How to Monitor Folder for New Files

Native Auditing

• Open the PowerShell ISE → Run the following script, adjusting the path to the directory and the timeframe:

      Get-ChildItem -Path \\pdc\Shared\Accounting\*.* -Filter * | ? {
$_.LastWriteTime -gt (Get-Date).AddDays(-1)
}
      

• Review the results:

Netwrix Auditor for Windows File Servers

1. Run Netwrix Auditor → Navigate to "Reports" → Open "File Servers" → Go to "File Servers Activity" → Select "Files and Folders Created" → Click "View".

Monitoring a folder for new files is easy with Netwrix Auditor — simply choose the "Subscribe" option and define the schedule and recipients.