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WinSpy

by Catch22 Solutionsv1.9.3

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A programmer's utility for inspecting and modifying window properties

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Catch22.WinSpy --exact --version 1.9.3

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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About

WinSpy++ is a native Win32 developer utility for inspecting windows, controls, styles, properties and related information in running Windows applications. It also provides a window-finder tool for selecting windows directly from the desktop.

Installers · v1.9.3

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x86Portable-Direct
x64Portable-Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for WinSpy.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install WinSpy on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Catch22.WinSpy --exact --version 1.9.3. winget downloads the installer from Catch22 Solutions and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install WinSpy silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Catch22.WinSpy --exact 1.9.3 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
How do I uninstall WinSpy via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id Catch22.WinSpy --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from WinSpy's Apps & Features entry.
Is WinSpy free?
WinSpy is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/strobejb/winspy) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does WinSpy work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls WinSpy directly from the publisher.
How do I keep WinSpy up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id Catch22.WinSpy --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of WinSpy from microsoft/winget-pkgs.