Event-based Folder Actions

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I'm looking to find a solution that will "alert" users of specific files
dropped to a folder. My thoughts are to change folder characteristics such
as color, icon or even send an automated message. (this would be fantastic)
I'm not seeing a way in XP to do this - but thought I'd check. If possible,
any software add-on recommendations would be appreciated. I've given an
example below in logic form of how I'd like it to work.

FolderName = 70046 ABC Company
When 'FileA' is added to '70046 ABC Company', (Notify/change folder option)

Could this be done through VB Scripting? This would be done on a windows
server or a network attached storage device. Any advice or direction would
be greatly appreciated.
 
Hey, Scripting Guy! How Can I Monitor for Different Types of Events With Just One Script?:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/resources/qanda/apr05/hey0404.mspx

Using WMI to monitor process creation, deletion and modification in .NET - Wes' Puzzling Blog:
http://weblogs.asp.net/whaggard/archive/2006/02/11/438006.aspx

File and Folder Watch - Watch a folder for new files, and trigger a custom action:
http://www.datamystic.com/filewatcher.html

Folder Watchdog Service:
http://seleznyov.com/en/fwdsvc/


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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I'm looking to find a solution that will "alert" users of specific files
dropped to a folder. My thoughts are to change folder characteristics such
as color, icon or even send an automated message. (this would be fantastic)
I'm not seeing a way in XP to do this - but thought I'd check. If possible,
any software add-on recommendations would be appreciated. I've given an
example below in logic form of how I'd like it to work.

FolderName = 70046 ABC Company
When 'FileA' is added to '70046 ABC Company', (Notify/change folder option)

Could this be done through VB Scripting? This would be done on a windows
server or a network attached storage device. Any advice or direction would
be greatly appreciated.
 
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