Software packaging

[TANKERx]

I've seen and heard of software that will scan a computer prior to installation of an application and scan it after the installation of the application and then create a file which contains the differences which can be used on further workstations.<br><br>Could anyone point me to this kind of software?<br><br>Thanks in advance!

 

[ChrisBurns]

SMS does this.&nbsp;&nbsp;It isn't too hard either.&nbsp;&nbsp;Here are the basics (you will have to read about the rest).<br>Get a 'clean' machine with your coreload on it.&nbsp;&nbsp;SMS will take a before snapshot.&nbsp;&nbsp;Load the application.&nbsp;&nbsp;Take the after snapshot.&nbsp;&nbsp;Compile it into an .exe.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As you get more experienced, you can check to see which files are copied, and clean up the ones that are not needed.&nbsp;&nbsp;(for instance:&nbsp;&nbsp;reg keys that reference the antivirus software, change options to prevent overwriting .dlls, etc).<br>It would take me a few pages to tell you all of it.&nbsp;&nbsp;Don't worry, it is pretty easy!<br>Good luck,<br>chris <p> <br><a href=mailto: burnz@technologist.com> burnz@technologist.com</a><br><a href= > </a><br>