Add/Remove - does history log exist?

[Vance Roos]

Is there a log kept somewhere on XP Pro for the programs I have
installed or uninstalled at times in the past?

 

[Larry(LJL269)]

Dont know of any but I have a generaal 'Install' folder that
has shortcuts to what I run like
01-EZ AV
03-EndItAll- Ctr+Alt+Dels
..
..
..
When I want to install X, I just copy this folder & change
its name to 'Install X' . Moving all these 2 1 location and
sorting by data provides history.

This ensures my installs r trouble free too. 05 above saves
Registry(not with Restore tho) which I name 'Install X' too
so that's 2nd history.

HTH - Larry

Wed, 24 Sep 2003 21:22:41 +0100, Vance Roos

Is there a log kept somewhere on XP Pro for the programs I have
installed or uninstalled at times in the past?

Any advise given is my attempt to show appreciation for all
the excellent help I've received here but I'm no MVP so it
may only apply NUGS (Normally, Usually, Generally, Sometimes

 

[Kelly]

Hi Vance,

Start/Run/Regedit

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Uninstall

/top10faqs.htm

 

[Vance Roos]

Start/Run/Regedit

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Uninstall

This looks like a list of currently installed apps rather than a list
of all the current & former apps - which is what I want.

 

[Rob Schneider]

This looks like a list of currently installed apps rather than a list
of all the current & former apps - which is what I want.

I have never heard of a way to keep history of former apps. In fact,
the opposite normally occurs where people report problems with vestages
of un-installed app leaving a trail in the registry, folders, etc.

I would recommmend a manual log that you keep as you add new applications.

If you need an automated log, then you or someone could write a program
that that runs at intervals (or figure out how to run it automatically
when a program is installed or un-installed) that extracts the data in
the Un-install registry key provided by Kelly and keeps a running log of
any new entries. Data in these registry keys are very rich with
potential for storing in a database.

It's highly likely that someone has written such an application which
may or may not be findable via Google. Sounds like something a
security-conscious organisation would like. (to control what risk, I
guess I'm not so sure, though).

 

[Larry(LJL269)]

(to control what risk, I
guess I'm not so sure, though)

I use my crude method posted above 4 3 things:
1-Road Map when I install new OS
2-Keep track of apps I've tried, & I try alot on
experimental clone of XP. Some I keep for only minutes-
StrikeFighter, SendTo Modifier, & PS Elements r recent
examples.

Comments/suggestions/corrections appreciated.
Larry


Any advise given is my attempt to show appreciation for all
the excellent help I've received here but I'm no MVP so it
may only apply NUGS (Normally, Usually, Generally, Sometimes