Phrozen Windows File Monitor

Phrozen Windows File Monitor is a straightforward and useful application that was particularly created to offer a simple method to keep track of all the changes that occur in real time on a specific or all system hard drives.

The program is wrapped in a simple and clean interface displaying the information in either a tree structure or a well-organized list, as well as shows basic functions on the upper part of the window that lets you adjust the viewing of the captured items. Plus, thanks to its portability it can be dropped to multiple external drives and run from any Windows-based computer.

In order to start the process all you have to do is hit the "Record" button, which runs a quick search and can be paused and stopped anytime. The program displays individual file details, such as the file name, the taken action (create, delete, update), along with the location.

Unfortunately, you can't sort the data based on action or file name. Phrozen Windows File Monitor saves the list TXT document format so you can open it with other applications. The index can be cleared manually or set to perform a deletion when the app is closed.

The properties panel lets you pick what options are more suited for you, depending on what are you looking for. For example, you can filter what events it should capture, such as added and deleted media, association, removed drivers, network share, renamed folders and files, along with what partitions to record. It's possible to pick what extensions it should look for, like executable files, images, multimedia items, or documents.

Plus, there is also an exception list, where you can specify what locations it's not allowed to capture. Keep in mind that all adjustments need to be made when the program is not occupied with keeping track of changes. Optional features can be enabled, such as automatically start capturing at startup, minimize the app to system tray on close, and automatic tree expansion when adding new results.

The bottom line is that Phrozen Windows File Monitor is a reliable and user-friendly utility that comes in handy when you want to simply record all the modifications made while working or running the computer.