Kind of an odd question I know, but ---
I know some developers pack their files to optimize file size.
I just stubbed my toes on something while using JauntePE, and am hoping someone can tell me a way to identify files that have been packed with UPX or other exe "packers".
thanks in advance for any input.
grannyGeek
Antique Newb
Is there a way to identify UPX'd exe files?
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Try to use Universal Extractor, it will tell you it can not be extracted but ask if you would like to unpack it.
Alternatively, try to unpack it using UPX (or one of the GUIs for it) directly, and see if it throws an error or not.
EDIT: Or as m^(2) said (1 second post time difference ), PEID. This is actually the tool that universal extractor uses to determine the type of executable, but Universal Extractor does the work for you. Your choice really.
Alternatively, try to unpack it using UPX (or one of the GUIs for it) directly, and see if it throws an error or not.
EDIT: Or as m^(2) said (1 second post time difference ), PEID. This is actually the tool that universal extractor uses to determine the type of executable, but Universal Extractor does the work for you. Your choice really.
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