{File and folder comparison utility} Beyond Compare is a great tool for comparing files and folders on your Windows system.

Use it to manage source code, keep folders in sync, compare program output, and validate copies of your data. Beyond Compare can create a snapshot of a live directory structure, and compare it against the live copy at a later date.

Beyond Compare helps you analyze differences in detail and carefully reconcile them. It commands a wide range of file and text operations, as well as script commands for automating tasks.

You can use it to compare text files, folders, ZIP archives, and FTP sites. It’s also ideal for updating Web sites, merging code changes, comparing program output, and more.

Further details and free trial are available from Scooter Software. [1.9M] [Win9x/Me/2k/NT4.x/XP] [Shareware]