File Alert Monitor is a simple application for Windows with the help of which users can monitor changes in files and folders.
Relevance
The program is currently not supported by the developers. The last update was completed a long time ago. Moreover, a popular scanning platform VirusTotal detected multiple viruses in the installation package during inspection. To sum up, it is not advisable to set up the file on an unprotected system to prevent damage to sensitive data.
Keep an eye
There is a customizable watchlist which displays real-time changes of selected data. Users can add desired folders to stay updated on the latest modifications. There are instant alerts and notifications with adjustable volume levels. It is possible to select any directory for monitoring purposes.
Thanks to detailed event logging, you are able to review reports and check the changes that have occurred over a specific period. Such an option allows you to detect and analyze unauthorized edits which is especially helpful for auditing.
There is a set of filters with which you are able to configure tracking features. The utility helps you to select specific files and exclude certain components. The last thing to mention is low resource usage which does not slow down the performance of the system.
Features
- automatically detects the latest changes to directories;
- possible to generate and save logs;
- no longer supported;
- free to download and use;
- compatible with modern Windows versions.
