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How to monitor a folder and execute a task?

  • 29-06-2012 01:18PM
    #1
    Scruff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,228 ✭✭✭


    Is is possible on Windows Server 2008 to monitor a folder and execute a task like call a batch script to do something when a new file is detected in the folder?
    Thanks


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  • #2
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 96,078 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    you could run a scheduled batch file every 10 minutes

    if exist c:\folder\file.* call action.bat

    don't forget you have to move / rename the file or it will keep being called.


  • #3
    ressem
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 2,427 ✭✭✭ressem


    I'd suggest powershell scripts and
    http://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/scriptcenter/Powershell-FileSystemWatche-dfd7084b
    but whether it's suitable for you or whether you'd prefer a 3rd party app depends on...

    How rapidly does it need to run after the file change?
    What's in the batch script? Something complicated or just a file move/rename/delete or similar?
    Does it need to run as a service, so it starts automatically on boot even when no-one is logged in?
    Does the script need to be deployed to multiple computers, or is it just a one-off? (The Powershell script would have to be signed)


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