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  1. December 10th, 2005 12:47 AM #1
    TheNovice
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    What software do you use...

    If you want to find out what language has been used to write a software (i.e. VBA, C++ etc.)

    I am sure I have read something about that on some forum but I can't find it anymore and I have Googled it but with no luck.

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  2. December 10th, 2005 12:59 AM #2
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    Most compilers leave a string in the executable that clearly states what language it was written in.

    Edit: Also...
    http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&l...n&q=define:VBA

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  3. December 10th, 2005 01:36 AM #3
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    Thanks Orson Welles, but I am not sure that you reply to the question. What I am after is a software that tells which software and which version has been used to write it.
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  4. December 10th, 2005 03:37 AM #4
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    Originally posted here by TheNovice
    Thanks Orson Welles, but I am not sure that you reply to the question. What I am after is a software that tells which software and which version has been used to write it.
    Fine... PEid.
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    The simple solution is to copy the file as .txt and open it in wordpad/notepad. The header should contain the information as suggested.

    If the file has been packed or encrypted you may not be able to read this "in plain" so use this:

    http://www.softpedia.com/get/Program...-updated.shtml

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  6. December 10th, 2005 10:29 AM #6
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    Thanks Nihil and Orson Welles that was exactly what I was looking for. Sorry Orson Welles but the first link that you gave me was not relevant to my question, did not mean to upset you.

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