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Winspector - Ultimate Programmers Window Spy Utility

Latest build info
Build: 37
Date: 19 November 2006
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See every message sent
You can see every message sent to a window, right from creation.
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Filter messages easily
Remove 'noise' messages and reduce the clutter.
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Find your window
A click-drag operation finds you window.
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Window properties
Easily copy window properties.
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What is it

Have you ever used Spy++ that comes with MSVC? If you have then you know what Winspector is - but take out all of the annoyances of Spy++ and add in a big bag of handy tweaks and features.

Winspector is a Windows application that allows you to look at the messages being sent in the system. When developing your own applications you can see the messages and you can inspect them, but you can't do the same with other running applications. With Winspector you can.

Winspector takes the fabulous Spy++ to the next level. If you really must know then read why I wrote Winspector and what irritated me most about Spy++.

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What's next

If you want to read about some of the things I'd like to add to Winspector then read the todo.txt file that is installed with it.

Winspector is now the Windows spy of choice. If you're not using Winspector then you're missing out on some cool and useful features.

Report a bug

Have you found a bug? Then let me know.

Suggest a feature

Is Spy++ irritating you? Mail me and let me know what you want Winspector to do. Give me as much or as little detail as you like.

Get notified of updates

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Various

You can alter the display and layout of the Window Properties and the tracking tip used when dragging the window selector.
Click here for details of the tags used.

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