A lightweight Windows utility for quickly inspecting files.
Publisher’s description
What is FileID?
FileID by Nathan Wijaya is open-source Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. 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.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: FileID is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is FileID safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
4BA825802DBC76840571A14BD36000D085B7A46F8C78EDD6676CAD8ED158358B· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0Latest | September 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id NathanWijaya.FileID -emsiexec /i FileIDInstaller.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {88565F06-6783-4FE6-8C31-EE317A63BC51} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Nathan Wijaya
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Released
- September 1, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 1, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- winget ID
- NathanWijaya.FileID
- MSI product code
- {88565F06-6783-4FE6-8C31-EE317A63BC51}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is FileID free?
Yes. FileID is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is FileID safe to download?
The download comes from github.com; 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 FileID 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 FileID be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does FileID run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.