boyfriend is spying on me???

I'm a beginner with computers. Can someone tell me of a good software spy detector that will tell me if my boyfriend is spying on our home computer. Thanks much from someone who has nothing to hide but wants a little privacy! Cheers

 

Welcome to Major Geeks,before any replys can be had we need to know what OS example winXP Win98 etc you are running,are you on DSL ,Cable,Dialup?
What do you have for a firewall,what do you use for Virus and Trojan control

 

how exactly do you think hes spying on you, is this your machine or does it belong to your partner
and we definitely need to know what OS you are using

 

Thanks for your reply. OS is Windows 2000, cable, AVG 6.0 anti virus, unaware of firewalls. ???

 

It is our home computer and it's funny how he know about my emails!!!! I would never invaid his privacy , just wanna see if he's doin it to me! Windows 2000. Thanks for the reply

 

Do you have a password on your e-mail account, dont check the box remember my password, you will have to fill it in each time but if he doesnt know your password he cant check your mail
Thats the basic stuff, or do you want to record all his activity secretly and see if hes been prying

 

if it's already downloaded, then he can.

 

Point taken, i was just going for the obvious that she probably had it set to auto sign in and he was just walking straight in there

Ok is your partner very computer savvy?

 

No, I don't wanna spy on him. My bro told me that he may be able to get my password from keystrokes, something like that. Like I said I'm a beginner geek, still learning about the basics. So what your telling me is that he could never access my email unless I save the password?? And is there anything that I could see if he is tracking my info?

 

that is partially correct, but the semantics of it need to further defined.

Accessing your email account on the server requires authentication. If you don't save your password, then in order for you to download your email to your INBOX, you'll need to provide your password. Any email already downloaded to your mailbox will be accessible regardless.

 

He definitely knows alot more than I. Our computer is also networked to his office.

 

ok sorry you think its a keylogger, try this its shareware but you can use the scanner for free
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download2125.html

 

If he's already using a keystroke logger, he already has your passwords for your accounts.

since its windows 2000, do you have seperate logins or do you both use the same?

Side note here - if you suspect him of secretly, or not so secretly, tracking your computer usage to see what you may be doing 'wrong', maybe you should consider what else he may be checking up on you with.

 

OH! thanks Kodo

Well I guess I will not have privacy unless I have my own comp. Thanks

 

We have sep. logins. hmmm what are you reffering to see what I may be doing 'wrong'. I am a good girl just wanting privacy. I don't like spies. If he wants to know something - ask!

 

Cool Halo, thanks for you help!

 

Too cool! Thanks Stoned!

 

if you eventually take the time to make sure there are no keyloggers on your system and you're using OUTLOOK (not outlook express) you can password protect your PST file. The PST file is the file for YOUR profile that OUTLOOK uses. If you're using separate logins, then he's most likely got his own PST file.

 

This has also been discussed in another thread, it may intrest you melly logging software

 

I'm not inferring that you are actually doing anything wrong. My point was that if he's using keystroke logging to read your emails, IM's, or anything else that you type on the computer, is it possible that there are other aspects of your life he may be spying upon? If so, take precautions for your own privacy and safety.

 

Could use that line in my signature *GG*

 

HAHAHAHA, very cute! I should try that, just to show him how trust works in relations!

 

thanks, I think some people are just insecure, but you are right to take precaution, there are alot of weirdos out there

 

Thanks so much for all the help!

 

I recall this discussion: http://www.majorgeeks.com/vb/showthread.php?t=16040&highlight=key

and there is also this link on a similar topic: http://www.majorgeeks.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8733