USBLogView NirSoft
winget install --id=NirSoft.USBLogView -e Utility that runs in the background and records the details of any USB device.
USBLogView is a utility designed to monitor and record detailed information about USB devices connected or disconnected from your system in real-time. This tool provides comprehensive logging capabilities for events such as plugging or unplugging USB devices.
Key Features:
- Real-Time Logging: Captures every USB device event with details including device name, type, serial number, vendor/product IDs, and timestamps.
- Export Functionality: Allows users to export logs into various formats (CSV, XML, HTML) for further analysis or reporting.
- System-Wide Compatibility: Operates seamlessly across all Windows versions from Windows 2000 to Windows 10, supporting both 32-bit and 64-bit systems.
- User-Friendly Interface: Easy-to-use design with options to customize notifications and export settings, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Customization Options: Includes features like starting as a hidden process or placing an icon in the system tray for inconspicuous operation.
Audience & Benefit: Ideal for IT professionals, security personnel, and anyone requiring detailed tracking of USB device activity. USBLogView helps ensure data integrity by monitoring unauthorized USB connections, aids in forensic investigations by providing device usage logs, and supports network management by logging device interactions. It is particularly beneficial for organizations needing to enforce strict cybersecurity policies.
This tool can be installed via winget, ensuring a straightforward setup process.