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Compare .reg files

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by dan.cox Oct 10, 2007 last reply Jun 28, 2008

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Can anyone recommend a proven tool for comparing .reg files?
I need to see what changes a patch install is making to the registry.
So I exported the registry before and after and want to compare.
I tried using Reg mon during the install but there is just way too much to sift through.
Any help would be great! Thanks!

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by dan.cox Oct 10, 2007

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by rob miners Oct 10, 2007

I use a program named Regsnap. The Pro version is the way to go. If you do a before and after you can then compare the files. Its output is really easy to follow.

http://lastbit.com/regsnap/default.asp

by dan.cox Oct 11, 2007

Thanks, that tool worked great!

by rob miners Oct 11, 2007

No problems I have been using it to get me out of trouble for years.

by Former member Oct 11, 2007

I use Winmerge for similar tasks. winmerg.org

by office Jun 28, 2008

with systracer you can see registy and files changes

http://www.blueproject.ro/systracer

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