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Export the list of installed software

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Export the list of installed software

Identify the 32-bit and 64-bit applications reported in the registry and export the result to CSV.

Command / script 
$Chemins = @(
    'HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\*',
    'HKLM:\Software\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\*',
    'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\*'
)

Get-ItemProperty $Chemins -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue |
    Where-Object DisplayName |
    Select-Object DisplayName, DisplayVersion, Publisher, InstallDate |
    Sort-Object DisplayName -Unique |
    Export-Csv "$env:USERPROFILE\Desktop\logiciels-installes.csv" -NoTypeInformation -Encoding UTF8

When should you use it?

Useful before replacing a workstation, reinstalling Windows, or comparing two computers.

What the script does

  • The script queries the uninstall locations in the Windows registry.
  • The CSV file is created on the desktop of the signed-in user.

Precautions

  • Portable applications and some Microsoft Store apps may not appear.

Rollback

Simply delete the CSV file when you no longer need it.

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