RegistryChangesView is a tool for Windows that allows you to take a snapshot of Windows Registry and later compare it with another Registry snapshots, with the current Registry or with Registry files stored in a shadow copy created by Windows.
When comparing 2 Registry snapshots, you can see the exact changes made in the Registry between the 2 snapshots, and optionally export the Registry changes into a standard .reg file of RegEdit.
Publisher’s description
What is RegistryChangesView?
RegistryChangesView by NirSoft is free Windows software in the cleaners & uninstallers category. It ranks 14th by popularity among cleaners & uninstallers in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 98 KB. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 23,099 times. Similar programs include CCleaner 7, OSSEC HIDS and Windows Memory Cleaner.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (98 KB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: RegistryChangesView is a free cleaners & uninstaller tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is RegistryChangesView safe to download?
- The file is served by nirsoft.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
618ECAF84B559991CF08B90E1B66C13474517B931D09250F66BBBD96C393340A· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.31Latest | August 21, 2025 | 98 KB | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id NirSoft.RegistryChangesView -echoco install registrychangesview -yRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- NirSoft
- Category
- Cleaners & uninstallers
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.31
- Released
- August 21, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- September 30, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 23,099
- Website
- nirsoft.net
- winget ID
- NirSoft.RegistryChangesView
- Chocolatey package
- registrychangesview
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is RegistryChangesView free?
Yes. RegistryChangesView is free to use.
Is RegistryChangesView safe to download?
The download comes from nirsoft.net, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install RegistryChangesView with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does RegistryChangesView run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use RegistryChangesView without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to RegistryChangesView?
CCleaner 7, OSSEC HIDS, Windows Memory Cleaner, IObit Uninstaller and RegCool. The alternatives page compares them.
