PEiD Tab

Taking a look at the details File Explorer provides you with before running an executable could avoid a host of unpleasant experiences.

Even though reliable, said info may not be sufficient to help you make an idea about how secure you are when opening such a file, but there are software solutions offering to enrich File Explorer’s capabilities, and PEiD Tab is living proof.

First of all, users should be aware that installing the program on their system should not take more than a couple of seconds. Once the process is complete, you simply need to right-click any PE file then select “Properties” in order to be prompted with the information the app can collect.

To be more specific, the new tab shows you details about the compiler used to build the executable, and implicitly the programming language employed, the packer, and cryptor. Details about the entrypoint, file offset, linker, EP section, first bytes, and subsystem are organized at the top of the window so that you can easily access them.

The file signature is also displayed, with the application being able to recognize up to 672 alternatives in this regard, with the mention that adding custom signatures is also possible.

Aside from that, the program can also calculate SHA265, MD5, and CRC, with their values being readily available at the bottom of the tab.

On an ending note, PEiD Tab is an approachable application complementary to File Explorer and capable of assessing various aspects regarding a portable executable file. Considering that it does not interfere with your workflow in any way and that all this data helps you make an idea about the tools used in compiling an app as well as its hash values, the tool is definitely worth a shot.