Is there an application that allows me to track changes to the operating system when installing software?

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Published on 2011-11-14T01:26:42Z Indexed on 2011/11/14 1:54 UTC
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For example I need to know the files created by the installation, the registry key entries, system changes, etc. It would be ideal if I could revert the installation. The solution should not be virtualized. It could be a combination of sandboxing e.g. sandboxie however with the ability to view the registry changes, directory and file updates & changes, etc. I used to be able to use Altiris SVS however it is not supported on Windows 7, Windows 2008, etc. The solution should be ideally free.

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