ANE is a Windows tool for editing and renaming file names and searching for and creating (dummy) files and folders with customized names and with great precision.
Publisher’s description
What is ANE?
ANE by Avarwand is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.1.28.1, released on September 27, 2026. The version history goes back to September 17, 2026: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Project description on GitHub: “Avarwand Name Editor”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: ANE is a Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ANE safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
1FE6AB0B6321669E15BA7C5ED01F6BA56B8C08AAF3FB4D18078CA77A18CD873E· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1.28.1Latest | September 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.9 | September 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Avarwand.ANE -emsiexec /i ANE-2.1.28.1-Setup-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {0A2A2B51-32BE-57AC-9EB1-2100DE54C937} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Avarwand
- Licence
- EULA
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/avarwand/ANE
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 2.1.28.1
- Released
- September 27, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 17, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Avarwand.ANE
- MSI product code
- {0A2A2B51-32BE-57AC-9EB1-2100DE54C937}
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Frequently asked questions
Is ANE free?
ANE is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: EULA). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is ANE safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install ANE with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can ANE be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does ANE run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of ANE?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 17, 2026.