PE Explorer is the most feature-packed program for inspecting the inner workings
of your own software, and more importantly, third party Windows applications and
libraries for which you do not have source code. Designed for users focused on
various types of software reverse-engineering, PE Explorer offers the powerful
tools needed for detailed analysis and debugging.
PE Explorer lets you open, view and edit a variety of different 32-bit Windows
executable file types (also called PE files) ranging from the common, such as
EXE, DLL and ActiveX Controls, to the less familiar types, such as DLL.MUN, SCR
(Screensavers), CPL (Control Panel Applets), SYS, MSSTYLES, BPL, DPL, and more
(including executable files that run on MS XBox platform).
Publisher’s description
What is PE Explorer?
PE Explorer by Heaventools Software is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) and MSI installers for 32-bit Windows. It needs Windows 10 or newer. 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
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: PE Explorer is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is PE Explorer safe to download?
- The file is served by heaventools.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
C6424DF1E0DEC4D1361F231DCA9E4385CFA1863DFFF673A5C73FA741A447808F· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.99.6Latest | July 7, 2021 | — | 32-bit MSI32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Heaventools.PEexplorer -epexsetup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Heaventools Software
- Licence
- PE Explorer End-User License Agreement EULA
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup), MSI
- Version
- 1.99.6
- Released
- July 7, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- July 7, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- heaventools.com
- winget ID
- Heaventools.PEexplorer
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Frequently asked questions
Is PE Explorer free?
PE Explorer is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: PE Explorer End-User License Agreement EULA). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is PE Explorer safe to download?
The download comes from heaventools.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 PE Explorer 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 PE Explorer be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does PE Explorer support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 32-bit.
Does PE Explorer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.