How can I find what web site my child has been to if he deletes his cookies and history?

Question

Can I obtain a list of sites from my ISP?I also need free software to block adult sites.

Answer 1

This is free:

http://www.k9webprotection.com/

You can see the sites he visited in the INDEX.DAT file, it is not erased automatically.

Here is an INDEX.DAT free scanner:
http://www.filehungry.com/spanish/product/windows_software/network_&_internet/internet_cleanup_utilities/index_dat_scanner

and a Real Eraser, for your son:
http://www.smartprotector.com/eraser/free-history-eraser.htm

Answer 2

Some anti-virus programs come with monitoring software that allows you to see what websites have been visited. I believe the Norton suite does so.

As for blocking adult sites, you're SOL. You'll never be able to completely block them and most of the blocking software contains spyware to boot. Be a parent and tell your kid that if he's going to delete his history/cookies, then he can't go online anymore. That's what my dad did with me when I was younger.

Answer 3

One really good idea is to install an inexpensive broadband router that you can use to block sites, monitor traffic going in and out, and help increase your home network's security.

For example, $50 Linksys wired and wireless routers will let you do all that, including monitoring a list of visited websites.

The best way, though, to monitor your kid's internet usage is to set rules and monitor the thing in person. Put the PC in a public space in the house, not in his/her bedroom. Lock it in a closable PC desk cabinet unit. Talk with him/her about content on the internet. There is no substitute for attentive parenting (and I am not accusing you of being inattentive, merely pointing out that the personal method is more effective than any technology solution).

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Answer 4

Rather than doing patch up after an event has occured, it's better to avoid the situation. So use softwares like Net Nanny to block adult contents from loading and preventing access to adult websites.

Answer 5

perchance it relies upon on who's deleting. in the experience that they are merely deleting the heritage from the device bar, or no matter if from the completed equipment? Did the cookies get deleted also? you ought to probable examine the heritage document positioned on your major stress folder, perchance what you're searching for for continues to be there. making an investment in a secure practices application it really is password secure might want to help too. also, yet another suggestion --- beat them in the experience that they delete the heritage without permission!!!! J/ok. ~ yet another mom!

Answer 6

if he deletes history and cookies it's very difficult to find out what sites he's been on but if you're using IE7 you can block adult content very easily you need to open IE7 then click on tools > internet options then click the content tab at the top of the dialogue box you'll see Content advisor click the enable button you should be able to work the rest out for your self

Answer 7

Move your kid's PC to the living room, dining room or the kitchen and keep a close eye on them.

The foolishness will stop immediately.

Children should never be allowed any privacy on a computer until they're over 18, and have been taught about the dangers, IMHO.

Answer 8

Yes

There are no free software that can do that, but you can go to wal*mart and buy the software you need to do that for a very low price.

Answer 9

Privoxy is a very flexible web proxy where you can filter and monitor web traffic.

Answer 10

set him up with an account, and restrict it.
then you can get a free key logging program by searching for one