QUESTION: Is there a way to log an Application installation???

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Steve

Hi,

I'm looking for a way to log everything that an application does to my hard
drive during installation... specifically what files are installed, what
files are changed and (hopefully) any mods/adds to the Registry.

Preferably, a solution would be a "app.log" file I can view and print (if I
choose). Also, I hope it'd be something I can "turn off/on" (so I can
choose when to log or not).

Thanks in advance!
Steve
 
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| Hi,
|
| I'm looking for a way to log everything that an application does to my hard
| drive during installation... specifically what files are installed, what
| files are changed and (hopefully) any mods/adds to the Registry.
|
| Preferably, a solution would be a "app.log" file I can view and print (if I
| choose). Also, I hope it'd be something I can "turn off/on" (so I can
| choose when to log or not).
|
| Thanks in advance!
| Steve
 
Steve said:
Hi,

I'm looking for a way to log everything that an application does to my hard
drive during installation... specifically what files are installed, what
files are changed and (hopefully) any mods/adds to the Registry.

Preferably, a solution would be a "app.log" file I can view and print (if I
choose). Also, I hope it'd be something I can "turn off/on" (so I can
choose when to log or not).

Thanks in advance!
Steve
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