software install history log

[kater1]

Simple question.

Does windows XP or windows 7 have a built in software installation history log?

If so, how do I access it?

I would like to track what software was installed on my computer by date.

Thanks

Bill

 

[Nothinman]

Nothing really reliable because so much software does it's own installation routine. Depending on how thorough you want to be you can rely on the Add/Remove Programs list and created date on each program's directory.

 

[kater1]

I was looking more for something to watch if someone installed a hidden software on my PC

 

[Nothinman]

I was looking more for something to watch if someone installed a hidden software on my PC

One would assume that any software designed to be hidden wouldn't use the normal software installation facilities. You need something like tripwire or aide to verify and report on any filesystem changes periodically.