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Hi guys,
i'd like to use FileSystemWatcher to monitor all FileSystem Events on all my hard drives. Now i tried "/", "\\" or "\\.\" and similar as paths.. but I only receive events from my C:\ drive. Documentation tells me that i can use UNC Paths, that's what I use..

Is there a way to use just a single FileSystemWatcher? If so what Path do i need to provide?
Or do I have to use one for each drive?

Similar question with the Filter. Can I for example Filter more than one Filetype? Something like *.txt;*.jpeg;.. etc.?

thanks
Jul 10 '09 #1
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tlhintoq
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One FileSystemWatcher per path.
So it could be to a single folder, or to a single drive.
Jul 10 '09 #2
zu1u
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thanks for your help
Jul 11 '09 #3

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