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Software => Computer software => Topic started by: CBSk on May 27, 2008, 11:52:42 PM
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Recently I saw an internet article which says that the windows xp maintains the users last login date and time for a whole month.
But it does not show the way how to get it from windows.
It may helps me to analyze the all users computer activity.
There is any software or any way to find out the login history of all local users in win XP?
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You mean software to find out who logged into the computer before?
My friend wanted this program a few months ago. We both searched online, with no luck.
Why do you need such a program?
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No. I don't need who logged into the computer before.
I want to analyze the users for whom does the computer need more. Because my computer have 6 user accounts(including the guest account) and it was used by my family members and relatives.
So I want a software that display the details of each user when they are logged in and logged out for past one month.
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So you want to log their activity?
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Start/Control Panel/Administrative Tools/Event Viewer
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@Carbon Dudeoxide: Not their full activity. Only if they are logged or not in the particular date and time.
@stevejohnson1958: It is not easy to view and analyse. And it shows only logs of an application activity.
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Well...in that case...I haven't found any freeware, either, but you can always pay a few bucks...and try any one of these applications: SnapFiles (http://www.snapfiles.com/downloadfind.php?st=user++monitoring&action=s&offset=0&search_action=&lc=)
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So, what is your purpose,or need for such software ?
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That's what I asked...
I don't think it's devious in any way. CBSk just wants to see who's using his/her computer...I think.
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In Windows XP, you can monitor a user's activity by going to your Control Panel, selecting Administrative Tools and then Event Viewer.
In Event Viewer, select Security. This will list all user activity...and you can filter by user, by using the toolbar for that window.
This is the only user monitoring that XP provides. Other than that, you'll have to purchase software.
The trick is to read and understand XP's monitoring system.
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I had to think of where to find that -- it's in Control Panel. I looked at it. Thanks for the info, steve!
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You're welcome, Aegis...
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@Carbon Dudeoxide: That's correct
@street1: Same as Carbon Dudeoxide reply.
@stevejohnson1958: Ok. But I don't see anything at there. It displays "There are no items to show in this view". Can you recommend any software to buy? Otherwise I will search on net or SnapFiles.
Thanks to all for your help.
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Does your login have admin level privileges?
Odd that there are no items to display.
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Apparently not...because if it did...there would be items displayed.
I'm the only user on my machine, so I have no need for monitoring software. Unfortunately, that doesn't put me in any position to recommend any software you can use. You can try searching and reviewing the software at SnapFiles, or Softpedia for that matter.
Good luck!
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You should see them if you scroll down.
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I have admin level privileges. The screen snapshot of my computer management is just attached for your clear reference.
[recovering space - attachment deleted by admin]
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Right click on Security and make sure you have View All Records selected.
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Yes. On View, All Records is selected.
That security logs depend on any windows service?
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Sorry...You may want to try this:
To turn on security logging
1. Click Start, click Run, type mmc /a (note the space between mmc and /a), and then click OK.
2. On the File menu, click Add/Remove Snap-in, and then click Add.
3. Under Snap-in, click Group Policy, and then click Add.
4. In Select Group Policy Object, select Local Computer, click Finish, click Close, and then click OK.
5. In Console Root, select Local Computer Policy, and then click Audit Policy.
Where?
Local Computer Policy/Computer Configuration/Windows Settings/Security Settings/Local Policies/Audit Policy
6. In the details pane, right-click the attribute or event you want to audit.
7. In Properties, select the options you want, and then click OK.
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 for other events you want to audit.
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Thanks stevejohnson1958. Now it works fine on my computer.
Thanks a lot...... :)
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You're welcome, my friend...glad to be of service.
Hopefully, this will provide you with the login information you need.