Know what happens on your PC while you're away
You come back to a shared computer and wonder what your kids browsed, who opened your documents, or what a colleague typed on a workstation. Keylogger Software from Recover Data answers that by recording activity in the background, in a hidden mode.
Quick facts
- Price: $45 for the standard license; a corporate license is also offered at $369
- Platforms: Windows, including Vista, XP, 2000, NT, ME and 98
- Log delivery: by email or FTP upload
Key features
Record every typed keystroke, including login details
The program logs keystrokes, including typed email IDs and passwords, along with the application name, session date and time.
Read both sides of web chat conversations
It records chat conversations on web-based services, so you can see what was said in a session.
See which websites were visited
Every opened website address is tracked, which helps when you want to know what a child or other user browsed.
Capture screenshots at regular intervals
It takes periodic screenshots of running applications and visited sites, so you get visual context next to the typed text.
Stay hidden and get reports sent to you
The software runs in hidden mode and does not show in the Add/Remove list, startup, program menu or as a desktop icon. Logs go to an email address you choose or are uploaded through FTP settings. The log is encrypted and the settings are password protected.
Recover text you lost
Because every keystroke is logged, you can look up what you typed in Word, Notepad or Excel if a document was lost or deleted.
Who it's for
Parents who want to know what their children do online when they're out. Business owners who want to check how work PCs are used. Anyone who needs to see who has been using their own computer.
Pros and cons
- Pro: covers keystrokes, chat, websites and screenshots in one tool.
- Pro: email and FTP delivery means you don't need to touch the monitored PC to read logs.
- Pro: password protection stops other users changing settings.
- Con: the product is aimed at Windows only.
- Con: hidden monitoring of other people can be illegal without their consent, so use it only on computers you own or are authorized to monitor.
FAQs
Can the program run without being noticed?
Yes. It's designed to stay out of the Add/Remove list, startup entries, program menu and desktop.
How do I receive the logs?
Logs are sent to an email address you specify, or uploaded using FTP settings.
Does it work on Windows Vista?
Yes. The software supports Windows 98, 2000, NT, ME, XP and Vista.
Can I use it on many computers?
The standard license costs $45. A separate corporate license is available at $369.
System requirements
- 128 MB RAM
- 20 MB disk space
- Any Windows operating system