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It's ok to install a keylogger on my sister computer?

I take care of my sister because we live together and i am older than her with 8 years. She is in 9 th form. I work every day and when i came home i always find her on computer. When i enter in her room she is always changing the open windows and i don't know what is she doing. I tried talking with her because she spent a lot of time on pc (until 23 every evening) but with no result. I do trust her but i want to have that security feeling that everithing is ok so i downloaded All-Spy Keylogger to install on her pc and see what she is doing. I did not install it yet, what should i do?
Reply from: lcompian Date: Sep 17, 2008 at 5:23 pm

Sounds like you have been working hard to understand your sister and find a reasonable solution to this problem. I am not familiar with the software that you have installed, but I would consider taking a few more steps before going that route. First, when you talked with your sister, were you able to articulate your concerns about her web surfing? What is it that most worries you? That she will change your settings? Visit inappropriate sites? If you explain your concerns, it may help her to understand where you are coming from.
 
Second, you might consider developing two "profiles" on the computer so that changes to her windows will only affect her settings and will not affect your profile. As far as I know, most PCs have this feature; it would allow you to "login" to your profile each time you sit down at the computer and likewise for your sister.
 
Keep the conversation going. It sounds like you have a great foundation for your relationship with her, and it may just require a few more conversations and a little strategizing to make the computer work for both of you.
 
Good luck!
 
L. Compian, Ph.D.
Counseling Psychologist
Education.com Reference Team

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