The file ssh.exe is associated with Secure Shell software which enables end-users and network administrators to connect to another computer via remote access. The software uses an advanced encryption technology so that the connection between the client and the host computer will not be rendered vulnerable to attacks by hackers. The administrator can set up keys to enable the end-user to connect to the remote computer without the need for inputting a username or password, or both. The file is installed by different Open SSH software. This is also utilized by network administrators to connect to the server PC to manage the server and its services. The file generally utilizes port 22 of the PC to connect to a remote computer via the Internet. The file is typically installed in the Windows folder or a subfolder of Windows in drive C. There is nothing else that can be found about the file; nothing on its typical size, and nothing on its stability and performance.

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. ssh.exe. is used by Secure Shell, If you shut down ssh.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop ssh.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Secure Shell, from your system.

After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed ssh.exe

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Secure Shell, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.

We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.

The first thing you should do if ssh.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that ssh.exe, belongs to, in this case Secure Shell