sudo.exe: which program is it?
sudo.exe is a program file that 2 Windows programs install, the best known being gsudo. The list below names each one with its publisher and install folder.
| App | Publisher | Latest version | Default install folder |
|---|---|---|---|
 gsudo | Gerardo Grignoli | 2.6.1 | — |
| psutils | — | 0.2023.06.28 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is sudo.exe safe?
sudo.exe is a normal part of gsudo 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 sudo.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 sudo.exe?
Uninstall gsudo through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes sudo.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.