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Directory Monitor for Windows

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Directory Monitor provides real-time surveillance of local directories and network shares. It notifies users of file changes, deletions, modifications, new files, and access events.
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  • Pros

    • Real-time monitoring of file changes and access.
    • Monitors local and network shares, including hidden.
    • Executes applications or scripts upon event.
    • Extends functionality via custom plugins.
    • Logs network user responsible for changes (Pro feature).

  • Cons

    • Background Windows service requires Pro upgrade.
    • Network user change logging requires Pro version.
    • Command-line interface available only in Pro.
    • Offline share change detection requires Pro.
    • Hidden background script execution requires Pro.
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GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
2.13.5.3
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 10
Additional Requirements
None
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Total Downloads
2,083
Downloads Last Week
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By DevEnterprise
Monitor and detect who is making changes to your directories and network shares in real-time.
You can use Directory Monitor for real-time surveillance of certain directories and will notify you of file changes, deletions, modifications, and new files.

FREE features* Real-time monitoring of file changes, modifications, deletions, new files and file access.* Monitor local directories or network shares (including hidden/private shares).* Balloon notifications whenever an event is detected.* Options to detect all files in subdirectories and changes to file attributes.* Optionally execute an application/script when an event occurs.* Log all changes to a text file of your choice.* Include and exclude filters per directory.* Extend functionality with your own custom plugins.* Auto updating, import/export.

PRO features:* Run as a background Windows service.* Attempt to log the user on the network that made the changes.* Command-line version to run from the console.* Snapshots to determine changes even when a share is down or the machine was off.* Run external applications/scripts without hidden and in the background.

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