Jun222011

How can I find out whether there is a keylogger installed on my computer?

Katy asks:

I’m not sure if my computer has a keylogger on it. If it does I suspect it’s from my father or mother. How can I detect this and remove it? I really need it gone. Thanks guys!


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  • Tina June 25, 2011

    Katy,

    so was there a keylogger installed on your computer? In case there was, which tool helped you locate it, which ones was it, and do you need help getting rid of it?

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  • FIDELIS June 22, 2011

    Hello, you can download the free versions of Malwarebytes or SuperAntiSpyware.  Once downloaded run full scans and it should find any keylogger or malware.

    http://www.malwarebytes.org/
    http://www.superantispyware.com/portablescanner.html?tag=SAS_HOMEPAGE

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  • Asya June 22, 2011

    For Windows 2000 and Windows XP download free keylogger detector from here http://dewasoft.com/privacy/kldetector.htm  This is a freeware on demand keylogger scanner.
    And another freeware antikeylogger that block hook based keyloggers as well as screen captures. For Windows XP. http://www.snoopfree.com/default.htm

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