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    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by simsi, Apr 22, 2009.

  1. simsi

    simsi Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello everybody,

    I am looking for a tool that can watch file and registry changes while installing a program. It should work on Windows 7/Vista 64.
    The thing I'd really appreciate is if it could include a feature to create something like a batch or executable file which I can use to create the same changes or even a few selected ones that the installation has made by executing that file in another computer. I need this because I have a small scientific software tool that I urgently need to use in a 64-bit environment.

    Thank you!
    Simone
     
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  2. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    On 32 Bit Kaspersky Internet Security alerts you if a software accesses a registry key or if a file (exe) has been changed... (in the advanced mode)

    But it doesn't rgister the changes that occur as far as I know...
    and its 32Bit where I have Kaspersy, not 64 Bit

    ...just went digging, this for the registry?
    http://technet.microsoft.com/sysinternals/bb896652.aspx
     
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    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    RegMon is good, but it's really a legacy utility for older versions of WinOS. SysInternals' Process Monitor is the updated version that combines the functionality of both Regmon and Filemon, and adds enhancements on top of that.

    Process Monitor should run on all clients as of WinXPSP2, or higher, and is a portable exe (meaning no installation - you just copy it and run it).

    Keep in mind, Process Monitor should permit the OP to do what she wants, but it will take some practice because Process Monitor dumps a heck of a lot of info at you very quickly, and learning how to use the filters efficiently is an absolute must.
     
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