File facts checked August 15, 2026

Download EasyMiner with the release facts visible

The preserved download path keeps its existing redirect to SourceForge. The latest file is an unsigned Windows installer from 2020, so review the identity and limitations below before continuing.

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Current package

Download details

The file was retrieved without execution from the unchanged SourceForge latest-download target on August 15, 2026. Hash identity does not prove that a file is safe or suitable for your system.

EasyMiner download and release details
Preserved site path/download/easyminer.7z
Unchanged destinationSourceForge latest download
Current fileEasyMiner_Setup.exe
Product version metadata0.98
Upstream project last updated
Maintainer listed by SourceForgebuzzbuzzu
License listingGPLv3 terms
Domain relationship: SourceForge currently names easyminer.net, not easyminer.io, as the project website. This page is an independent verification guide unless the upstream maintainer confirms otherwise.

Before the click

Understand the redirect

  1. The button opens /download/easyminer.7z on this site.
  2. The server should answer with a temporary redirect to the unchanged SourceForge latest-download URL.
  3. SourceForge selects a mirror and currently serves EasyMiner_Setup.exe.
  4. The old path ends in .7z, but the delivered file is an .exe. Do not rename it.

Before execution

Verify, scan, then decide

  1. Confirm the final host belongs to SourceForge and the file name matches this page.
  2. Calculate SHA-256 and compare it with the value above.
  3. Inspect Properties → Digital Signatures; the checked file was not signed.
  4. Scan the file with current security software. Do not disable protection merely to continue.
  5. Stop if the file name, size, hash, host, or behavior differs from what you expected.

Transparent software disclosure

What is known — and what still needs review

These limits matter for an old mining installer and should be resolved by the upstream publisher where possible.

Principal functions

The SourceForge listing describes CPU/GPU mining, pooled or solo modes, Stratum/getwork support, and a log viewer.

Bundled components

The listing references cpuminer, cgminer, gpuminer, and cudaminer. This site has not audited the bundled binaries or their versions.

Network behavior

Mining requires network connections to pools or nodes. Exact endpoints, pool defaults, and current compatibility are not verified here.

System changes and data

Administrator requirements, startup changes, telemetry, and personal-data handling have not been independently audited by this site.

Removal

Check Windows Settings → Apps for an EasyMiner uninstall entry. If none exists, stop all miner processes and consult upstream support before deleting files.

Why mining software may trigger warnings

Attackers often install miners without permission, so security products may classify mining executables as potentially unwanted software. An alert may be a false positive or a real threat. Treat it as a reason to stop, verify provenance, inspect the unsigned publisher status, and seek a second opinion — never as a reason to switch protection off.

Mining risk notice

Mining results and costs vary with asset price, network difficulty, pool rules and fees, hardware efficiency, electricity price, uptime, cooling, maintenance, software settings, taxes, and local rules. This information is educational, not financial advice. Profitability, availability, and security are not guaranteed.