Data base of all installed files

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Does windows keep a data base of all installed files and what package
they belong to? If so, how does one access it.

If not, does anyone know of an aftermarket tool that can do that?

Or in short, is there some way to track down an individual files
originating installation package?

 

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Open Windows Explorer or My Computer and go to Tools - Folder Options - File
Types.

Right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties sometimes yields
identifying information.

Modem Ani

"Harry Putnam" <reader@newsguy.com> wrote in message
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> Does windows keep a data base of all installed files and what package
> they belong to? If so, how does one access it.
>
> If not, does anyone know of an aftermarket tool that can do that?
>
> Or in short, is there some way to track down an individual files
> originating installation package?

 

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I believe ODBC in administration (control panel) is youre next move.

"Harry Putnam" wrote:

> Does windows keep a data base of all installed files and what package
> they belong to? If so, how does one access it.
>
> If not, does anyone know of an aftermarket tool that can do that?
>
> Or in short, is there some way to track down an individual files
> originating installation package?
>