Any other tools like Inctrl5 out there?

Question

I've been using InControl5 for 10+ years to take snapshots of Windows folders and registry while testing software installation packages. It takes a snapshot of the system before running the install program and then takes another snapshot when the install is complete. It compares the two snapshots and generates a report which shows files, folders and registry values created, modified or deleted.

It seems to me there might be a newer/better tool out there by now. Does anyone use anything else for this kind of purpose?

Answer 1

There's Sandboxie combined with an additional utility called SandboxDiff that might be able to do what you need. The author of SandboxDiff mentioned he had also previously used InControl5.

Answer 2

You might have a look at Total Uninstall. I've been using it for years and it's a very efficient uninstaller that compares snapshots before and after installation. Very reliable and highly configurable.

Answer 3

Have a look at RegShot !

"Regshot is an open-source (LGPL) registry compare utility that allows you to quickly take a snapshot of your registry and then compare it with a second one - done after doing system changes or installing a new software product."