NTFS Hidden Data Finder is a free sysadmin/advanced user tool that can search an NTFS-formatted drive or folder for alternate data streams (ADS), extended attributes (EA), and/or reparse points and log the found data to a report text file you can view.
Publisher’s description
What is Setup?
Setup by Chris Long is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 802 KB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Small download (802 KB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: Setup is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Setup safe to download?
- The file is served by ssesetup.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
0AD18495EF4FC8C5C85E124F68DEFCF5C53BDE0B8A704FF0AD26230AE01CF751· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1Latest | March 12, 2023 | 802 KB | 32-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ChrisLong.NTFSHiddenDataFinder -eNTFSHiddenDataFinder11.exe /SILENTRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Chris Long
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 1.1
- Released
- March 12, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- May 12, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- ssesetup.com
- winget ID
- ChrisLong.NTFSHiddenDataFinder
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Frequently asked questions
Is Setup free?
Setup is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Setup safe to download?
The download comes from ssesetup.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 Setup 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 Setup be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Setup run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Setup without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.