My work PC has been having an intermittent rattling sound lately. What do you think... could this be spyware, tracking SW, or a keystroke detector? Does a keystroke logger have to be placed onto a hard-drive, or can it be done at the server (network level)?
Can I see something if I open the computer, and what would it look like?
Which anti-spyware program do you recommend...can any detect these things even if they're installed at the network level?
THANKS!!!
2006-11-06 04:12:21 · 9 answers · asked by Salvation 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
I don't think it's related to a fan or over-heating, because it started this AM when I turned on the computer. It stopped after approx 2 hours.
This rattling just started a couple of days ago, with the same pattern, after getting my PC back (the PC was used by a co-worker for a month) & the IT guy re-set it up on the network.
2006-11-06 04:24:58 · update #1
1 of my other co-workers had a similar sound coming from his PC for a while... it stopped about a week ago. He was also wondering if it was a keystroke logger or spyware.
2006-11-06 04:27:39 · update #2
The strange thing is, when I asked the IT guy & my boss about the noise, they looked away & ignored my question!!
2006-11-06 04:34:38 · update #3
It's probably either the case fan or the power supply fan. I have hit the case a few times and it will stop. Dont beat on your case though ha ha. Open up the case, and see if you can track it down.
2006-11-06 04:21:16 · answer #1 · answered by Geek Girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK - One question at a time please, if you want quality answers.
Noise - I am not sure what you mean by "rattle noise from the desktop". Your monitor should not be making any noise, unless you have speakers built into it. Your case should only make a small humming noise from the cooling fans. When the fans go bad they will usually squeal - not rattle. Lastly, if you turn off your speakers and the sound goes away, you probably have some sound effects turned on (by default). To turn them off, open your Start menu > Control Panel > Sound and Audio Devices > Sounds > Sound Sheme > at this point you can select No Sounds.
Sounds will not be generated from spyware or keylogger.
I do not recommend that you open your computer case. It really is nothing much to see and there are high voltages there that can harm or kill you. If you really want to see what the inside of a typical computer lookis like, find a local computer store and ask if you could see one that is being repaired.
Regarding anti-malware, I use SUPERantispyware and Avast. They are both free and are linked below.
Overall it sounds like you have a lot of interest in protecting your computer (which is good). Go meet your local computer repair shop just to say hello. They will not mind. They are full of helpful tips.
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2006-11-06 04:31:08 · answer #2 · answered by orlandobillybob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
The only moving parts inside a computer are the fans. The drives also spin, but usually make an occasional click not rattling. If it isn't sure it isn't the hard drive it has to be a fan or maybe a wire barely touching a fan while it is spinning.
Good Luck.
2006-11-06 04:19:31 · answer #3 · answered by JTTech 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the rattle noise is 99% one of the fans, it is either the power supply fan or the processor fan, make sure they are working fine coz if they are not working proparly it would cause a failiure or it would cause the power supply or processor to burn or blow, and then it would cause you to pay alot of money, but fans cost nothing. aboutn anti spyware, use microsoft's own it can be downloaded from microsoft, it is called window defender. good luck
2006-11-06 04:19:53 · answer #4 · answered by kimzzooo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
based on your added info, are you concerning fifteen minutes after completely reboot? if this is so, available explaination for this is that the appliance controlling the fan this is making the noise has decreased its velocity to cut back noise.
2016-11-27 22:39:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might be a rat or cockroach... and the keystroke device can be installed by plugging it in the back of your comp !!! try using compressesd air duster and clear out some dust.
2006-11-06 04:20:15 · answer #6 · answered by Cops 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be the cooling fan bearings
2006-11-06 04:16:38 · answer #7 · answered by cereal killer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
might be the case or cpu fan
2006-11-06 04:16:02 · answer #8 · answered by zippo091 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did they look away because it was full moon?
2006-11-06 08:22:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋