Is there a program that can be installed on my computer that will allow someone at another computer to see?

Question

what I'm doing or who I'm chatting with? A friend told me that this can happen with out me even knowing it. He said that my computer could be sharing and I wouldn't even know it.

Answer 1

Absolutely possible. All the other person has to do is install a software called a keylogger. Or trick you into downloading and installing one.

The person responsible for the keylogger will then receive e-mails with an exact copy of everything you have typed on your keyboard. More advanced keyloggers will actually capture every screen on your monitor and mail pictures of them to the other party.

To protect against these keyloggers, scan your computer with both your anti-virus and your anti-spyware programs on a regular basis.

You DO have both an anti-virus AND an anti-spyware program, don't you?

Good luck!

Answer 2

I think your friend was refering to Spyware. It is a type of malware, which is basically something that tries to harm your computer, just like viruses.
To find out if you have Spyware, you can try the free program Spybot Search & Destroy, which can be found on Download.com.
Spyware may cause you to get your passwords for e-mail, myspace, etc. stolen.
Like the other answerer said, there is remote assistance, which is when you let a friend moniter your computer. But that's differant.
You can get spyware by surfing the web or downloading files. Be cautious when you visit sites that appear to be "fishy".
Spyware can have disastrous side affects, like starting up many ads, slowing down your computer, and in many occasions, destroying your computer.
Be careful, so you don't get spyware.
If you don't, they'res nothing to worry about.

Answer 3

One of the only ways it could be done is if you had more than one computer in your house and were using a router and receiver to get on line. Someone else nearby who also had a receiver could hack into your net service and therefore your PC. Most of the time your 2 computers need to be connected directly 2 one another but a good hacker can work around that.

Answer 4

It is possible that an application like this could be on your machine. It would have needed to get there somehow; but if you aren't too careful about what you click on, etc. its possible.
If you are unsure, go find a free anti-spyware tool, and an anti-virus scanner and run them. Make sure THOSE are from a reputable source though so you don't end up with something else bad on your machine.
Also, make sure you install any/all windows updates that Microsoft has to offer.

Answer 5

It can happen if this person has your computer ID address. A friend of mine works for IBM and he messes with a another friend computer all the time.

Answer 6

A virus or spyware can hide in your system resore folder even after running every anti-virus--anti-spyware app know. so,1st,turn off system restore.
all programs--accessories----system tools--system restore--settings--drive ( c )--check OFF box and use slider to restore 10% memory to you by sliding it to left and stop at 3%.

Internet Options Clean Ups
control panel--internet options--general tab--temp files--delete.cookies-delete. history--delete and set days to keep to 0.
privacy tab--advanced--override--allow 1st party--BLOCK 3rd party cookies [ spyware,ect. ]
advanced tab--active x--uncheck unsafe or unsigned.

remove useless files using disk clean.
all programs--accessories--system tools--disk clean--drive ( c ),run and delete files.all programs

Disk Defrag
consolidate files giving you more disk space clean.
all programs--accessories--system tools,disk defrag. click anylize and if told to do so,click defrag.

block open ports that allow hackers access to your computer.
administrative tools--services--alerter and messenger services [ services are in alphabetical order ]--right click each--select properties--select disable from drop down menu.

cut the number of programs loading with windows,decreasing your boot up time.
press windows key on keyboard and letter R at same time. enter MISCONFIG [ low case ] and press enter.
click start tab and uncheck any program you do not want loading with windoes. [ DO NOT UNCHECK WINDOWS EXPLORER OR ANY WINDOWS PROGRAM ].
basically speaking,you should only disable programs you yourself added. NOT your anti-vitus,anti-spyware,ect.

download/install/update/run protection programs in browser add ons link below.

new restore point
now return to system restore and click create new restore point. name it and you're clean and done !

download anti-virus--anti-spyware--anti-dialer freeware from link below

http://browseraddons.friendpages.com
http://ieoptions.friendpages.com
http://cookiemanage.diaryland.com
http://earlea.pitas.com/

Answer 7

no, it cant happen without you knowing it. this is called remote assistance. i know MSN messenger has it.