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pec.exe: which program is it?

pec.exe is a program file of Paranoia Error Correction. It is installed together with the program and is how it is started from the command line.

AppPublisherLatest versionDefault install folder
Paranoia Error Correction Paranoia Works 1.1.1 —

Frequently asked questions

Is pec.exe safe?

pec.exe is a normal part of Paranoia Error Correction 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 pec.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 pec.exe?

Uninstall Paranoia Error Correction through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes pec.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.