About Strings
Strings scans the file you pass it for UNICODE (or ASCII) strings of a default length of 3 or more UNICODE (or ASCII) characters.
Strings 2.54
Strings scans the file you pass it for UNICODE (or ASCII) strings of a default length of 3 or more UNICODE (or ASCII) characters.
- By Sysinternals
- Proprietary
- Portable
- Updated Jun 22, 2021
Technical details
| Publisher | Sysinternals |
|---|---|
| Author | Mark Russinovich |
| Version | 2.54 |
| Release date | 2021-06-22 |
| License | Proprietary |
| Installer type | zip |
| Architecture | x86 |
| Package ID | Microsoft.Sysinternals.Strings |
Install Strings from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Microsoft.Sysinternals.Strings -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Microsoft.Sysinternals.Strings -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.Sysinternals.Strings -e
Strings adds this command to the command line: strings.
Frequently asked questions
Is Strings free?
Strings is proprietary software from Sysinternals. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.
What is the latest version of Strings?
The latest version is 2.54, released on Jun 22, 2021.
Is it safe to download Strings?
The download button links to the official installer published on download.sysinternals.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with b1a0a3dc5f639af1c98ae5832676727646eb3d543640e65e310dff747e733a25.
Which Windows versions does Strings support?
Strings runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86) systems.
How do I uninstall Strings?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Strings and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.Sysinternals.Strings -e.
Is there a portable version of Strings?
Yes. Strings is available as a portable ZIP archive (Strings.zip, 32-bit (x86)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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