SCRCPY is a brilliant free tool that you can use to view and control your Android device on Windows. It's completely free, easy to use and has more features and options than any other tool on the market. But you may have some issues getting it to work on some devices as the scrcpy.exe can be mistaken for a threat. Thankfully! that is not the case and the issue is Windows being overly sensitive so follow along as we sure you how to fix no scrcpy.exe File after unzipping SCRCPY.

Takeaways:

  1. Learn how to fix missing scrcpy.exe file after unzipping SCRCPY on Windows PCs
  2. Where is the scrcpy.exe file kept after unzipping SCRCPY on Windows?

How to Fix No scrcpy.exe File When Unzipped

If you’ve just downloaded and unzipped SCRCPY on your Windows machine and can’t find the scrcpy.exe file, it’s likely due to an antivirus program mistakenly flagging the file as a threat. This usually happens when the antivirus is not up-to-date or is overly sensitive. Follow these steps to resolve the issue:

Check Your Antivirus Software

Many antivirus programs mistakenly identify SCRCPY's executable as a false positive and quarantine or delete it. To fix this, follow these steps:

  • Make sure your antivirus software is up-to-date with the latest virus definitions. This will usually fix the issue if the software is wrongly flagging scrcpy.exe.

  • Open your antivirus and look for the quarantine or history section. If SCRCPY was flagged, you’ll likely find it there. Restore the file if possible.

  • Whitelist or Exclude SCRCPY: Add the folder where SCRCPY is located to your antivirus’s whitelist or exclusions list to prevent it from flagging or removing the file in the future.

Re-download SCRCPY After Antivirus Cleanup

If your antivirus software has already removed scrcpy.exe, you’ll need to download SCRCPY again. Here’s how:

  • Go to the official SCRCPY GitHub releases page: SCRCPY GitHub Releases

  • Download the Windows zip file (e.g., scrcpy-win64-vX.X.X.zip).

  • Extract the contents using a program like 7-Zip or WinRAR.

  • Before opening or running scrcpy.exe, make sure your antivirus is either temporarily disabled or has added the file to the whitelist.

Temporarily Disable Antivirus (Then turn it back on)

If you’re still having trouble with the antivirus detecting SCRCPY as a threat, consider temporarily disabling your antivirus while extracting and running SCRCPY. Make sure to enable your antivirus afterwards.

  • Disable Antivirus: Right-click on your antivirus icon in the system tray and select Disable or Pause Protection.

  • Extract and Run SCRCPY: Once your antivirus is temporarily disabled, extract SCRCPY and attempt to run scrcpy.exe.

  • Re-enable Antivirus: After confirming that SCRCPY works, make sure to re-enable your antivirus.

Use a Different Antivirus (Optional)

If your antivirus software continues to cause issues, you might want to try a different antivirus program. Some users have reported fewer problems with different brands. Consider switching to a program with a lower false-positive rate for development tools.