Overview

What is BatchResourceUpdater?

BatchResourceUpdater : Automates extracting, updating, and removing of resources from PE files

In depth

A closer look at BatchResourceUpdater

The BatchResourceUpdater (BRU) application was developed to be a small program that automates extracting, updating, and removing of resources from PE files. It uses an XML file to describe all the actions it should perform, manipulates the files, saves them, and updates the checksum of the files. This program is not fully tested so backup all files first. However, I have seen no problems yet. This meant to complement, not replace, programs such as ResourceHacker. BatchResourceUpdater provides you with no way of finding out which resources already exist and you can only view resources by extracting them. It does nothing special for string, menu, and dialog resource types. Instead you should use ResourceHacker to modify the resources, extract them, and then use BRU. Where BRU really shines is the automation - allowing you to 'instantly' apply resource changes if the binary changes (e.g. because of a Windows Update).

Verdict

Should you download BatchResourceUpdater?

BatchResourceUpdater runs on Windows 10/11 and is available under the Freeware license — the installer is 245 KB. We’ve catalogued it under General.

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