pip.exe: which program is it?
pip.exe is a program file that 6 Windows programs install, the best known being Miniforge3. The list below names each one with its publisher and install folder.
| App | Publisher | Latest version | Default install folder |
|---|---|---|---|
 Miniforge3 | conda-forge | 26.9.4-0 | — |
 Mambaforge | conda-forge | 24.11.0-1 | — |
 Mambaforge-pypy3 | conda-forge | 24.11.0-1 | — |
 Miniforge-pypy3 | conda-forge | 24.11.0-1 | — |
| Miniconda3 | Anaconda, Inc. | py314_26.9.4-0 | — |
| Anaconda3 | Anaconda, Inc. | 2026.07-1 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is pip.exe safe?
pip.exe is a normal part of Miniforge3 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 pip.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 pip.exe?
Uninstall Miniforge3 through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes pip.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.