Regshot

1.9.0.7 Registry change detector for Windows

Felix Cheng

Compares snapshots of the Windows registry to detect changes made to it during software installations or system modifications.

Free and open source registry monitoring software download, reviewed by Felix Cheng
Which lets you quickly take a snapshot of Windows registry - Screenshot of Regshot
Advantages to a portable app and easy-to-use environment - Screenshot of Regshot
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Display registry changes made by newly installed applications.

Regshot is a small and simple application with one goal in mind: to show you what changes have happened in your Windows Registry.

Regshot takes a snapshot of your registry and compares it to a second snapshot of your registry taken at a later point. Here, you can see exactly which keys have been modified. They are viewable either as an HTML file or as a TXT file which you can view in Windows Notepad.

In addition, you can specify which folders to report changes for.

Features of Regshot

  • Automation: Automatically take snapshots of your registry before and after system changes.
  • Backup & Restore: Backup and restore registry files to ensure data safety.
  • Command-line Interface: Supports command line for integration with other tools.
  • Compare Registry Files: Quickly compare two registry files and generate reports.
  • Compression: Compress registry files to save space and speed up loading.
  • Defining File Types: Limit comparison to certain file types for more precise results.
  • Detailed Comparison Reports: Comprehensive reports provide clear details of what has changed.
  • Easy to use: Makes capturing a snapshot of your Windows registry and comparing it to a later state a breeze.
  • Exclude Keys: Exclude registry keys from comparison to eliminate false positives.
  • Export & Import: Export and import registry files for easy sharing and archiving.
  • Flexible Snapshots: Create snapshots manually or schedule them to run at a certain time.
  • Search & Replace: Find and replace values in the registry with ease.

Compatibility and License

Regshot has been released under the open source GPL license on Windows from PC utilities. The license provides the options to freely download, install, run and share this program without any restrictions. The source code for Regshot should be freely available and modifications are certainly permitted as well as the option to inspect the software.

What version of Windows can Regshot run on?

Regshot can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It runs on both 32-bit and 64-bit systems with no dedicated 64-bit download provided.

Filed under:
  1. Regshot Download
  2. Free Computer Utilities
  3. Open source and GPL software
  4. Portable Software
  5. Registry Monitoring Software
Regshot has been picked by our editors as very good.
Regshot has been tested for viruses and malware.
We have tested Regshot 1.9.0.7 against malware with several different programs. We certify that this program is clean of viruses, malware and trojans.