tracing someones tracks

[the mask]

hi, is there a way i can find out what files and folders were accessed on my pc by the person before me.

[Harsh!]

I think if you are using XP it automatically updates the "timestamps" (or something similar) when folders/files were last accessed. You'd probaly have to manually check files/folders you suspect were used by the previous user

[peat moss]

A keylogger would do it. Probably better to password protect your desktop,or encrypt the folders in question. Let me guess sharing a computer eh? :)


Link : Something like this program.

http://www.ezetest.com/salus/

[the mask]

@harsh, how do i check if a folder was last accessed and at what time

[100%]

As P.Moss said - get a keylogger theres tons out there
they will trace anything
mouse movements


Mask have you simply looked at "Date Modified"?

[the mask]

@15%, how do i check that

[100%]

In explorer (or folders)
make sure the view is "Details"
Right clik on the bar above where the folder etc are
clik "more" (at bottom) and youll find tons more options

[baccyman]

there is a history button just above the address bar it looks like a clock that will show some of the things that have been viewed in the recent past.

[the mask]

that only shows the last websites visited, not the last folders accessed

[orcutt989]

Not not in Internet Explorer silly, go to a directory on your computer, and then go to history.

[tesco]

Not not in Internet Explorer silly, go to a directory on your computer, and then go to history.
That shows internet explorer history too. :lol:

[Afronaut]

In Xp one might want to check up Events also,
Admin tools...

Gives out little info but its something.

:cool2:

[the mask]

how do i go to the directory?