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PCBooster Free File Monitor
PCBooster Free File Monitor
Monitor File Changes to Timely Stop Any Harmful Operation
  • Monitor file/folder/program changes;
  • Capture invisible changes in background;
  • Customized notifications & actions to be monitored;
  • Generate log in real-time;
  • Compatible with Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/10;
  • Free & easy to use. No hidden cost, no nothing!
Quick Guide for File Monitoring

FAQ
Q01: Why do I need to monitor my files?

A: The file monitor is useful for watching files that have been changed, renamed, removed and created or a combination of one or more of these without your notification. These changes can cause your computer to run slow or lose data. You can set up this monitor to view the file activity information at any time for any file on your computer.

Q02: What is PCBooster Free File Monitor?

A: PCBooster Free File Monitor is a system utility that can persistently monitor all the folders including subfolders for newly added/deleted/changed files. It lets you easily monitor the software activities in your computer system.

Q03: What are the main functions of PCBooster Free File Monitor?

A: PCBooster Free File Monitor is mainly used to monitor which files have been changed, renamed, removed and created or a combination of one or more of these.

Q04: Can your software monitor program execution?

A: Yes. Our PCBooster Free File Monitor can monitor any kind of execution of a program with access to full installation. It keeps the track of running applications and processes, as well as monitoring their particular activities.

Q05: Does the monitoring info display in real-time?

A: Yes. PCBooster Free File Monitor displays all the activities in real time in a list.

Q06: What the colors in the main window mean?

A: The blue text represents File; green text represents directory and red text represents removed entry.

Q07: What is the "Filter"? How to use it?

A: The file filter can help you quickly find your wanted files for monitoring. The items in "Filter" are checked by default, you can unselect one or more of them according to your demands.

Q08: How to stop monitoring?

A: The program will automatically monitor the changes of folders stored in C:\ hard disk (by default) as long as you launch it. To stop the monitoring, go to "File" tab and unselected "Active".

Q09: How can I clear the logs?

A: PCBooster Free File Monitor provides you specific log info of the tracked files or folders, including timestamp, action, name and other items. To clear the logs, go to "File" tab and choose "Clear Log" to sweep away all the old log info and generate newer info for your analysis or other use.

Q10: How can I set the notifications to display?

A: You can manage what type of information the notification should contain by checking or unchecking one or all preferences among file name, directory name, attributes, size, last write, last access, creation and security in "Filter - Notifications".

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