Log file reads, writes, creates and deletes with SoftPerfect File Access Monitor

Australian developer SoftPerfect has released SoftPerfect File Access Monitor, a smart tool which logs all file create, read, write and delete actions on a PC.

If you don’t need every detail then filters enable recording only particular actions, by specified processes, on defined file masks and in your chosen paths.

A good range of reporting options start with an Explorer-type view, immediately highlighting folders with recent activity.

A separate Chronological view lists file actions by time, and can be filtered by operation, user, process and more.

If you’re planning some long-term monitoring then it’s even possible to set up scheduled reports, saving details to a CSV file, and optionally sending them by email.

SoftPerfect File Access Monitor’s trial version has one restriction: the reports hide the names of some users, which limits your options with network monitoring.

The trial won’t expire, though, so if you just need to log file activities on a single PC then it could still be very helpful.

SoftPerfect File Access Monitor is available now for Windows XP and later.