ubuntu.exe: which program is it?
ubuntu.exe is a program file that 5 Windows programs install, the best known being Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. The list below names each one with its publisher and install folder.
| App | Publisher | Latest version | Default install folder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | Canonical Group Limited | 2204.2.47.0 | — |
| Ubuntu | Canonical Group Limited | 2204.1.8.0 | — |
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | Canonical Group Limited | 1804.6.4.0 | — |
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | Canonical Group Limited | 2004.6.16.0 | — |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | Canonical Group Limited | 2404.0.5.0 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is ubuntu.exe safe?
ubuntu.exe is a normal part of Ubuntu 22.04 LTS 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 ubuntu.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 ubuntu.exe?
Uninstall Ubuntu 22.04 LTS through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes ubuntu.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.