In addition to using labels, I use Installer Oberver. I run it before and after
installing software. Then I know what has been added, removed, or changed. It allows
for very easy cleaning after messy installers.
Andrew
> A simple way to see what a program installs is to apply a label to
> everything in your extensions and control panels folders before you
> install. After the install, anything with no label is what was installed.
> As to checking for newer extensions being overwritten, I don't really have
> an answer, except it's usually the same things. I suppose you could make a
> printout of what is in your folders before hand, and see if any of them has
> suddenly become non-labeled, ie, overwritten. It's the easiest way I know
> to see what a program installs.
>
> -Jon Glass
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