SoftPerfect File Access Monitor

If you are sharing your computer with multiple users and you keep on finding your files moved to other locations, deleted or edited, then there is a good chance you want to know who is responsible. Regardless of whether it was a careless colleague or a virus, a file monitoring tool could provide you with the information you need.

SoftPerfect File Access Monitor is a comprehensive piece of software that enables you to oversee any modification performed on files on the local drives or over a server.

First off, you should know that the application requires you to specify the hostname and password before you can use. If you just want to monitor your own system, then you might as well use the default localhost and no password. On the other hand, if you install it on other computers as well, then you need to provide the IP and password to access the data.

The program comes with a double-panel, uncluttered and intuitive interface that permits you to view change to all files at a first glance. Highlighting the changes using different colors is a nice feature, particularly if you are tracking multiple types of modifications, as it can save you a lot of time and effort. On a side note, you need to refresh the app to view the changes made recently, an element that is a minor inconvenience.

It is worth mentioning that you can configure the application to track only certain changes made by local users, an option that can help you detect unauthorized operations and security breaches over the file server you are administering for instance. The filter can also come in handy when you are trying to find out any modifications that are made during a specified time interval.

You should know that the app also allows you to find specific files and preview the changes made over time, especially if you cannot access it now. Alternatively, if you do not have a lot of time on your hands, then you can set the application to send you reports on a regular basis or get a notification on the email when changes are performed.

SoftPerfect File Access Monitor packs a few powerful features that enable you to view all file modifications performed on your system or on a server along with the user or process that performed the operation.