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We've compiled a list of 5 free and paid alternatives to Window Detective. The primary competitors include WinSpy++, Winspector Spy. In addition to these, users also draw comparisons between Window Detective and XWinspector, WinSpy, WinID. Also you can look at other similar options here: Development Tools.


WinSpy++
Free Open Source

Note: WinSpy++ appears to have been superceded by https://alternativeto.net/software/winspy/.

WinSpy
Free Open Source

Retrieve window information.

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Window Detective is a programmer's tool used to "spy" on an application's windows...

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Window Detective Overview

Window Detective is a programmer's tool used to "spy" on an application's windows and allows you to view and even modify some of its properties.

Key features of Window Detective include:
- View properties of windows such as text/title, dimensions and styles.
- Set properties such as text/title, dimensions and styles.
- View all windows in a tree hierarchy of parent/child windows.
- 'Pick' windows to inspect using the mouse.
- Advanced search which allows you to find windows that match specified criteria.
- Listen for window messages sent to a window.
- "Smart Settings" that intelligently remember user settings such as window positions.

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