FileSystemWatcher Fails to access network drive

Question

I am trying to run a file watcher over some server path using windows service. I am using my windows login credential to run the service, and am able to access this \"someSe

Answer 1

although you can use a FileWatcher over the network, you will have to account for other factors, like disconnection of the network share. If your connection to the share is terminated (maintenance, lag, equipment reset, etc) you will no longer have a valid handle on the share in your filewatcher