Reading MFT
i used the code in the mft scanner project to play around with some stuff and it is stupid fast to bring back a list of files, faster than anything else i have seen. However, it does little good to get...
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I have since fixed this speed issue. it now takes about 1500 - 1600 milliseconds to enumerate 235,000 files on my C:\ Drive.That's fast ;)thats nice John!I also hit the 'no entry' gate at this speed...
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Dear StCroixSkipper,The piece of code on USN journal that you given is very helpfull. Thanks for that.I have some doubt regarding USN journal records. Please help me out.I am working on VC++ and trying...
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I have since fixed this speed issue. it now takes about 1500 - 1600 milliseconds to enumerate 235,000 files on my C:\ Drive.That's fast ;)
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John,I’ve never done a thorough check but it would be an interesting test. I think I’ve always found more files and folders with the Master File Table than with FindFirst/FindNext. If you use the...
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Skipper and Erik,I really like the work you've done here! I too am interested in reading from the MFT, from the Journal, and getting into VSS and Restore points. My biggest problem...I;m a noobie! :)...
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skipper. Impressive code work. I was wondering if I could talk to you outside of the forums about a problem I am having and see if you can offer any insight. It is off-topic to the MFT and this...
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Hi, I am stopping in to share a how to calculate the progress when enumerating the MFT with FSCTL_ENUM_USN_DATA. In the DeviceIoControl call you specify a buffer that is to be filled with UsnRecords...
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Thanks, eriklitze,I think you are right. I haven't had time to try your suggestion but I'll bet it is right on. Thanks for the response...StCroixSkipper
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I forgot to mention that you have to be careful especially for x64 or AnyCPU compiled. For example a pointer is 4 bytes when your process is running under x86 and pointer is 8 bytes when running...
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My version works on Windows 7 maybe you use READ access and the file is locked. My version uses FILE_READ_ATTRIBUTESAlso check the IoStatusBlock [out] members to see the final statusFILE_CREATED...
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I checked the NTSTATUS return code. It is 0xc000000d which is 'STATUS_INVALID_PARAMETER'. I'll bet is the way I'm trying to open the file. I'm using the FRN instead of the file name. I have seen...
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I just had a shock. I tried using my USN Journal code on Window 7 and it couldn't find the fully qualified paths of the files and folders it finds on the volume. I started debugging the code and sure...
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John,It is pretty simple to write Volume Shadowcopy Requestors once you find all the information you need to know. I've thought about putting some code and explanations up on the net. There is a major...
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John,I’ve never done a thorough check but it would be an interesting test. I think I’ve always found more files and folders with the Master File Table than with FindFirst/FindNext. If you use the...
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Also, I have another interest. I've written code to use the Volume Shadowcopy Service (VSS) to create shadowcopies of volumes to enable backup up open files and applications like Exchange. I would...
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Hi,I've setup http://usnjournal.codeplex.comPlease do contact me if you wish to use it. I am happy to maintain it also if you wish.Cheers.
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Hi Skipper,I am currently experimenting with your code with some mods and am about to use it in an application. My question is simply, does the USNJournal that I am exploring contain EVERY file on the...
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I'm not sure I understand your comment. The DeviceIoControl() with FSCTL_READ_USN_JOURNAL reads the raw bytes of the journal.bool bRtn = Win32Api.DeviceIoControl(...
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is it possible to get all file info: file size, last modified date etc?VB Geek
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