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PuTTY for Windows

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  • V0.83.0.0

A lightweight terminal for secure remote connections

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Is PuTTY safe?

98/100

Score result: Clean

This file passed a comprehensive security scan using VirusTotal technology. It is safe to download.

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Scan Info

Last scan
Sunday, August 10, 2025
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File Integrity

File
PuTTY_V0.83.msi
SHA256
d816fba5750e95ae5f845ad22bd165e19ebefbbf298f453abc1db2ef7655e4b8
SHA1
e5fc81d1f33a3054f7bf54bde779f5049190286a

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PuTTY has been thoroughly scanned by our advanced security systems and verified by industry-leading partners. This file comes from the official developer and has passed all our security checks, showing no signs of viruses, malware, or spyware. For more information, visit our Security and Trust Center