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Does your product support Windows XYZ?

11/8/2024 - What Windows versions are supported by the components?

What happens if a certificate used to sign the driver and the DLL expires?

10/25/2024 - An explanation of how certificate validation is performed.

Using default rules and access rules to protect registry keys from access with CBRegistry

10/24/2024 - CBFS Filter provides mechanisms to protect Windows registry keys without firing events or when an application is not running through access and default rules.

Selective Encryption with CBFS Filter

10/21/2024 - CBFS Filter provides a way to encrypt and decrypt files based on certain criteria such as which process accesses the file.

Implementing Virtual Files with CBFS Filter

10/15/2024 - CBFS Filter provides a simple way for injecting virtual files into an existing filesystem.

Creating a Replacement for FileSystemWatcher

10/10/2024 - CBFS Filter provides mechanisms to track filesystem operations better than FileSystemWatcher does. Learn how to replace FileSystemWatcher with CBFS Filter.

Access and Default Rules in CBFS Filter

10/02/2024 - CBFS Filter provides mechanisms to protect files without firing events or when an application is not running through access and default rules.

Backing Up File Data with CBFS Filter

10/02/2024 - CBFS Filter enables users to back up file data before a file is changed, deleted, or moved away.

Control Capabilities of CBFS Filter

10/02/2024 - CBFS Filter offers powerful functionality for controlling, modifying, and blocking filesystem operations.

Monitoring Capabilities of CBFS Filter

10/02/2024 - CBFS Filter offers an intuitive API for monitoring filesystem operations.

Direct File Access with CBFS Filter

10/02/2024 - CBFS Filter offers mechanisms to access files that are otherwise inaccessible because of various checks and restrictions.

Redirection of File Access with CBFS Filter

10/02/2024 - CBFS Filter provides powerful functionality for tracking file access and redirecting it as needed.

Handling Filenames in CBFS Filter

10/02/2024 - An overview of path and filename handling options in CBFS Filter rules.

Hiding Files and Folders with CBFS Filter

10/02/2024 - CBFS Filter provides a simple way for hiding files and folders from users' views.

Overview of File Filtering with CBFS Filter

10/02/2024 - CBFS Filter can be used to monitor and control filesystem operations before or after they occur.

Protecting Files and Folders with CBFS Filter

10/02/2024 - CBFS Filter offers powerful functionality for tracking file modifications and taking protective actions.

Removable Devices and Per-Volume Rules

10/02/2024 - CBFS Filter tracks insertion and removal of external disks. Applications can use the corresponding events to add and remove rules for these disks.

Tracking and Controlling Access To Network Resources with CBFS Filter

10/02/2024 - CBFS Filter offers mechanisms to detect access of local processes to files across the network.

Tracking and Controlling Network Access To Local Files with CBFS Filter

10/02/2024 - CBFS Filter offers mechanisms to detect over-the-network access to local files.

Overview of Process Monitoring with CBFS Filter

10/02/2024 - CBFS Filter can be used to monitor process- and thread-related operations as they occur.

Tracking Process Creation with CBFS Filter

10/02/2024 - CBFS Filter can be used to track when a new process is created in Windows.

Overview of Registry Monitoring with CBFS Filter

10/02/2024 - CBFS Filter can be used to monitor registry operations as they occur.

Connect to Amazon S3 with S3 Drive

7/16/2024 - A guide showing how to connect to Amazon S3 with S3 Drive

Connect to Backblaze B2 with S3 Drive

7/16/2024 - A guide showing how to connect to Backblaze B2 with S3 Drive

Connect to Cloudflare R2 with S3 Drive

7/16/2024 - A guide showing how to connect to Cloudflare R2 with S3 Drive

Connect to DigitalOcean Spaces with S3 Drive

7/16/2024 - A guide showing how to connect to DigitalOcean Spaces with S3 Drive

Connect to IBM with S3 Drive

7/16/2024 - A guide showing how to connect to IBM with S3 Drive

Connect to iDrive e2 with S3 Drive

7/16/2024 - A guide showing how to connect to iDrive e2 with S3 Drive

Connect to Linode with S3 Drive

7/16/2024 - A guide showing how to connect to Linode with S3 Drive

Connect to MinIO with S3 Drive

7/16/2024 - A guide showing how to connect to MinIO with S3 Drive

Connect to OORT DSS with S3 Drive

7/16/2024 - A guide showing how to connect to OORT DSS with S3 Drive

Connect to Oracle with S3 Drive

7/16/2024 - A guide showing how to connect to Oracle with S3 Drive

Connect to Seagate Lyve Cloud with S3 Drive

7/16/2024 - A guide showing how to connect to Seagate Lyve Cloud with S3 Drive

Connect to Wasabi with S3 Drive

7/16/2024 - A guide showing how to connect to Wasabi with S3 Drive

CBFS Connect 2024 API Changes

07/02/2024 - This article details the API differences between CBFS Connect and CBFS Connect 2024.

CBFS Filter 2024 API Changes

07/02/2024 - This article details the API differences between CBFS Filter and CBFS Filter 2024.

CBFS Vault 2024 API Changes

07/02/2024 - This article details the API differences between CBFS Vault and CBFS Vault 2024.

CBFS Filter File Isolation

06/21/2024 - CBFS Filter provides a robust driver library - much easier than working with Windows ACL.

Version 2024 Updates

06/10/2024 - Information and upgrade information for version 2024.

Version 2024 Upgrade Guide

06/10/2024 - Technical details about upgrading from version 2022 to version 2024.

File Explorer shows a drive with a network mounting point as 'Disconnected'.

05/16/2024 - Troubleshooting why File Explorer indicates that a drive is 'Disconnected'.

How to remove the driver - the procedure and caveats

05/01/2024 - The paper discusses how the drivers should be removed from the system properly and what to do when they are not.

S3 Drive Feature Comparison

03/1/2024 - Users can use this comparison chart to choose the S3 Drive version that best fits their needs.

SFTP Drive Feature Comparison

03/1/2024 - Users can use this comparison chart to choose the SFTP Drive version that best fits their needs.

Getting Started with the NFS component

02/23/2024 - The article shows how to get started with CBFS Connect

Getting Started with ShellMenu

1/11/2024 - The article shows how to get started with CBFS Shell

Getting Started with ShellFolder

1/1/2024 - The article shows how to get started with CBFS Shell

Getting Started with the CBSync Component

08/17/2023 - The article shows how to get started with CBFS Sync

S3 Drive - Linux Guide

03/31/2023 - S3 Drive Linux Guide

SFTP Drive - Linux Guide

03/31/2023 - SFTP Drive Linux Guide

CBFS Connect 2022 API Changes

02/22/2023 - This article details the API differences between CBFS Connect 2020 and CBFS Connect 2022.

CBFS Filter 2022 API Changes

02/22/2023 - This article details the API differences between CBFS Filter 2020 and CBFS Filter 2022.

CBFS Vault 2022 API Changes

02/22/2023 - This article details the API differences between CBFS Vault 2020 and CBFS Vault 2022.

Docker Support in CBFS Connect 2022

2/15/2023 - CBFS Connect

Connect to Scality with S3 Drive

12/15/2022 - An guide showing how to connect to Scality with S3 Drive

Add a Custom Provider to S3 Drive

11/16/2022 - An guide showing how to add a custom provider to S3 Drive

AES Drive FAQ

09/27/2022 - This article answers some of the basic questions about the features of AES Drive.

S3 Drive FAQ

09/27/2022 - This article answers some of the common questions about S3 Drive.

SFTP Drive FAQ

09/27/2022 - This article answers some of the basic questions about SFTP Drive.

AES Drive Feature Comparison

09/23/2022 - Users can use this comparison chart to choose the AES Drive version that best fits their needs.

Why are On*CloseFile events fired long after the file is actually closed?

09/30/2021 - The reasons why you can observe delayed closing of a file

Compare CBFS and FUSE Components

07/08/2021 - Compare the CBFS and FUSE components.

How do I protect my process or thread from being suspended/paused or terminated?

05/06/2021 - How do I protect my process or thread from being suspended/paused or terminated?

Why driver deinstallation or update require system restart?

05/06/2021 - Why driver deinstallation or update require system restart?

Getting Started with the FUSE component

04/05/2021 - The article shows how to get started with CBFS Connet

How do I protect directory contents from modifications?

02/18/2021 - How do I protect directory contents from modifications?

Mount to a Folder with SFTP Drive

01/26/2021 - Steps to mount a drive to an NTFS folder with SFTP Drive.

How do I prevent file deletion using filter rules?

12/29/2020 - How do I prevent file deletion using filter rules?

Why is OnCloseFile event fired long after the file is actually closed?

11/17/2020 - The reasons why you can observe delayed closing of a file

AES Drive - Getting Started Guide

10/12/2020 - AES Drive Getting Started Guide

What's New in CBFS Direct 2020

7/10/2020 - CBFS Direct 2020 Upgrades and Migration Guide

S3 Drive - Windows Guide

07/10/2020 - S3 Drive Windows Guide

What's New in CBFS Connect 2020

10/01/2019 - CBFS Connect 2020 Upgrades and Migration Guide

What's New in CBFS Disk 2020

10/01/2019 - CBFS Disk 2020 Upgrades and Migration Guide

What's New in CBFS Filter 2020

10/01/2019 - CBFS Filter 2020 Upgrades and Migration Guide

What's New in CBFS Storage 2020

10/01/2019 - CBFS Storage 2020 Upgrades and Migration Guide

How do I guard against data loss caused by vault file corruption?

09/26/2019 - Stragies for preventing data loss using CBFS Vault.

SFTP Drive - Authentication Guide

6/7/2019 - SFTP Drive Authentication Guide

SFTP Drive - Windows Guide

02/2/2018 - SFTP Drive Windows Guide

Why Choose CBFS Connect over Dokan?

12/05/2017 - Professionally maintained products are more reliable and can cost less in the long run.

Digital Rights Management (DRM) with CBFS Vault

12/04/2017 - This article provides an overview of how CBFS Vault secures confidential information and prevents unauthorized access from third parties to this information.

7 Reasons to Manage Application Data via Filesystem vs. DBMS

12/04/2017 - 7 reasons to choose a filesystem (CBFS Storage) over a database for managing your application's data.

Using Callback Mode in CBFS Vault

12/04/2017 - This article discusses how to use Callback Mode in CBFS Vault

Using PKI-Based Security with CBFS Vault

12/04/2017 - This article discusses how to use PKI-based security with CBFS Vault.

From Filesystems to the Cloud and Back

12/04/2017 - Discusses how developers can combine the benefits of cloud storage with well-known and established technologies.

Custom filesystems as optimal solutions for huge media data archives and storages

12/04/2017 - This paper will mainly discuss and explore the problems and solutions of archive storage management

eDiscovery Compliance for Existing and Planned Information Systems

12/04/2017 - This paper discusses the most effective ways to achieve eDiscovery compliance for your enterprise information system.

Getting Started with the CBFS component

11/04/2017 - The article shows how to get started with CBFS Connect

Is CBFS Vault FIPS Certified?

11/04/2017 - Is CBFS Vault FIPS certified?

How can I use CBProcess to prevent a process from being started?

11/04/2017 - Using CBProcess to prevent a process from starting.

How do I limit the size of a Vault?

11/04/2017 - Instructions on how to limit the size of a CBFS Vault.

How can I prevent my vault from being accessed by Vault Explorer and other CBFS Vault demo applications?

11/04/2017 - How to prevent your vault from being accessed by other CBFS Vault demo applications.

What happens when an applications attempts to access a password-protected file?

11/04/2017 - Discusses how CBFS Storage obtains a password when accessing a password-protected file in a vault.

What tools are provided to check Vaults for errors?

11/04/2017 - What tools are provided to check Vaults for errors?

If I grant a specific process access to the drive, will any child processes it creates be able to access the drive as well?

11/04/2017 - Discusses whether child processes can access your application

Why is adding files to the Vault so slow?

11/04/2017 - Reasons why adding files to a Vault can take longer than expected.

Why is not my mounting point visible in File Explorer?

11/04/2017 - Discusses reasons why a mounting point may not show up in File Explorer.

Can I access a vault from several applications at once?

11/04/2017 - How to access a vault from several applications at one time.

FileSystemWatcher and ReadDirectoryChangesW vs. CBFS Filter

10/05/2017 - CBFS Filter enables you to emulate FileSystemWatcher, and much more.

Product Comparison

10/05/2017 - Developers can use this comparison chart to choose the Callback Technologies product that best fits their needs.

How can I create a file in a directory protected with a read-only access rule?

10/04/2017 - How can I create a file in a directory protected with a read-only access rule?

How can I make a directory read-only, but have its subdirectories be read-write?

10/04/2017 - How to enforce read-only access on a directory, but not its subdirectories.

Why doesn't my application receive events for mapped network drives?

10/04/2017 - Discusses why filesystem operations for mapped network drives don

Is there any integrity check to validate which process is using CBFS Filter?

10/04/2017 - How to check which process commands CBFS Filter components?

Does the driver need to be reinstalled each time the computer reboots?

10/04/2017 - How often the driver needs to be reinstalled.

How do I track file copying?

10/04/2017 - How do I track file copying?

How do I know which user initiated a filesystem event?

10/04/2017 - How do I know which user initiated a filesystem event?

In some cases I get a filename in ALL CAPS. What's wrong?

10/04/2017 - In some cases I get a filename in ALL CAPS. What's wrong?

How can I monitor the files in a directory, but not its subdirectories?

10/04/2017 - How to monitor the files in a directory but not its subdirectories.

I get a BSOD with the error code NO_MORE_IRP_STACK_LOCATIONS (35). What's that?

10/04/2017 - I get a BSOD with the error code NO_MORE_IRP_STACK_LOCATIONS (35). What's that?

How can I hide a directory?

10/04/2017 - How to hide a directory

Can I create files and directories that don't really exist on disk using CBFS Filter?

10/04/2017 - How to create virtual files and directories using CBFS Filter.

How can I attach the filter to a USB drive?

10/04/2017 - How can I attach the filter to a USB drive?

The OS caches the data read from a file after it's been decrypted by CBFS Filter. How do I prevent this?

10/04/2017 - A discussion of dealing with caching during the encryption of the data.

I need to monitor file operations on a server. Is this possible with CBFS Filter?

10/04/2017 - Discusses feasibility of monitoring remote file operations.

Is CBFilter a minifilter driver?

10/04/2017 - Is CBFilter a minifilter driver?

Why can't I create a directory or file whose name ends with a dot (".")?

10/04/2017 - Why can't I create a directory or file whose name ends with a dot (".")?

Windows 10 now supports long file names. Can we?

10/04/2017 - Windows 10 now supports long file names. Can we?

Can I use the GetOriginator* methods in the Notify* events?

10/04/2017 - Discusses whether the GetOriginator* methods can be called during the Notify* events.

Is it possible to create nested virtual directories?

10/04/2017 - Is it possible to create nested virtual directories?

Is it possible for a "real" file to reside in a virtual directory?

10/04/2017 - Can a "real" file be created in, or moved to, a virtual directory?

How can I make a file read-only for a certain process?

07/04/2017 - How can I make a file read-only for a certain process?

How do I create a drive for only one user (session)?

07/04/2017 - How to create a drive for only one user (session)

How do I show different files to different users on the same filesystem?

07/04/2017 - Showing different files to different users on the same filesystem

How can I make my drive support paths longer than 260 characters?

07/04/2017 - Making a drive support paths longer than 260 characters

What is this strange file name with a colon inside?

07/04/2017 - What is this strange file name with a colon inside?

What happens if the filesystem fails to delete the actual file from backend storage?

07/04/2017 - What happens if the filesystem fails to delete the actual file from backend storage?

What effects does setting FileSystemName to NTFS have?

07/04/2017 - What happens if a virtual filesystem

Will the CBFS component fire multiple events for the same file at the same time?

07/04/2017 - Discusses event firing behavior with regards to parallel request processing.

Can you provide a WHQL-certified version of the driver?

07/04/2017 - Can you provide a WHQL-certified version of the driver?

How do I collect a log of file operations on the drive for debugging purposes?

07/04/2017 - How to collect a log of file operations on the drive.

How do I notify the system that a file in a CBFS Connect drive

07/04/2017 - How to notify the OS and CBFS Connect that a file in the virtual drive

What is the sequence of events fired when File Explorer opens a directory?

07/04/2017 - Describes the sequence of events fired when File Explorer opens a directory.

I created a local mounting point with the STGMP_LOCAL and STGMP_NETWORK flags. Why is this drive visible in File Explorer's "Network" area?

07/04/2017 - Discusses why a local network mounting point is visible in File Explorer' "Network" area.