Netwrix Auditor for Windows File Servers: Free Community Edition

Monitor file changes, access, and permissions across with free Windows File server auditing software that keeps your data secure.

Our solution

Monitor all your Windows file server activity

IT teams need to monitor file servers to detect unauthorized file access, permission changes, and suspicious activity. Our free edition of Netwrix Auditor for Windows file servers helps by tracking file modifications, authorization amendments, and access attempts on your Windows-based file servers. Receive clear daily reports detailing what was accessed when, and from where.

File server insights

Monitor file changes, permission modifications, and access attempts across all your Windows file servers.

Free forever, no limits

Unlock the value of free software with no hidden costs or trial periods — use it for as long as you need.

Self-service deployment

Set up without installing agents on file servers, avoiding system disruptions, bottlenecks, or downtime.

Netwrix-backed tech

Built on proven technology trusted by thousands of leading organizations for file server security.

Capabilities

Free features, smarter workflows

Track file and folder changes

Get insights into what files are created, modified, or deleted, including comprehensive what, when, and where details.

Monitor permission modifications

Receive reports on permissions changes to sensitive folders, displaying both before and after values.

Get daily activity summaries

Receive daily summaries with all file server activity delivered straight to your inbox every single day.

Detect all access attempts

Track both successful and failed access attempts to identify potential security threats and suspicious activity.

Trusted by professionals

Don’t just take our word for it

"This Auditor is much like the others, packed full of useful features and has a very simple, powerful interface."

bbigford

Spiceworks Community

"Incredible freeware! Indispensable software for anyone who considers himself a competent Windows sysadmin."

Nedeljko Visnjic

Spiceworks Community

System requirements

What you’ll need to get started

Hardware

Processor:

  • 2 cores

Memory:

  • 4 GB RAM

Disk space:

  • 100 GB - System drive
  • 100 GB - Data drive (Long-Term Archive and SQL Server)

Screen resolution:

  • Minimum 1280x1024
  • Recommended 1920x1080 or higher

Software

Operating system:

  • Windows Desktop OS: Windows 11, Windows 10, or Windows 8.1
  • Windows Server OS: Windows Server 2025, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, or Windows Server 2012 R2

.NET Framework:

  • Any .NET Framework 4.8 and above

Installer:

  • Windows Installer 3.1 and above

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