microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin

"Nick" wrote in message
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> Is it possible to observe / monitor the console session of my young
> children,
> in stealth mode?
>
> It would seem that all the techical possibities are present in Windows XP
> /
> Vista but I haven't workerd out whether it's possible or not and what
> needs
> to be done... Some documentation point to possibilities on Windows Server
> 2003...
>
> For example the RDP protocol employed by Messenger Remote Assistence has a
> "view only" mode. And there seems to be a "shadow" cmd.
>
> What I simply want is as a responable parent to be able at wish to
> observe/spy/monitor my young kids screen while they're on the internet at
> their own PC, without intruding on their session, say "stealth mode".
>
> What do I need to do?
>
> Regards, Nick

Depending on their age I'd always recommend either being in the room with
them (for younger children) or talking to them.

If you feel you really must spy on them Dameware Mini Remote Control may
provide the solution.

Ed Metcalfe.