Editing SoftICE (section)

{{Short description|Kernel mode debugger}}
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{{Infobox software
| name = SoftICE
| title = SoftICE
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| caption = SoftICE debugger interface
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| author = [[NuMega]]
| developer = [[Compuware]]
| released = {{Start date and age|1987}} (DOS)
| discontinued = yes
| latest release version = v4.05
| latest release date = {{Start date and age|2000}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.angelfire.com/bug/ass_1/Readme.htm|title=NuMega SoftICE 4.05 Release Notes|access-date=2012-06-04|archive-date=2018-01-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180101035553/http://www.angelfire.com/bug/ass_1/Readme.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| operating system = [[Microsoft Windows]]
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| genre = [[Debugger]]
| license = Proprietary
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'''SoftICE''' is a [[kernel mode]] [[debugger]] for [[DOS]] and [[Windows]] up to [[Windows XP]]. It is designed to run underneath Windows, so that the [[operating system]] is unaware of its presence. Unlike an application debugger, SoftICE is capable of suspending all operations in Windows when instructed. Due to its low-level capabilities, SoftICE is also popular as a [[software cracking]] tool.   

Microsoft offers two kernel-mode debuggers, [[WinDbg]] and KD, without charges. However, the full capabilities of WinDbg and KD are available only when two interlinked computers are used. SoftICE, therefore, is an exceptionally useful tool for difficult driver-related development. The last released version was for Windows XP.

Older versions exist for DOS and compatible operating systems. SoftICE was originally produced by the company [[NuMega]], and was subsequently acquired by [[Compuware]] in 1997, which in turn sold the property to [[Micro Focus]] in 2009. Currently, Micro Focus owns the [[source code]] and patents, but is not actively maintaining SoftICE.