Tell If Your Computer Is Being Monitored
These days most of us use a computer in our daily lives, from checking our email to doing complex tasks as part of our jobs. When you work on your computer, you do so with the understanding that your communication is private, but that is not always the case. A growing number of spyware and virus threats attempt to steal that personal information, so it is important for you to make sure your unit is not being monitored.
Instructions
1. Log on to your computer and click on the "Start" button. Choose "Run" from the menu and type "cmd" in the box. This will cause a DOS window to open.
2. Type "netstat" at the prompt and closely examine the results. If you see any unfamiliar computer names or IP addresses, your computer may be monitored.
3. Hover your mouse over the icons in your computer's system tray. The system tray is located in the right-hand corner of the screen in the same place the computer's clock is located. Hover your mouse over each icon in turn, looking out for any unfamiliar programs. If you find a suspicious program, Google it to see if it is a monitoring program.
4. Click on the "Start" button and choose "Run" from the menu. Type "msconfig" in the box and click "OK" to open the system configuration utility.
5. Click on the "Startup" tab to get a list of the programs that start when your computer starts. Google any unfamiliar programs to find out if they are legitimate or not. Also, click on the "Services" tab and look for unfamiliar programs.
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