Know what happens on your PC while you're away
Are your children surfing inappropriate websites when you are out? Are employees doing unofficial work during office hours? Home Keylogger Software from Drive Recovery Software is a monitoring tool for Windows. It records what other people type on your computer while you aren't there.
Quick facts
- Version: 5.0.1.5
- Platform: Windows (listed from Windows 98 through Windows 7 and Vista)
- Requirements: 128 MB RAM, 20 MB disk space
- Trial: the vendor's site offers a 30-day free trial on request
Key features
A log of every keystroke, organised by application
The program records typed keystrokes, including documents, sent emails, typed URLs and Windows login IDs. The logs are arranged so you can check what was typed in a specific application.
Clipboard and screenshot capture
Besides keystrokes, it records clipboard entries and captures screenshots of active windows. You get context for what was typed, not only the text.
Hidden operation
It runs in the background and stays out of the Add/Remove programs list, system startup and program files. You can set a hot key to open it when it is running hidden.
Password protection and remote delivery of logs
A password stops other users from changing the configuration. The vendor's description says logs can be sent automatically to an email address or uploaded by FTP.
Who it's for
It suits parents who want to see what children do on the family PC, and owners who want to check how a shared or office computer is used. Only monitor computers you own or have the right to monitor.
Pros and cons
- Pro: light footprint, at 20 MB of disk space.
- Pro: logs keystrokes, clipboard and screenshots in one tool.
- Pro: runs hidden and is password protected.
- Con: Windows only.
- Con: the listed system support is old, and the vendor's list of supported Windows versions stops at Windows 7.
- Con: a tool that records passwords and typed text raises legal and privacy issues if used on someone else's machine without consent.
FAQs
Does it run visibly?
No. It can run in hidden mode, and you open it with a hot key you set.
Can I protect the settings?
Yes. The password feature stops unauthorized users from changing the configuration.
Can I try it first?
The vendor's site offers a 30-day free trial on request.
What does it need to run?
The listing gives 128 MB RAM and 20 MB of disk space on a Windows system.
System requirements
128 MB RAM, 20 MB disk space, any Windows OS.