Exe Spy

While the internet is a great way to find an application that can suit virtually all needs a computer user might have, it is important to be mindful of the risks that come with running certain programs.

As such, inspecting an executable’s details for retrieving important information such as its hashes, libraries and virus scans is a pivotal part of interacting with any program you intend to run on your system, which is where the Exe Spy analysis utility comes into play, making it easier for users to preview the data related to an app.

The app comes in two flavors, namely — portable for on-the-go setups powered by USB flash drives and installable format for home computers, meaning that users can pick the version that best suits their particular workflow.

The interface boasts a side panel listing a wide variety of viewable information about a given executable file, and most sections are displayed in a tabular format for users to easily track and find the information they need.

Software testers will make good use of the program’s ability to display the general information of the chosen file in a dedicated tab, in order to check the last time an app was updated, the architecture that the app was designed to run on and the status of the digital signature to verify whether the executable is a genuine one before reviewing it.

Exe Spy can also aid programmers through its option to display the libraries and how many times they are implemented, along with its capability of listing the types of resources and IDs used. A preview of the analyzed executable is available for those who wish to access the public key token and the exact version of the application.

Power users have at their disposal a hex view of the binary file displaying the offset, characters and decoded text in order to easily find the right properties to change in an external editor. Online copies of executables can be easily compared through their hash codes, and the app displays a plethora of types for users to choose the right type of data to fit their requirements.

Viewing the amounts of encrypted or compressed data sections can be done using the program’s built-in entropy visualizer, available in both line plot and heat map formats for more complex use cases.

It is important to be mindful of the risks that come with running or installing various applications found online, since they can contain malware or ransomware-related code. As such, the app is equipped with a VirusTotal searching tool that can be enabled by providing an API key, making it easier for users to scan and preview analysis results without using the web interface.

Whether you want to preview more details about a certain file than what can be displayed in Windows’ File Explorer Properties menu, or you want to inspect the hashes and virus reports related to an app before deciding whether it’s safe to run it, Exe Spy may be a great tool for the job, thanks to its comprehensive tabular layout and VirusTotal implementation.