openssl.exe: which program is it?
openssl.exe is a program file that 5 Windows programs install, the best known being FireDaemon OpenSSL. The list below names each one with its publisher and install folder.
| App | Publisher | Latest version | Default install folder |
|---|---|---|---|
| FireDaemon OpenSSL | FireDaemon | 4.0.3 | — |
| OpenSSL Light | Shining Light Productions | 4.1.0 | — |
| OpenSSL | Shining Light Productions | 4.1.0 | %ProgramFiles%\OpenSSL |
| openssl-lts-light | — | 3.0.22 | — |
| OpenSSL Light LTS | Shining Light Productions | 3.5.6 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is openssl.exe safe?
openssl.exe is a normal part of FireDaemon OpenSSL 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 openssl.exe located?
By default the installer puts it in %ProgramFiles%\OpenSSL. The folder can be changed during installation.
How do I remove openssl.exe?
Uninstall FireDaemon OpenSSL through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes openssl.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.