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ssservice.exe: which program is it?

ssservice.exe is a program file of shadowsocks-rust. It is installed together with the program and is how it is started from the command line.

AppPublisherLatest versionDefault install folder
shadowsocks-rust — 1.25.0 —

Frequently asked questions

Is ssservice.exe safe?

ssservice.exe is a normal part of shadowsocks-rust 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 ssservice.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 ssservice.exe?

Uninstall shadowsocks-rust through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes ssservice.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.