- The seven-day timer starts at the first valid observation and continues during pauses and closure. History clearing, reset and ordinary reinstall do not renew it.
- After expiry, observation stops while existing history stays readable under its normal retention policy. View existing history opens retained records.
- Buy File Timeline uses Microsoft Store. Confirmed full access keeps folder choices, history and Pause; choose Resume if required after an interruption.
- First-run Start observing is disabled without valid access. Licensing guidance appears below it without automatically starting observation or purchasing.
- Improved license-check progress and full-access presentation without treating a delayed check as proof of no license.
File Timeline release notes
What changed in each version, from newest to oldest.
Version 1.0.1 Latest
Try seven days of folder observation, with clearer licensing and access to retained history after the trial.
Version 1.0.0
The first release provides a local file-activity timeline for selected folders.
- Observe supported file additions, updates, renames, moves and removals.
- Search retained names and paths and check a file's current location.
- Control watched folders, exclusions, Pause and history retention.
Earlier notes describe the app at that version. For current features and requirements, see the File Timeline page.