NT Filemonitor

Reduced computer performance can be the result of different intrusions or errors on your PC, some of which an antivirus program isn’t able to detect. However, you can take matters into your own hands and monitor specific folders to view all operations to spot any suspicious behavior. In this regard, NT Filemonitor comes with just the right tools.

Can be used on the go

On the bright side of things, the application is good to go from the moment download is done, so it’s possible to carry it around on a USB flash drive to use on other computers as well. It can also serve as a solution to monitor the host thumb drive.
The visual design is straightforward, but doesn’t pose any accommodation problems. One of the two sections is where the target folders are displayed, while the second section is the real time updating log of events. There’s a quick option to add all drives to the scan, which provides in-depth details even on operations performed in system folders.

Behavior and export options

Each section comes with a set of options of its own. The watcher puts a decent list of preset filters at your disposal, such as file name, attributes, access or creation date, and more, with the possibility to remove or add more. The second section is dedicated to file types, and you get to add custom masks to either include or exclude from the monitoring process.
The operation doesn’t start without your consent. From this point every file in the target folders is monitored, and all operations instantly get enlisted in the main window. The process can be paused or stopped completely. Export options make it possible to generate a log file under the TXT format.

A few last words

In conclusion, NT Filemonitor is a handy application you can use to tighten your defenses against malicious content. It can either be used as a simple monitor tool for daily tasks, or to heavily watch system folders and log every change.