examineguid

examineguid is a command-line utility designed to inspect and analyze GUIDs (Globally Unique Identifiers). GUIDs are 128-bit values used to uniquely identify information in computing systems. This tool allows users to parse a given GUID and extract its constituent parts, providing a more human-readable representation of the identifier.

The primary function of examineguid is to take a standard GUID string as input and break it down into its hexadecimal components. This can be useful for debugging, auditing, or understanding the structure of GUIDs within a system. The output typically includes the sequential part, the timestamp information if present (as GUIDs can be time-based), and the node identifier (MAC address) if it's a version 1 or version 4 GUID.

When using examineguid, a user would typically provide the GUID as an argument to the command. The tool then processes this input and prints the extracted fields to the standard output. For developers or system administrators working with various identifiers, examineguid offers a straightforward method to deconstruct and understand these unique values without needing to manually parse the string or write custom scripts. It serves as a utility for gaining insight into the internal structure of GUIDs.