About PortGhost
PortGhost reveals which processes are using specific network ports. Built for developers using .NET 10, it allows for instant identification and one-click termination of "zombie" processes causing EADDRINUSE errors.
PortGhost 1.0.1
Lightweight utility to identify and terminate processes haunting your network ports.
- By LoganAI
- Open Source
- Portable
What's new in 1.0.1
Initial Winget release. .NET 10 self-contained portable executable.
Technical details
| Publisher | LoganAI |
|---|---|
| Author | Andrew Logan |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | portable |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | PortGhost.PortGhost |
Install PortGhost from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=PortGhost.PortGhost -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=PortGhost.PortGhost -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=PortGhost.PortGhost -e
PortGhost adds this command to the command line: portghost.
Frequently asked questions
Is PortGhost free?
Yes. PortGhost is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of PortGhost?
The latest version is 1.0.1.
Is it safe to download PortGhost?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with e1973e5ba0eb89ac6a5c5c7a1723e872891cd08d488657bea6b797052aaf2ab5.
Which Windows versions does PortGhost support?
PortGhost runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I uninstall PortGhost?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find PortGhost and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=PortGhost.PortGhost -e.
Is there a portable version of PortGhost?
Yes. PortGhost is available as a portable program (PortGhost.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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