How do you find out if a computer has a "keystroke logger" and how can you access it?

Answer 1

Most keystroke loggers are "hidden." That is, their files that are running are put out of sight so that anyone who CTRL-ALT-DEL's won't see one running on or under PROCESSES. This way the sheep (err, workers) don't know the boss is watching every word. However, there are programs that expose them, but putting these programs (or any program) on work computers are almost always frowned on, right?

You want Antispyware. : )
http://www.anti-keyloggers.com/spy_v_antispy.html

Here's a link to ANTI-SPYWARE AT TUCOWS.COM
http://www.tucows.com/search?search_terms=antispyware&search_scope=win&search_adv=0&search_size=&search_size_multi=b

Answer 2

You are basically talking about a virus or trojan.

Best way is to download and ensure you constantly use an anti-virus product. This will then detect and alert you to any malicious software on your computer (and remove them!).

You will not be able to "access it", best advice is to ensure the computer is scanned, and any such programs eradicated asap.

Also, download a good personal firewall, to protect your computer from unauthorised access.... a very good one is ZoneAlarm, the FREE version (for personal use) can be downloaded here... http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/home.jsp

Answer 3

The free SnoopFree Privacy Shield 1.0.5 for Windows XP will check for software keyloggers on your Windows XP computer. Free at:
http://www.snoopfree.com/PrivacyShield.htm
and /or
K-L Detector. Free from:
http://dewasoft.com/privacy/kldetector.htm

Good luck.

Answer 4

If you have an anti-keylogger like SnoopFree Privacy Shield, it will detect any keylogger trying to read your keyboard typings. You can download this anti-keylogger by typing it in the search box at http://www.download.com/
You can even get keyloggers there!

Answer 5

This software will locate any keylogger in your system:

http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescanner/bazookasetup.exe

Answer 6

You may want to read this:
http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/whosarat/vpost?id=409610
http://www.spywareremove.com/removeKeyLogger.html
http://www.spycop.com/remove-key-logger.html