Shell Extensions are in-process COM objects which extend the abilities of Windows operating system. Most shell extensions are automatically installed by the operating system, but there are also many other applications that install additional shell extension components. For example: If you install WinZip on your computer, you'll see a special WinZip menu when you right-click on a Zip file. This menu is created by adding a shell extension to the system.
The ShellExView utility displays the details of shell extensions installed on your computer, and allows you to easily disable and enable each shell extension.
Publisher’s description
What is ShellExView?
ShellExView is a free terminals & cli tool program for Windows from NirSoft.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as Portable and EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 104 KB. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 7,013 times. Similar programs include PowerShell, Oh My Posh and QPDF.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Small download (104 KB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: ShellExView is a free terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ShellExView safe to download?
- The file is served by nirsoft.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
73248FB48EE6387CADBD6BDDE5265CBEF465CEA7FCA8F3B72EAC5C408F4E7CCB· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.01Latest | June 9, 2019 | 159 KB | 64-bit ZIP32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id NirSoft.ShellExView -echoco install shexview -yshexview_setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- NirSoft
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable, EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.01
- Released
- June 9, 2019
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 7,013
- Website
- nirsoft.net
- winget ID
- NirSoft.ShellExView
- Chocolatey package
- shexview
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ShellExView free?
Yes. ShellExView is free to use.
Is ShellExView safe to download?
The download comes from nirsoft.net, 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 ShellExView 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 ShellExView be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does ShellExView run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to ShellExView?
PowerShell, Oh My Posh, QPDF, Alacritty and yq. The alternatives page compares them.
