[SOLVED] Questions about File Explorer search history and program logs ?

Oblivion77

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Dear all

When I use Search in File Explorer, Windows stores / logs the search history.

1. Is there a place in Windows, where I can see timestamp / when I have made a search in file explorer?

2. Is there a place in Windows, where I can see when I have opened a program, for example Google Chrome?

Thank you for replying

Best regards
 
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"File auditing" is likely the functionality that you require.

Start here:

https://www.varonis.com/blog/windows-file-system-auditing/

Then research (google) accordingly as applicable to your requirements.

If you are an IT admin person or developer, then Powershell might address your requirements.

https://searchwindowsserver.techtar...te-a-Windows-file-server-audit-via-PowerShell

Commercial products are also available. Just as a reference/starting point (not recommending or endorsing any products):

https://www.capterra.com/sem-compar...MImLWI35CX8QIVAGxvBB0HKAzFEAAYASAAEgI-2vD_BwE

Ralston18

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"File auditing" is likely the functionality that you require.

Start here:

https://www.varonis.com/blog/windows-file-system-auditing/

Then research (google) accordingly as applicable to your requirements.

If you are an IT admin person or developer, then Powershell might address your requirements.

https://searchwindowsserver.techtar...te-a-Windows-file-server-audit-via-PowerShell

Commercial products are also available. Just as a reference/starting point (not recommending or endorsing any products):

https://www.capterra.com/sem-compar...MImLWI35CX8QIVAGxvBB0HKAzFEAAYASAAEgI-2vD_BwE
 
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