Hello,

My boss wants me to install tracking software for employee PC usage. He
wants to know what web pages they go to and what applications are being used
and at what time. I know that they use about 3 browsers, not just IE.
The only tracking software I've found only lists IE history. I could use
your help finding something as I've never had to do this before and the
owner of the company wants it installed immediately. I've searched and
searched - most applications I've found seem to be ma and pop apps that
don't have much detail.

Thank you!

"boe" <boe_d@nospamhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:Oyq%239SOMHHA.3424@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Hello,
>
> My boss wants me to install tracking software for employee PC usage. He
> wants to know what web pages they go to and what applications are being
> used and at what time. I know that they use about 3 browsers, not just
> IE. The only tracking software I've found only lists IE history. I could
> use your help finding something as I've never had to do this before and
> the owner of the company wants it installed immediately. I've searched
> and searched - most applications I've found seem to be ma and pop apps
> that don't have much detail.
>
> Thank you!
>

Your boss is an A**hole

boe wrote:
> Hello,
>
> My boss wants me to install tracking software for employee PC usage. He
> wants to know what web pages they go to and what applications are
> being used and at what time. I know that they use about 3 browsers,
> not just IE. The only tracking software I've found only lists IE history.
> I
> could use your help finding something as I've never had to do this
> before and the owner of the company wants it installed immediately. I've
> searched and searched - most applications I've found seem to be
> ma and pop apps that don't have much detail.
>
> Thank you!

There do seem to be an overwhelming call for monitoring applications
targeted at parents. No surprise there. I would suggest to spend more time
on Google.

This application looks like it might be just what you need as it seems to
do all that anyone would want.

http://www.software4parents.com/iamb...ml?hop=ucndoit

In news:uAVYSYOMHHA.1008@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl,
Merlin <Merlin@noway.com> typed:
> "boe" <boe_d@nospamhotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:Oyq%239SOMHHA.3424@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Hello,
>>
>> My boss wants me to install tracking software for employee PC usage.
>> He wants to know what web pages they go to and what applications are
>> being used and at what time. I know that they use about 3
>> browsers, not just IE. The only tracking software I've found only
>> lists IE history. I could use your help finding something as I've
>> never had to do this before and the owner of the company wants it
>> installed immediately. I've searched and searched - most
>> applications I've found seem to be ma and pop apps that don't have
>> much detail. Thank you!
>>
>
> Your boss is an A**hole

That may well be true, but as there is currently no hotfix released for
that, I'm not sure your reply will be of much use.

To the OP: if you're in a workgroup, and don't use a proxy
server/application server/etc., I'm not sure what your options are, outside
of installing keylogging software on all the workstations.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&l...ows+xp+reports
may help get you started.

(but I do agree that this boss probably needs to have more fiber in his
diet....if employees are getting their work done on time, who cares if they
periodically visit Google Images to check out pictures of kittens?)

Thank you for your suggestion - like the others I've seen, it doesn't
mention any browsers besides IE but I'll send them an e-mail to find out if
it does.

"Cliff Wild" <cliffwild@spamex.com> wrote in message
news:uFBUxsOMHHA.4928@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> boe wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>> My boss wants me to install tracking software for employee PC usage. He
>> wants to know what web pages they go to and what applications are
>> being used and at what time. I know that they use about 3 browsers,
>> not just IE. The only tracking software I've found only lists IE history.
>> I
>> could use your help finding something as I've never had to do this
>> before and the owner of the company wants it installed immediately. I've
>> searched and searched - most applications I've found seem to be
>> ma and pop apps that don't have much detail.
>>
>> Thank you!
>
> There do seem to be an overwhelming call for monitoring applications
> targeted at parents. No surprise there. I would suggest to spend more time
> on Google.
>
> This application looks like it might be just what you need as it seems to
> do all that anyone would want.
>
> http://www.software4parents.com/iamb...ml?hop=ucndoit
>
>

Replied to [boe]s message :
> Hello,
>
> My boss wants me to install tracking software for employee PC usage. He
> wants to know what web pages they go to and what applications are being used
> and at what time. I know that they use about 3 browsers, not just IE.
> The only tracking software I've found only lists IE history. I could use
> your help finding something as I've never had to do this before and the
> owner of the company wants it installed immediately. I've searched and
> searched - most applications I've found seem to be ma and pop apps that
> don't have much detail.
>
> Thank you!
>
>


http://www.sharewareconnection.com/t...t-activity.htm

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Thanks - I appreciate the help - I'll see if I can find something.

While I hate to do this to anyone, I have to agree some employees are
abusing computer priveleges and not completing work in a timely manner.
I'll inform the employees they are being monitored as I would think it is
unfair for them not to be aware.

"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
<lanwench@heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.aty ahoo.com> wrote in message
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> In news:uAVYSYOMHHA.1008@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl,
> Merlin <Merlin@noway.com> typed:
>> "boe" <boe_d@nospamhotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:Oyq%239SOMHHA.3424@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> My boss wants me to install tracking software for employee PC usage.
>>> He wants to know what web pages they go to and what applications are
>>> being used and at what time. I know that they use about 3
>>> browsers, not just IE. The only tracking software I've found only
>>> lists IE history. I could use your help finding something as I've
>>> never had to do this before and the owner of the company wants it
>>> installed immediately. I've searched and searched - most
>>> applications I've found seem to be ma and pop apps that don't have
>>> much detail. Thank you!
>>>
>>
>> Your boss is an A**hole
>
> That may well be true, but as there is currently no hotfix released for
> that, I'm not sure your reply will be of much use.
>
> To the OP: if you're in a workgroup, and don't use a proxy
> server/application server/etc., I'm not sure what your options are,
> outside of installing keylogging software on all the workstations.
>
> http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&l...ows+xp+reports
> may help get you started.
>
> (but I do agree that this boss probably needs to have more fiber in his
> diet....if employees are getting their work done on time, who cares if
> they periodically visit Google Images to check out pictures of kittens?)
>

Replied to [Ayush]s message :
> http://www.sharewareconnection.com/t...t-activity.htm

OR
http://www.sharewareplaza.com/Intern...oad_44400.html


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boe: Your company needs to develop a written internet usage policy (google
for examples) and give a copy to each employee, and have them sign a
statement they have read and understood it. Place the statement in the
personnel file.

Tom

"boe" <boe_d@nospamhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:uVgIbAPMHHA.1044@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
| Thanks - I appreciate the help - I'll see if I can find something.
|
| While I hate to do this to anyone, I have to agree some employees are
| abusing computer priveleges and not completing work in a timely manner.
| I'll inform the employees they are being monitored as I would think it is
| unfair for them not to be aware.
|
| "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
| <lanwench@heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.aty ahoo.com> wrote in
message
| news:ucd%23$zOMHHA.2236@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
| > In news:uAVYSYOMHHA.1008@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl,
| > Merlin <Merlin@noway.com> typed:
| >> "boe" <boe_d@nospamhotmail.com> wrote in message
| >> news:Oyq%239SOMHHA.3424@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
| >>> Hello,
| >>>
| >>> My boss wants me to install tracking software for employee PC usage.
| >>> He wants to know what web pages they go to and what applications are
| >>> being used and at what time. I know that they use about 3
| >>> browsers, not just IE. The only tracking software I've found only
| >>> lists IE history. I could use your help finding something as I've
| >>> never had to do this before and the owner of the company wants it
| >>> installed immediately. I've searched and searched - most
| >>> applications I've found seem to be ma and pop apps that don't have
| >>> much detail. Thank you!
| >>>
| >>
| >> Your boss is an A**hole
| >
| > That may well be true, but as there is currently no hotfix released for
| > that, I'm not sure your reply will be of much use.
| >
| > To the OP: if you're in a workgroup, and don't use a proxy
| > server/application server/etc., I'm not sure what your options are,
| > outside of installing keylogging software on all the workstations.
| >
| >
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&l...ows+xp+reports
| > may help get you started.
| >
| > (but I do agree that this boss probably needs to have more fiber in his
| > diet....if employees are getting their work done on time, who cares if
| > they periodically visit Google Images to check out pictures of kittens?)
| >
|
|

Already done - thanks!

"Tom Willett" <tompepper@mvps.invalid> wrote in message
news:evgJ%23CPMHHA.320@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> boe: Your company needs to develop a written internet usage policy
> (google
> for examples) and give a copy to each employee, and have them sign a
> statement they have read and understood it. Place the statement in the
> personnel file.
>
> Tom
>
> "boe" <boe_d@nospamhotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:uVgIbAPMHHA.1044@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> | Thanks - I appreciate the help - I'll see if I can find something.
> |
> | While I hate to do this to anyone, I have to agree some employees are
> | abusing computer priveleges and not completing work in a timely manner.
> | I'll inform the employees they are being monitored as I would think it
> is
> | unfair for them not to be aware.
> |
> | "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
> | <lanwench@heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.aty ahoo.com> wrote in
> message
> | news:ucd%23$zOMHHA.2236@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> | > In news:uAVYSYOMHHA.1008@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl,
> | > Merlin <Merlin@noway.com> typed:
> | >> "boe" <boe_d@nospamhotmail.com> wrote in message
> | >> news:Oyq%239SOMHHA.3424@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> | >>> Hello,
> | >>>
> | >>> My boss wants me to install tracking software for employee PC usage.
> | >>> He wants to know what web pages they go to and what applications are
> | >>> being used and at what time. I know that they use about 3
> | >>> browsers, not just IE. The only tracking software I've found only
> | >>> lists IE history. I could use your help finding something as I've
> | >>> never had to do this before and the owner of the company wants it
> | >>> installed immediately. I've searched and searched - most
> | >>> applications I've found seem to be ma and pop apps that don't have
> | >>> much detail. Thank you!
> | >>>
> | >>
> | >> Your boss is an A**hole
> | >
> | > That may well be true, but as there is currently no hotfix released
> for
> | > that, I'm not sure your reply will be of much use.
> | >
> | > To the OP: if you're in a workgroup, and don't use a proxy
> | > server/application server/etc., I'm not sure what your options are,
> | > outside of installing keylogging software on all the workstations.
> | >
> | >
> http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&l...ows+xp+reports
> | > may help get you started.
> | >
> | > (but I do agree that this boss probably needs to have more fiber in
> his
> | > diet....if employees are getting their work done on time, who cares if
> | > they periodically visit Google Images to check out pictures of
> kittens?)
> | >
> |
> |
>
>

"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
<lanwench@heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.aty ahoo.com> wrote in
news:ucd#$zOMHHA.2236@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl:

> In news:uAVYSYOMHHA.1008@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl,
> Merlin <Merlin@noway.com> typed:
>> "boe" <boe_d@nospamhotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:Oyq%239SOMHHA.3424@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> My boss wants me to install tracking software for employee PC usage.
>>> He wants to know what web pages they go to and what applications are
>>> being used and at what time. I know that they use about 3
>>> browsers, not just IE. The only tracking software I've found only
>>> lists IE history. I could use your help finding something as I've
>>> never had to do this before and the owner of the company wants it
>>> installed immediately. I've searched and searched - most
>>> applications I've found seem to be ma and pop apps that don't have
>>> much detail. Thank you!
>>>
>>
>> Your boss is an A**hole
>
> That may well be true, but as there is currently no hotfix released
> for that, I'm not sure your reply will be of much use.
>
> To the OP: if you're in a workgroup, and don't use a proxy
> server/application server/etc., I'm not sure what your options are,
> outside of installing keylogging software on all the workstations.
>
> http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&l...2006-47%2CGGLJ
> %3Aen&q=keylogging+monitor+applications+windows+xp +reports may help
> get you started.
>
> (but I do agree that this boss probably needs to have more fiber in
> his diet....if employees are getting their work done on time, who
> cares if they periodically visit Google Images to check out pictures
> of kittens?)
>
>

There are issues of bandwidth costs and potential liability issues.

Check out Websense www.websense.com It has a stand alone mode. Not sure
how it would fit in your environment but worth a try.