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ExecutedProgramsListLastActivityView

Best for: Reviewing which programs have been run on a Windows PC

Best for: Checking what happened on a Windows PC recently, from programs run to crashes and shutdowns

Free

Freeware from NirSoft with no paid tier.

 Free

Freeware from NirSoft; free to use and redistribute unmodified at no charge.

Windows Windows
  • Combines several Registry sources and the Prefetch folder in one list
  • Shows version details of each executable
All 4 strengths
  • Combines several Registry sources and the Prefetch folder in one list
  • Shows version details of each executable
  • Command-line export for scripting
  • Portable, runs on Windows XP through Windows 11
  • Combines many Windows activity sources into one timeline
  • Portable single executable with no installation
All 4 strengths
  • Combines many Windows activity sources into one timeline
  • Portable single executable with no installation
  • Exports to CSV, tab-delimited, XML and HTML
  • Data Source column shows where each entry came from
  • Last execution time is available only for some programs
  • Registry data comes from the current user's keys
  • Times based on Registry key modification can be wrong
  • Some actions keep only the latest entry per file extension
All 3 limitations
  • Times based on Registry key modification can be wrong
  • Some actions keep only the latest entry per file extension
  • No built-in option to delete the recorded activity
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Not open source Not open source
License: Freeware License: Freeware
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available Not stated if it works offline
Sources

Catalog checked October 8, 2026
Sources

Catalog checked October 8, 2026

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