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My child has been using aim and there has been accusations about language and other inappropriate statements online. I'd like to see these IM conversations and know they must be cached on my computer (Windows XP) somewhere. Please help me find them. and then of course, I'd like to view the contents.
Thanks!
My child has been using aim and there has been accusations about language and other inappropriate statements online. I'd like to see these IM conversations and know they must be cached on my computer (Windows XP) somewhere. Please help me find them. and then of course, I'd like to view the contents.
Thanks!
Acctually no, I have no knowledge of anything like this. However, to prevent any future dispute, you can install a Keylogger. This will solve your problem. If there is any such cache, I would like to know about it.
Acctually no, I have no knowledge of anything like this. However, to prevent any future dispute, you can install a Keylogger. This will solve your problem. If there is any such cache, I would like to know about it.
Nope, pretty sure they aren't cached. At least with the standard client. I think Gaim does logging, as well as deadAim, and trillian (does trillian work as aim?)
Sounds like you need parental software instead.
Nope, pretty sure they aren't cached. At least with the standard client. I think Gaim does logging, as well as deadAim, and trillian (does trillian work as aim?)
Sounds like you need parental software instead.
aim does NOT keep a cache of conversations.
yes trillian does work as aim, however, i am not sure how secure trillian is. i personally do not use or trust the program, and have had many debates with people about this issue. some swear it is just as secure (insecure) as the authentic aim program, others claim it is open to exploits in the aim functionality.
my philosophy: when in doubt, don't use it.
as dr toker suggested, a keylogger could be a solution. also, some network sniffers could allow you to actually monitor the conversation from another computer on your lan in real time if you wanted to go that route. i have to ask though, why do you want to monitor your child like that? in my opinion, that is the same effect as tapping their phone line. sure it is good to be a concerned parent, but some privacy is also needed for a growing child. if this is not to monitor your child, but instead to monitor the people your child is talking with, then just ask your kid to not close the window next time. you can then copy and paste the conversation into notepad and save as text file if you need evidence of harassment and such.
also, there is an option to timestamp conversations within aim, which is a good function to have enabled if you are trying to log anything.
aim does NOT keep a cache of conversations.
yes trillian does work as aim, however, i am not sure how secure trillian is. i personally do not use or trust the program, and have had many debates with people about this issue. some swear it is just as secure (insecure) as the authentic aim program, others claim it is open to exploits in the aim functionality.
my philosophy: when in doubt, don't use it.
as dr toker suggested, a keylogger could be a solution. also, some network sniffers could allow you to actually monitor the conversation from another computer on your lan in real time if you wanted to go that route. i have to ask though, why do you want to monitor your child like that? in my opinion, that is the same effect as tapping their phone line. sure it is good to be a concerned parent, but some privacy is also needed for a growing child. if this is not to monitor your child, but instead to monitor the people your child is talking with, then just ask your kid to not close the window next time. you can then copy and paste the conversation into notepad and save as text file if you need evidence of harassment and such.
also, there is an option to timestamp conversations within aim, which is a good function to have enabled if you are trying to log anything.
Keyloggers are OK, but most (free ones) will only capture one side of the conversation. The last time I looked, AIM had logging capabilities so why not simply turn that on and capture the whole conversation?
Keyloggers are OK, but most (free ones) will only capture one side of the conversation. The last time I looked, AIM had logging capabilities so why not simply turn that on and capture the whole conversation?
hmm, last version of aim i was using, i did not see any logging capabilities. i was either not looking hard enough, or it is a newer feature added recently =)
hmm, last version of aim i was using, i did not see any logging capabilities. i was either not looking hard enough, or it is a newer feature added recently =)
I have seen one keylogger that records both sides of the conversation that a friend used, so I know they are out there. Now if I only knew the name of that particular one...
I have seen one keylogger that records both sides of the conversation that a friend used, so I know they are out there. Now if I only knew the name of that particular one...
Yeah, more than likely it was a trialware app or he may have had to pay (erm, if he didn't use a crack) for the app.Quote:
I have seen one keylogger that records both sides of the conversation
Most free ones aren't that full featured. They're primarily there just to grab passwords, account info, etc..
--Th13 :)
Yeah, more than likely it was a trialware app or he may have had to pay (erm, if he didn't use a crack) for the app.Quote:
I have seen one keylogger that records both sides of the conversation
Most free ones aren't that full featured. They're primarily there just to grab passwords, account info, etc..
--Th13 :)
Regardless, to sum things up sharonap, these conversations are gone. If you really want to know what your child said, ask him/her. If you trust them, you should already know. If you don't, however, trust the child, take away their computer rights until he/she has matured or until they can be trusted again. Don't install a keylogger on your machine just to see your kids messages, that is just stupid. Just be a mom/dad in the situation.
http://www.spy-software.com/starr-spy.htm
There ya go, Merry xmass.
But i'd go with the post right above mine first.