Proggie that tracks installation changes ?

[Paolo]

Is there a program that you can run while you are installing software that tracks changes made in the registry or system files during installation? Alternatively is there an easy way to take a snapshot of these files pre/post installation to find changes?

 

[EagleF]

Try InCtrl.
It can make a snapshot of the registry, ini files, text files and all files and folders and compare them before and after the installation.
And as far as I know it's freeware.

Note: Depending on your windows version you may need an older version of InCtrl (read about it in the link).

 

[Paolo]

Thanks alot EagleF, I'll give it a try. I'm running winxp. Hopefully it will work even though its an older proggie. The link you gave required membership($) to d/l. I found a free link here..

 

[WannaFly]

System Mechanic has this functionality but it will only tell you what changed, not provide an undo

 

[Firus]

Installrite. Works awesome and allows you to create a package that will install the changes on to other machines. I used this alot at work for installing things like winzip, vnc etc. saves lots of clicks and always get the right settings and passwords.

 

[Paolo]

Thanks everyone for all these options. I'll give 'em a try and report back.