Detect when user writes/deletes file in specific folder [duplicate]

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I have inherited application that, among many other things, has to watch if user writes/deletes text file into specific folder.

Currently, the application uses timer and polls after 5 seconds. I find this ineffective, and wish to improve this part of code.

My question is about existence of the .NET function that monitors changes in directory. Is there such function I can use to detect when a file is written/deleted in a specified folder?

Thank you.

Have a look at FileSystemWatcher

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2015-01-15 15:18:24 +00:00
Commented Jan 15, 2015 at 15:18 — Rhumborl
– Rhumborl, Commented Jan 15, 2015 at 15:18

Claudio Redi · Accepted Answer · 2015-01-15 15:18:31Z

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Yes, you have the FileSystemWatcher class. It does exactly what you're looking for

answered Jan 15, 2015 at 15:18

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David G · Accepted Answer · 2015-01-15 15:19:47Z

Yes there is. I would suggest you take a look at the FileSystemWatcher class:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/system.io.filesystemwatcher%28v=vs.110%29.aspx

It's quite easy to set up, and it monitors for Win32 events, so is relatively inexpensive to use.

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