Looking for utility to list information about files.
October 8, 2007 7:26 AM Subscribe
Is there a utility (freeware or not) that will allow me to specify a directory in Windows XP and monitor that directory for any changes to files (access time, modified time, etc..)?
I've tried a few things (Sysinternals utilities) but they seem to be overkill for what I want. Also, within windows you can add a "Date Modfied" field to the detail file listing but it doesn't seem to work. Any ideas would be appreciated.
I've tried a few things (Sysinternals utilities) but they seem to be overkill for what I want. Also, within windows you can add a "Date Modfied" field to the detail file listing but it doesn't seem to work. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Anyway - open up a command prompt, [Click Start, type "cmd" and press return.
I think you mean Click Start, Click Run then type "cmd" and press return, Capain Sarcasmo.
posted by TheAspiringCatapult at 7:41 AM on October 8, 2007
I think you mean Click Start, Click Run then type "cmd" and press return, Capain Sarcasmo.
posted by TheAspiringCatapult at 7:41 AM on October 8, 2007
What do you want to happen when something is new or updated?
posted by cmiller at 8:23 AM on October 8, 2007
posted by cmiller at 8:23 AM on October 8, 2007
Response by poster: What do you want to happen when something is new or updated?
I'd just like to be able to see when a file was accessed indicated by a date and time stamp. If this could be dumped to a log file or show up in a UI, that would be fine. The app I'm trying to monitor has a ton of directories and subdirectories. A utility that would allow me to specify what directories to monitor would be very helpful.
posted by KevinSkomsvold at 8:33 AM on October 8, 2007
I'd just like to be able to see when a file was accessed indicated by a date and time stamp. If this could be dumped to a log file or show up in a UI, that would be fine. The app I'm trying to monitor has a ton of directories and subdirectories. A utility that would allow me to specify what directories to monitor would be very helpful.
posted by KevinSkomsvold at 8:33 AM on October 8, 2007
Best answer: Also, try out Directory Monitor Utility.
posted by bigmusic at 8:46 AM on October 8, 2007
posted by bigmusic at 8:46 AM on October 8, 2007
Response by poster: Thank you BigMusic. That is perfect for what I need!
posted by KevinSkomsvold at 8:57 AM on October 8, 2007
posted by KevinSkomsvold at 8:57 AM on October 8, 2007
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Anyway - open up a command prompt, [Click Start, type "cmd" and press return.]
Then type "dir /od "{the directory you wish to monitor}"
The last modified files will appear in the list in modified order along with the modified date.
e.g.
C:\>dir /od "s:\run"
Directory of s:\run
27/08/1999 14:02 37 unlock.bat
27/08/1999 14:02 27 report.bat
27/08/1999 14:02 36 admin.bat
27/08/1999 14:02 28 select.bat
13/01/2007 14:10 133 sms7.bat
posted by seanyboy at 7:33 AM on October 8, 2007