2006-07-14 18:10:40 · 7 answers · asked by want2know 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
My computer in my house with a smart child.
2006-07-14 18:17:51 · update #1
This is to watch a very inquisitive child who is computer literate yet may not know how to detect a monitoring system. He does know about spy ware as I have it on my computer.
2006-07-14 19:13:50 · update #2
I personally use spybot & spysweeper... spybot is a free d/load and updated frequently.. Here's also a link to the spyware reviews and ratings... Spysweeper is the one I highly recommend for all users!
http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,119572,pg,2,00.asp
2006-07-14 18:16:00 · answer #1 · answered by John D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well seeing how Spy ware and Ad-Aware are on top of the spy ware issues, You would have to pretty much write your own. And it would be useless because as soon as someone noticed your spy ware running, it would get reported to them, They would find a way to disable it, and remove it, release a update, and report you to the proper authorities.
2006-07-14 18:31:56 · answer #2 · answered by ntlgnce 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For my computer security, i use a multi-layered aproach. i have 5 programs.
spy sweeper: looks for spyware on computer, and also actively protects against spyware download connections
winpatrol: like a supercharged processes window. shows EVERYTHING running in the background. all services, all tasks, all startup programs.
tiny personal firewall: a software firewall thats fairly easy to use and customize. if a connection thats not in it's rules table happens, it asks you what to do. also has a connection monitor
Norton antivirus: good for checking for viruses and protecting against incoming threats. AVG is another good one to get.
NVIDIA firewall: redundant and not necesary, but it came free with motherboard so i don't complain. its a bit more non techie friendly than tiny personal firewall
2006-07-14 18:19:19 · answer #3 · answered by Stand-up Philosopher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you asking about a program to catch spyware, or a program to monitor everything that your child does on the computer?
2006-07-14 19:27:31 · answer #4 · answered by linuxfortravelers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Or you could try using a Linux operating system because it doesn't use .exe files. This means it doesn't catch viruses or get inundated with spyware.
www.linux.org
I'm using it now. :)
2006-07-14 18:15:20 · answer #5 · answered by this_isridiculous 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is illegal unless you actually own the computer.
2006-07-14 18:15:14 · answer #6 · answered by Falcon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
windows defender seems to work....it's free too
2006-07-14 18:12:47 · answer #7 · answered by Joe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋