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Is there a utility that monitors the changes that a software install makes on the filesystem and registry for Windows Server or Workstation OS? I did a Google search and found <b>uninstalltool_setup.exe</b> which is described as capable of performing this task. However, our environment does not allow us to install software from unknown sources. Please advise if this or any other reputable tool exists to track/audit a software installation process. Thank you.
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Is there a utility that monitors the changes that a software install makes on the filesystem and registry for Windows Server or Workstation OS? I did a Google search and found uninstalltool_setup.exe which is described as capable of performing this task. However, our environment does not allow us to install software from unknown sources. Please advise if this or any other reputable tool exists to track/audit a software installation process. Thank you.

Software install monitoring utility

Software is any set of instructions that directs a computer to perform specific tasks or operations. Computer software consists of programs, libraries and related non-executable data (such as documentation). Computer software is non-tangible, contrasted with computer hardware, which is the physical component of computers. Software written in a machine language is known as "machine code". However, in practice, software is usually written in high-level programming languages than machine language. High-level languages are translated into machine language using a compiler or interpreter or a combination of the two.

Software

Operating systems perform basic tasks, such as recognizing input from the keyboard, sending output to the display screen, keeping track of files and directories on the disk, and controlling peripheral devices such as disk drives and printers. For large systems, the operating system makes sure that different programs and users running at the same time do not interfere with each other. The operating system is also responsible for security, ensuring that unauthorized users do not access the system. Operating systems provide a software platform on top of which other programs, called application programs, can run.

Operating Systems

This topic area includes legacy versions of Windows prior to Windows 2000: Windows 3/3.1, Windows 95 and Windows 98, plus any other Windows-related versions including Windows Mobile.