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Is there anyway to detect what compiler was used to create an exe?

by simpleonline1234
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I have the exe file in hand and want to know what compiler would be needed to decompile the exe to view the source code.
Thanks
#compiler #create #detect #exe
  • Profile picture of the author jlxsolutions
    In short i doubt you will ever be able to do that.
    But you could try to reverse engineer some it .
    Whit something like IDA pro

    Quote wikipedia:The Interactive Disassembler, more commonly known as simply IDA, is a disassembler used for reverse engineering. It supports a variety of executable formats for different processors and operating systems. It also can be used as a debugger for Windows PE, Mac OS X Mach-O, and Linux ELF executables. A decompiler plugin for programs compiled with a C/C++ compiler is available at extra cost. The latest full version of Ida Pro is commercial software; an earlier and less capable version is available for download free of charge (version 4.9 as of 2009[update])[1].
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  • Profile picture of the author KirkMcD
    It doesn't matter what compiler was used. You'll never be able to decompile to see the original source code.
    The best you'll get is assembly language and maybe the display code for a form.
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    • Profile picture of the author WillDee
      Unless it's .NET that's not obfuscated or secured using a decent protector.

      There are a few decent tools that can recover a bog-standard .net dll or exe to your choice of C#, VB or even Delphi.

      It's one of the things I loathe about writing software, the constant need to go out of your way to try outwit crackers, and usually at great expense.

      Originally Posted by KirkMcD View Post

      It doesn't matter what compiler was used. You'll never be able to decompile to see the original source code.
      The best you'll get is assembly language and maybe the display code for a form.
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  • Profile picture of the author WillDee
    PEiD is a good tool to use.

    Originally Posted by simpleonline1234 View Post

    I have the exe file in hand and want to know what compiler would be needed to decompile the exe to view the source code.
    Thanks
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