Monitoring a file

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harryray2
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Monitoring a file

Post by harryray2 »

When I install a programme, I sometimes like to see the files that have been created/modified. I usually do this by checking dm:lastxmins and/or dc:lastxmin .

Would it be possible for Everything just to show the files that have been created/modified pertaining to the installation?
void
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Re: Monitoring a file

Post by void »

Please try the Index Journal

The Index Journal will only log a few recent changes.

You can increase your maximum Index Journal size under Tools -> Options -> Index.


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If you know the installation date, use:
dm:>installation-date
harryray2
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Re: Monitoring a file

Post by harryray2 »

Thanks, I know how to monitor the changes, but what I'm trying to do is just get the results from a particulkar installation.

If there are a lot of other creations and modifications going on at the same time there ca be quite a lot of results to plough through.
I can whittle it down a bit by setting up some omissions but this still leaves quite a few unwanted results.
therube
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Re: Monitoring a file

Post by therube »

nirsoft: FolderChangesView - Monitor files changes on Windows

"FolderChangesView is a simple tool that monitors the folder or disk drive that you choose and lists every filename that is being modified, created, or deleted while the folder is being monitored.

You can use FolderChangesView with any local disk drive or with a remote network share, as long as you have read permission to the selected folder."


Do note that this is not a catch-all - because no telling where an installer will throw files...
harryray2
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Re: Monitoring a file

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Yes, thanks, I've used folderchangesview, but, as you say, it's not specific enough...I've also tried uninstall programmes, bu they don't monitor all the files created.

Regarding read permissions, I forgot about that. Does Everything bypass read permissions?
Do you know how I can enable read permissions for a whole drive or is it not a good idea from a security standpoint?
horst.epp
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Re: Monitoring a file

Post by horst.epp »

harryray2 wrote: Tue May 24, 2022 7:04 pm Yes, thanks, I've used folderchangesview, but, as you say, it's not specific enough...I've also tried uninstall programmes, bu they don't monitor all the files created.

Regarding read permissions, I forgot about that. Does Everything bypass read permissions?
Do you know how I can enable read permissions for a whole drive or is it not a good idea from a security standpoint?
The Everything service provides the necessary rights for scanning.
No need to change any permissions.
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