wacs.exe: which program is it?
wacs.exe is a program file that 2 Windows programs install, the best known being simple-acme. The list below names each one with its publisher and install folder.
| App | Publisher | Latest version | Default install folder |
|---|---|---|---|
 simple-acme | simple-acme | 2.4.1.2444 | — |
| win-acme | — | 2.2.9.1701 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is wacs.exe safe?
wacs.exe is a normal part of simple-acme 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 wacs.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 wacs.exe?
Uninstall simple-acme through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes wacs.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.