SoftPerfect File Access Monitor

SoftPerfect File Access Monitor's purpose is to monitor all the files on your hard drive and log which ones have been accessed and by whom or what. It can also tell you what actions have been performed on each file and when. The software can be quite useful if you have a server or an office network and you need to keep track of your files and the activity on your network.

SoftPerfect File Access Monitor is distributed as a freeware application. It is compatible with a wide range of Windows versions, from Win XP to Win 10, as well as various Server editions. Downloading and installing the software doesn't take long and it doesn't involve any complicated settings. Also, you don't have meet any special requirements and you don't have to sacrifice too many resources.

Completing the installation process is all you have to do. The application will work constantly in the background, keeping an eye on all your files. If you wish to see what files have been manipulated, you can bring up the software's user interface through an executable.

Accessed files are displayed in a tree structure, on the left side of the user interface. If you select a file or folder, you will see what actions have been performed on it, on the right half of the window. The information includes the performed operation, the user who performed it, as well as the process and the time.

The logged information can be filtered, to display only specific operations, users, processes or time frames. Additionally, the application lets you search for individual files, which is useful if you wish to see if a specific file has been manipulated.

By default, the information is kept in a local database for one month, but you can set a longer period of time or set the application to keep it indefinitely. Another interesting aspect is the fact that SoftPerfect File Access Monitor can be set to send its logs to an email address of your choice.

With SoftPerfect File Access Monitor, you will always who manipulated your files, how and when.