WhatIsHang

by NirSoftv1.27

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Get information about Windows software that stopped responding/freezing (hang).

Install with winget

$ winget install --id NirSoft.WhatIsHang --exact --version 1.27

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

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About

Sometimes, Windows or a running application hangs, the user interface abruptly stops responding, and you cannot determine what has caused the problem or how to troubleshoot the issue. This utility tries to detect the software or process that is currently hung, and displays some information that may allow you to sort out and understand what exactly is at the root of such unexpected behavior.

Most of the information displayed in WhatIsHang's report, like Call Stack, Stack Data, Processor Registers, and Memory Data is designed for users with Windows programming knowledge. However, WhatIsHang also presents a list of strings and dll files related to the hang issue that can help users without programming skills understand and overcome the causes of the problem and restore normal operation.

Installers · v1.27

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	ZIP archive	-		Direct
x64	ZIP archive	-		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 WhatIsHang.

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 WhatIsHang on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id NirSoft.WhatIsHang --exact --version 1.27. winget downloads the installer from NirSoft and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install WhatIsHang silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id NirSoft.WhatIsHang --exact 1.27 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall WhatIsHang via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id NirSoft.WhatIsHang --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from WhatIsHang's Apps & Features entry.

Is WhatIsHang free?

WhatIsHang is distributed under Freeware. Refer to the publisher (https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/what_is_hang.html) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does WhatIsHang 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 WhatIsHang directly from the publisher.

How do I keep WhatIsHang up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id NirSoft.WhatIsHang --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of WhatIsHang from microsoft/winget-pkgs.