| Version | 3.0.25 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Ashok P. Nadkarni |
| Release date | Oct 30, 2011 |
| Date added | Dec 11, 2011 |
| Os requirements | Windows XP/2003/Vista/Server 2008/7 |
| Requirements | None |
| Total downloads | 1,284 |
| Downloads per week | 1 |
| Price | Free |
Description
Windows Inspection Tool Set (WiTS) provides list and detail views of various components and objects in a Windows system. WiTS also provides event monitoring and logging capability.
Customizable list views show properties of objects in table form.
Flexible user-defined filters and sorting modes allow focusing on specific objects.
Change tracking to allow highlighting of changes or limiting display to only those objects whose properties have changed.
Property page views provide details about objects.
Supported object types include processes, services, CPU's, modules, drivers, network connections and interfaces, disks, shares, users, groups, logon sessions and the windows event log.
Event monitor displays user-selectable events such as process starts, new network connections, system resource levels and more.
Optional logging of all events to a file.
Cross-linking of all objects, including events, for easy point-and-click navigation.
User command line for running external as well as internal commands.
A full Tcl console with access to the Tcl Windows API for advanced users.
Automatic startup and multifunction hotkey support for quick access.
Review
It offers fewer options than its Windows counterparts, but this freeware system analysis and monitoring tool combines them all in one tidy package. There is a bit of a learning curve to this app. Even with the user guide and easy-to-follow interface, this isn't a tool for the inexperienced user.
Windows Inspection Tool Set and its subcategories windows are laid out in the familiar Windows XP style. Two collapsible menus display Tools and Options or Help and Support. The large pane holds five system categories: System, Security, File System, Network, and Printers. Under System you can view OS and Hardware information, from system SID to BIOS data. With just a glance Network Connections shows you all current connections and their status.
In addition to the information displays, the Tools and Options allow you to lock the computer or shutdown the system. You can also set up the types of events you want to monitor, a tool we liked for its easy set up and simple logs. A simple tick of the check box allows you to monitor nine categories, including System Resources, Disk Space, and Logon Sessions. Another check box creates a file of the log in a location of your choosing. The online Help file is well-written, but there is an expectation that users have a solid knowledge of the various system areas the tool monitors.
You may get a few more configuration options with the native Windows tools, but Windows Inspection Tool Set makes it easier to find the information and monitor system activities. While novices might understand some of the information this tool uncovers, more experienced users will get the most from this freeware.
