm.exe is a program file that 2 Windows programs install, the best known being NVM for Windows. The list below names each one with its publisher and install folder.

AppPublisherLatest versionDefault install folder
NVM for Windows Ecor Ventures LLC 1.2.2 %LocalAppData%\nvm
NVM for Windows Author Software Inc. 2.0.1 %LocalAppData%\Author Software\nvm

Frequently asked questions

Is nvm.exe safe?

nvm.exe is a normal part of NVM for Windows 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 nvm.exe located?

By default the installer puts it in %LocalAppData%\nvm. The folder can be changed during installation.

How do I remove nvm.exe?

Uninstall NVM for Windows through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes nvm.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.