Track Computer Usage in 2.5 Minutes
by Super_Nerd in Circuits > Computers
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Track Computer Usage in 2.5 Minutes
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Are you ever suspicious of somebody using your computer without permission? This is obviously the batch file you need.
You will need
-a computer
-Windows (95 or higher)
-2.5 minutes
You will need
-a computer
-Windows (95 or higher)
-2.5 minutes
Open Notepad
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To open notepad start Run
Winkey+R
Then type in notepad and hit enter
Winkey+R
Then type in notepad and hit enter
Code
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Copy this into notepad
@echo off
echo Boot at %Date% %Time%>>C:\Users\%USERNAME%\Desktop\record.txt
@echo off
echo Boot at %Date% %Time%>>C:\Users\%USERNAME%\Desktop\record.txt
Save
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Now save this file as record.bat
Move this file to the startup folder.
Start>All Programs>Startup
Move this file to the startup folder.
Start>All Programs>Startup
Test
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Reboot your machine and log in. If there is a file on your desktop names record.txt open it.
It should say
Boot at (Date) (Time)
Now whenever your machine is logged onto with or without your permission you will know.
It should say
Boot at (Date) (Time)
Now whenever your machine is logged onto with or without your permission you will know.
Final Notes
I didn't write this instructable for fun. I was curious of a family member watching over my back learning my password. Sure enough I was correct because a boot was logged one hour before I even got home. Thank you for reading and remember to subscribe!