While Microsoft now considers it a "legacy" tool and suggests newer alternatives like Accessibility Insights , Inspect.exe remains a cult favorite for its simplicity and directness in the Windows 7 environment:
It reveals the hidden skeleton (tree view) of any application, from deep-nested menus in Notepad to complex ERP system buttons. Inspect.exe For Windows 7
Accessibility tools - Inspect - Win32 apps | Microsoft Learn While Microsoft now considers it a "legacy" tool
If you don't want to install the full SDK, many developers use a workaround: Download the Windows 7 SDK ISO . Use an archive tool like 7-Zip to open the ISO. Navigate to the Setup\WinSDKTools folder and open cab1.cab . Inspect.exe For Windows 7