smartdns.exe: which program is it?
smartdns.exe is a program file of SmartDNS-rs (MSVC toolchain). It is installed together with the program and is how it is started from the command line.
| App | Publisher | Latest version | Default install folder |
|---|---|---|---|
 SmartDNS-rs (MSVC toolchain) | YISH | 0.13.1 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is smartdns.exe safe?
smartdns.exe is a normal part of SmartDNS-rs (MSVC toolchain) 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 smartdns.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 smartdns.exe?
Uninstall SmartDNS-rs (MSVC toolchain) through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes smartdns.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.