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Thread: file open detection

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    i need to write a java program that will notify me when a file gets opened from outside. Listener should listen to a folder and if any file in the folder gets opened by anyone my program should generate an event.pls help me to sort out this issue


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    Default Re: file open detection

    What classes and methods have you found that will help you with this problem?
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