SimpleProgramDebugger is a simple debugging tool for Windows that attaches to existing running program or starts a new program in debugging mode, and then displays all major debugging events occurs while the program is running, including Exception, Create Thread, Create Process, Exit Thread, Exit Process, Load DLL, Unload DLL, and Debug String.
After the debugging events are accumulated, you can easily export them into comma-delimited/tab-delimited/xml/html file or copy them to the clipboard and then paste them into Excel or any other spreadsheet application.
Publisher’s description
What is SimpleProgramDebugger?
SimpleProgramDebugger by NirSoft is free Windows software in the developer utilities category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 77 KB. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 2,088 times. Similar programs include WinMerge, jq and x64dbg.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (77 KB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: SimpleProgramDebugger is a free developer utilitie tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is SimpleProgramDebugger 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:
0487E3E2A8AF213FDAF0202D8FB7DBDF6776F703E6B70E43F2F311694C7AA91B· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.16Latest | September 11, 2022 | 77 KB | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id NirSoft.SimpleProgramDebugger -echoco install simpleprogramdebugger -yRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- NirSoft
- Category
- Developer utilities
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.16
- Released
- September 11, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- August 14, 2023
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 2,088
- Website
- nirsoft.net
- winget ID
- NirSoft.SimpleProgramDebugger
- Chocolatey package
- simpleprogramdebugger
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is SimpleProgramDebugger free?
Yes. SimpleProgramDebugger is free to use.
Is SimpleProgramDebugger 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 SimpleProgramDebugger 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.
Does SimpleProgramDebugger 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.
Can I use SimpleProgramDebugger without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to SimpleProgramDebugger?
WinMerge, jq, x64dbg, Biome and delta. The alternatives page compares them.
