validrive.exe: which program is it?
validrive.exe is a program file of ValiDrive, freeware by Steve Gibson. It is installed together with the program and is how it is started from the command line.
| App | Publisher | Latest version | Default install folder |
|---|---|---|---|
| ValiDrive, freeware by Steve Gibson | Gibson Research Corp. | 1.0.1 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is validrive.exe safe?
validrive.exe is a normal part of ValiDrive, freeware by Steve Gibson 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 validrive.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 validrive.exe?
Uninstall ValiDrive, freeware by Steve Gibson through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes validrive.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.