ssh-keyscan.exe: which program is it?
ssh-keyscan.exe is a program file that 3 Windows programs install, the best known being git-with-openssh. The list below names each one with its publisher and install folder.
| App | Publisher | Latest version | Default install folder |
|---|---|---|---|
| git-with-openssh | — | 2.56.0.2 | — |
| mina-sshd | — | 2.20.0 | — |
| mls-software-openssh | — | 10.4p1-1 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is ssh-keyscan.exe safe?
ssh-keyscan.exe is a normal part of git-with-openssh 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 ssh-keyscan.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 ssh-keyscan.exe?
Uninstall git-with-openssh through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes ssh-keyscan.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.