I want to Spy on you!

[Bikini Browser]

Folks:



I need to know if anyone is aware of any software that can record everything
that is being done on a PC I own and store this on a file in that computer
or on a server in my own company where we can access it from another
computer and view the recording without interfering with the usage of the
recorded machine. Is there such a thing?



Please advise...



Bikini Browser

San Juan Puerto Rico

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

Yes.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

IamBigBrother Monitoring Software:
http://iambigbrother.com/

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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Folks:



I need to know if anyone is aware of any software that can record everything
that is being done on a PC I own and store this on a file in that computer
or on a server in my own company where we can access it from another
computer and view the recording without interfering with the usage of the
recorded machine. Is there such a thing?



Please advise...



Bikini Browser

San Juan Puerto Rico

 

[Synapse Syndrome]

I need to know if anyone is aware of any software that can record
everything that is being done on a PC I own and store this on a file in
that computer or on a server in my own company where we can access it from
another computer and view the recording without interfering with the usage
of the recorded machine. Is there such a thing?

Unless there is such snopping software available, you could use this:

http://www.imintouch.net/tour_child_monitoring_software.asp

And then use a screen capture program on the snooping machine.

http://www.thesilver.net/

I am sure the reason for you wanting to do this is distasteful, but it was
fun thinking of a possible solution.

ss.

 

[Synapse Syndrome]

You mean like this?
http://www.spectorsoft.com/products/SpectorPro_Windows/

Wow, that's some really creepy software.

ss.

 

[Steve]

Be careful of any potential legal ramifications of doing this spying.

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

What Colin said.

 

[Bob]

Check this out:
http://www.softactivity.com/

 

[Joe Cann]

vista spies with no legal issues because of the eula

 

[Ace Fekay [MVP]]

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vista spies with no legal issues because of the eula

I believe he's talking about legal issues concerning spying, not the number
of client licenses. With my clients, if a user requests a screen and
activity logger such as those mentioned here or any others, I must either
suggest they get written permission with me copied on it from the legal
department, or present the question as well as who asked it, to legal for
permission to intitiate such action.

It's almost like putting a hidden camera in your bedroom and may violate
laws protecting individuals. The case must be enough where there is a belief
company resources are being used without authorization, whether the user is
spending company time performing unauthorized or non-company related web
browsing, emailing, or a threat of divulging company secrets.

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Regards,
Ace

This posting is provided "AS-IS" with no warranties or guarantees and
confers no rights.

Ace Fekay, MCSE 2003 & 2000, MCSA 2003 & 2000, MCSE+I, MCT,
MVP Microsoft MVP - Directory Services
Microsoft Certified Trainer

Infinite Diversities in Infinite Combinations

 

[John John]

That is not silly, it is stupid! No one can circumvent statutes and
laws by writing exceptions in a contract, that renders the contract
itself illegal!

If I write in your lease contract that if your rent payment is late I
will hire someone to break one of your bones, and if you sign and agree
to this contract, it will not make it legal for me to hire someone to
break your kneecaps if your rent payment is late!

If you have concerns that *any* EULA breaks *any* of the laws in your
jurisdiction then contact someone who knows the law or contact your
legislators and ask them to look into the matter, posting nonsense here
won't change anything with any EULA, be they legal or not!

John

 

[M. Murphy]

Where I work we use Guardian Monitor on 2 machines, its cheap. Bad thing is
that it's easy to circumvent, but only if you know its on there.
It also does not record remote desktop sessions, but it does send a full
report to the watcher via email.
http://www.guardiansoftware.com/index.html

 

[SME]

Are there any leagal issues, if someone want to watch what their kids are
doing on the computer when you are not around?

Recently an ad on TV asks "You don't give permission to your kids to drink
alcohol. But do they really have get permission from you?". That is
chilling. There are no provision to lock your modern day fridge (I know we
had locks on fridges some 10-15 years ago).

Similarly a home computer can't be kept under lock and key. Also you can
show that you are controlling kids but showing that you doubt their
integrity will be very devastating sometimes. But still you have to watch
them. Am I wrong?

ThanQ...

 

[@ Windows7 M1]

its not *technically* illegal

but what can you do.. you need windows to do work, so you agree to the EULA

You know of course that if there is a court order someone can use windows
automatic update to track your location?
The same with a cell phone.

That is good when you are hunting a criminal.. but as with everything a good
tool can be used for mischief also.

 

[Ace Fekay [MVP]]

In

Are there any leagal issues, if someone want to watch what their kids
are doing on the computer when you are not around?

Recently an ad on TV asks "You don't give permission to your kids to
drink alcohol. But do they really have get permission from you?".
That is chilling. There are no provision to lock your modern day
fridge (I know we had locks on fridges some 10-15 years ago).

Similarly a home computer can't be kept under lock and key. Also you
can show that you are controlling kids but showing that you doubt
their integrity will be very devastating sometimes. But still you
have to watch them. Am I wrong?

ThanQ...

I was talking about commercial use on employees. As for your kids, you can
do what you want at home and is a parental decision you must make. If you
want to watch every keystroke they make and each IM client they are on and
intercept their emails, the more power to you. I try to shy away from and
not get involved with how other parents raise their kids. I don't have
home-based customers, but as a consultant if I did, and they asked me for a
suggestion as to what they can do to watch their kids, and then ask me to
implement it, I would.

You may consider an edge proxy in your network to control where they can't
go, such as myspace, AIM, YIM, etc. Many of the newer broadband routers,
such as Linksys and others, have built-in traffic controls. But keep in
mind, when they are out at friends or elsewhere, they will have the ability,
if they desire, to use those services without you knowing about it.

Ace

 

[Charlie]

Just google "computer spy software" and you will get a list along with
reviews.

 

[DarkSentinel]

vista spies with no legal issues because of the eula

Real simple answer to that. If you don't like the EULA, don't use the
software. It really IS that simple. No one is holding a gun to anyone's
head, and forcing them to use it.