InstalledFileChecker

W98 Installed (System) File Checker version 4.5
by Fredledingue

Last update: 3th of april 2009

To dowload Installed File Checker (18 Kb) click here
For W98 ONLY - this program will NOT work on XP or Vista!

DESCRIPTION:

-Quickely compare files to help you to track changes in your system.
-Scan the root of drive C, the Windows folder, the Program File folder and folders of your choice.
-Allow exclude list, easy configurationn, autodect recommanded folders etc.
-Faster than similar applications.

This application is very useful and handy everytime you install or uninstall something. You can also do a check regularly without installing or uninstalling anything, for keeping a watch on your system or just for fun. It takes only a few seconds.
If something goes wrong you can always try to find out what has changed since it was all right.

INSTALLATION:
Unzip into a folder of your choice. (No further installation necessary.)
DO NOT install System File BackUp in the same directory as System File Checker!!!

Non-updated W98 platforms:
Windows Script Host 5.6. is strongly recommanded! (normaly installed with uSP2 or above)
If you see an error message while using these scripts, please download it from Microsoft. (Size 664 KB) or install recklessly the Unofficial Service Pack for Windows 98SE (Size 16Mb)

This program should work on W98 FE and SE. I couldn't test it on ME or W95 but you can try.

HOW TO USE:

1/ Doubleclick checksystem*.hta (*=version number).
===> output in HTML format

2/ Follow the instructions
ATTENTION: NEVER doubleclick on *.bat files or other files!!!!
... AND READ CAREFULY THE README FILE!
3/ Run it again one week later or after you installed or removed another program.

HISTORY:

0.6
-Uncomplete test release

0.7
-First complete release
-Renamed to "Installed Files Checker" tto avoid confusion with "System File Checker".
-Scan the root of drive C, the Windows folder, the Program File folder and also folders of your choice.
-Added ifc_config*.vbs
-Improved interface and other bug fixess

0.8
-Fixed: Some rare bugs in the batch fille

0.9
-Fixed: The "Problem with StartA and SttartB" error causing a termination of the script

1.0
-Fixed: An Important bug causing mistakkes when list not sorted by the batch file
-Fixed: Path sometimes not mentioned
(Jumped from version 1.0 to 2.0 ==> New comparision engine)

2.0
-Comparision engine rewritten for higheer reliability
-ifc_config*.vbs writes a batch script that avoids unsorted lists as much as possible
-Gives the change in free space on drivve again

2.1
-Added: Exclusion list
-Fixed: New folders sometimes not checkked (verify batch file and new folders)
-Improved the function to avoid unsorteed lists
-Updating the batch file for new unsortted folder found during the process
-Fixed: Various potential errors but noot all
-Less garbage in the reports! (when lissted by blocks)
-Lists of scanned and excluded folders added at the top of the report (also in ScanList.txt)
-Added: Duration of the process (for deebuging purpose and curiosity)

2.2
-Improved: Exclusion list setting
-Other minor improvements

2.3
-Removed some debug informations and poop-ups
-Fixed: Mistakes in file path when the script reaches the end of the list

2.4
-Fixed: Various potential errors but maaybe not all! :mad:
-Fixed: lists with "0 items" not appearring anymore.
-Improved: Display of small block of fiiles, now listed individualy
-Imrpoved: Naming of the report files ((_yymmdd_hhnnss ). Now they will list chronologicaly in Explorer

2.5
-Fixed: Potential errors in reported fiile paths.

2.6
-Added HTML output with tables and linkks to folders
-Improved: TXT output sorted by folder,, then by type of change: easier reading
-Fixed: Program not responding (infinitte loop) in some case
-Fixed: Files with "hidden" and "systemm" atributes not listed twice

2.7
-Fixed an important bug which appeared in version 2.6: many files not reported and wrong paths (Sorry for those who used 2.6)

2.8
-Fixed more errors.

2.9
-Fixed more errors, especialy in file ppaths.

3.0
-Fixed more errors.
-Fixed uselessly reporting the directorry where the program is located.

(Jumped from version 3.0 to 4.0 ==> New comparision engine + graphic interface)

4.0
-Added: HTA graphic interface to displaay results and progressbar
-Added: Summary display (also works witthout the HTA interface)
-Completely new comparison engine (moree use of the memory), which means:
* Much faster for large numbers of file change.
* Speed is more consistant, more predictable.
* Smaller and simplier code (the last one became a monster after all the fixes)
* More reliable
-Fixed: Won't restart the batch file annymore (if that ever happened to you)
-Removed: Verifying the integrity of thhe batch file (no need to be nervous on unsorted folders anymore)

4.1
-Added: HTA interface for the configuraation settings
-Fixed: New bug from version 4.0 : New folder content not listed and not compared
-Fixed: Other potential albeit not expeerienced errors.
-Fixed: Cell on the top of the 1st tablle empty and not framed.
-Fixed (posssibly fixed in v4.0 alreadyy): Some folders are listed twice, in two separate tables, with different results.
-Fixed (posssibly fixed in v4.0 alreadyy): Sometimes the directory where the script is installed is mentioned.
-Improved: Dos prompt not apearing anymmore. Instead, a progressbar is shown.
-Improved: Better Scan list and Excludee list handling by the program as well as by the user
-Improved: Minor details in the checksyystem41 HTA interface
-Removed temporarily: Support for text output

4.2
-Fixed: Subfolders of excluded folders still scanned
-Fixed: Error "input past end of file" when InvalidPathsIndex.txt is empty
-Fixed: Other possible errors with ifc__config and checksystem*.vbs

4.3
-Optimized: For Windows Script Host 5.11 and possibly below (non updated w98) ATTENTION: WSH 5.6 still strongly recommanded (faster).
-Added: Personal comment on the reportss
-Added: Indexing in a Html page the repport file names and the comments for easier re-viewing
-Fixed: Configuration interface not lauunching the application
-Improved: Other minor details

4.4
-Improved: Use of registry for communiccation among separate scripts (should avoid "file already exists" errors)
-Added: WSH version detection (click "AAbout")
-Fixed: Comment field disapearing afterr "Closing Help"

4.5
-Improved: Configuration panel now readds old settings if any.
-Improved: Use of registry (finished) aand other minor things in the code.
-Fixed: Configuration panel showing an "Ok" dialog box instead of "Yes No".
-Fixed: Configuration panel not showingg the Program Files folder

4.5b (silent update - no effect while using)
-Fixed minor bug with registry (ProgrammFilesDir)

TERM OF USE:

Free to use and distribute for private and non commercial and non professional purpose.
These scripts are under copyright protection.

These scripts are provided freely and without warranty. The author can not be held responsible for damage or loss of data resulting from the direct or indirect use of these scripts.

Information generated by These scripts MAY DIFFER FROM REALITY and MAY BE MISLEADING.

Use at your own risk.