vt.exe: which program is it?
vt.exe is a program file that 2 Windows programs install, the best known being vt-cli. The list below names each one with its publisher and install folder.
| App | Publisher | Latest version | Default install folder |
|---|---|---|---|
 vt-cli | VirusTotal | 1.3.1 | — |
 Reverse Engineer's Toolkit (retoolkit) | Mente Binária | 2023.05 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is vt.exe safe?
vt.exe is a normal part of vt-cli 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 vt.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 vt.exe?
Uninstall vt-cli through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes vt.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.