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Windows 10 Pro Version 1909 - What Is "curl.exe"

Anonymous
2019-12-11T20:38:08+00:00

I found a suspicious file on my system after December 2019's Patch Tuesday.

My OS:  Windows 10 Pro Version 1909

(Fully updated and patched. Third-party security software installed. Windows Security used as a backup.)

Filename:  curl.exe

File Location(s):  Various Windows system folders, including my persona account (which is a local account).

  1. Is the file "curl.exe" in the various Windows system folders a standard part of a Windows 10 installation or upgrade (e.g. Patch Tuesday, out-of-band update, or semi-annual channel)?
  2. If "curl.exe" is not a standard part of Windows 10, why does it keep showing up on my machine every time I do a system update; e.g. after Patch Tuesday, after an out-of-band update, semi-annual update, and so on?

Thanks in advance for your advice.

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-12-11T20:56:15+00:00

    Hi my name is Ross, I'm an independent advisor. I'd be happy to help with your issue.

    Curl is a utility used to make http requests, its typically used by developers and system administrators. It has been included in the newer Windows 10 builds so is nothing to worry about.

    Please see this article for further details:

    http://get-cmd.com/?p=5181

    Regards,

    Ross

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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