Tool and library to extract CAB files from InstallShield installers.
Publisher’s description
What is unshield?
unshield is an open-source package managers & updater program for Windows.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as Portable. The main installer is 66 KB. It runs without installation (portable).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (66 KB)
In short: unshield is an open-source package managers & updater tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs.
Is unshield safe to download?
- The file is served by raw.githubusercontent.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:
662FEFEFC6988A3744DDC6B5B8D2E96AC21876D532F7D23A597C4CA797764A6B· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 26, 2026)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6.2Latest | 66 KB | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›scoop install main/unshieldProgram files (.exe): unshield.exe, unshield-deobfuscate.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install unshieldInformation
- Category
- Package managers & updaters
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.6.2
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- Scoop package
- main/unshield
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Frequently asked questions
Is unshield free?
Yes. unshield is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is unshield safe to download?
The download comes from raw.githubusercontent.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.
Does unshield run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Can I use unshield without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
