Utility to compare two directory trees?

Does anyone know of a utility that can examine
two directory trees (the same contents, but one is
"before" and one "after" a series of files edits), and
output which files have been changed?

P.

Windiff. I think you can download it from the MS download site. HTH.

There is a utility called WhatChanged, but can't remember if freeware or $.

I use a program called Total Commander. It does what you asked, and more.
Take a look at:
http://www.ghisler.com/

Hi

Microsoft's Windiff.exe is an option.

It is to be found on a Win2k/WinXP CD, in the Support Tools
Install "Support Tools" by starting suptools.msi from <cd-drive>\Support\Tools\

Also note that there is updated versions of Support Tools available:

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Support Tools
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...1-ba8011fabf38

Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Support Tools
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000...pporttools.asp

After the install, you will find Windiff.exe in %ProgramFiles%\Support Tools\

Two other file/folder difference analysis tools:

CSDIFF
http://www.componentsoftware.com/Pro...Diff/index.htm

FCU File-Compare Utility
http://www.geherbert.de/fcumain.html

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You may want to check our Synchronize It! tool from
http://www.grigsoft.com/. It comes with Compare It! - tool which
compare 2 files and shows which changes were done, with ability to
merge files manually.

Igor Green
http://www.grigsoft.com
Compare It! + Synchronize It! : Files and folders comparison never was
easier!

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1 2nd May 01:38 paul moloney External User Posts: 1	Utility to compare two directory trees? Does anyone know of a utility that can examine two directory trees (the same contents, but one is "before" and one "after" a series of files edits), and output which files have been changed? P.

2 2nd May 01:38 capitan External User Posts: 1	Utility to compare two directory trees? Windiff. I think you can download it from the MS download site. HTH.

3 2nd May 01:38 alphonse External User Posts: 1	Utility to compare two directory trees? There is a utility called WhatChanged, but can't remember if freeware or $.

4 2nd May 01:38 lmo External User Posts: 1	Utility to compare two directory trees? I use a program called Total Commander. It does what you asked, and more. Take a look at: http://www.ghisler.com/

6 2nd May 01:39 grigsoft External User Posts: 1	Utility to compare two directory trees? You may want to check our Synchronize It! tool from http://www.grigsoft.com/. It comes with Compare It! - tool which compare 2 files and shows which changes were done, with ability to merge files manually. Igor Green http://www.grigsoft.com Compare It! + Synchronize It! : Files and folders comparison never was easier!