Net Spy Pro User Guide
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Version: 3.0 Platform: Windows 95/98/2000/NT/XP
PLEASE NOTE: This is only the online version of the user guide. For more detailed information about usage please see the internal NSP Help File.
Installing Net Spy Pro
After you order you will receive an email with detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to download the file and start the installation process on your various PCs.
Run the download or CD-ROM on each PC. After installation is complete, restart all PCs on the network. As each PC comes back online it will then be setup with Net Spy Pro and will begin recording activity.
Please Note: Restarting all computers after installation is a must!
Getting Started
Once Net Spy Pro is installed it loads automatically on all PCs within your network each time they are rebooted. To access the options you must use the instructions sent to you immediately after ordering. We do not advertise our hidden methods of accessing our software on our web site for added safety.
Adjusting Settings
To adjust settings please refer to the installation email guide to settings.
Scan Network For NSP Clients
Now that you are inside the control panel with the application installed on all machines in your network, you need to populate the IP Address Book. First go to "Viewer" then click "IP Scanner". Enter the fields of "Start" and "End" with your network's IP range.
Click "Scan" and Net Spy Pro will begin scanning your network.
As NSP scans it will show you all found PCs in the window underneath. After scanning
is complete, click each address and click "Add to List". This saves your information for the next time you use NSP.
Connecting to a PC through the Address Book
After you have scanned your network and added all entries, you can then use the address book each time you want to connect to a PC. To connect to a PC through the address book, simply click a PC and click "Connect". A browser window will then open to the password page. Enter password and you can then begin using the web interface.
Web Interface
After you have connected to a PC you can then use the various commands and live monitoring tasks included with Net Spy Pro. Each command is outlined below.
TOP COMMANDS
- System Information
Shows you specific information about the PC you are connected to. Shows vital data such as system and Windows information.
- View Remote Desktop
Here you can view an actual screenshot of the connected workstation instantly an in a new window. This is used to check-up on a user to see if they are working or playing.
- Logout of Net Spy Pro
Logs you out of the current PC so that you can either close the window or connect to another PC in the same window.
- Stop Net Spy Pro Server
Closes the Net Spy Pro server on the connected PC. Useful if you don't want the server to run on a specific PC anymore until that PC is rebooted.
LIVE MONITORING COMMANDS
- Remote Desktop
Here you can view an actual screenshot of the connected workstation instantly an in a new window. This is used to check-up on a user to see if they are working or playing.
- Active Processes
Shows you a list of processes currently running on the connected PC. Clicking a process terminates that process.
- System Information
Shows you specific information about the PC you are connected to. Shows vital data such as system and Windows information.
- File System
Here you can navigate the file system of the remote PC. You can delete, execute on the remote pc, or download any file from the remote PC.
- Registry Startup Keys
Here you will find a list of keys in the Windows Registry Startup sequence. You can also delete any key by clicking on it.
- View Browser Favorites
Here you can view a list of the favorites on the user's Internet Explorer Browser. This shows the full list and includes any categories that the user may have created.
- View Temporary Histories
Here you can view a list of temporary history (cache) of the Internet Explorer browser. This allows you to check up on employee's past activity even before you purchased NSP.
- View Open Ports
Here you can view all open ports on a workstation. This is useful for making sure that there are no outbound Internet connections other than authorized connections.
- View Recent Documents
Here you can view a list of recent documents opened by the user. Shows all types of files such as Excel, Word, Notepad, etc.
- View Password Cache
Here you can view a file that lists the passwords in memory on any user's workstation. This is useful for catching employees trying to login to other employee's accounts.
SYSTEM CONTROL COMMANDS
- Lock PC
This command locks down the connected PC from being used. To unlock, click "System Unlock".
- Unlock PC
This command unlocks the "System Lockdown" command and makes the computer usable again.
- Freeze Mouse
This command freezes the mouse on the connected PC. The mouse will not move when this command is on. To regain mouse use click "Unfreeze Mouse".
- Unfreeze Mouse
This command unfreezes the "Freeze Mouse" command and makes the mouse function normally again.
- Restart PC
This command restarts the remote PC. Click it and the user will then be prompted with a restart window.
- Shutdown PC
This command shuts down the remote PC. Click it and the user will then be prompted with a shut down window.
- Logoff PC
This command logs the current Windows user off of the remote PC. Click it and the user will then be prompted with a logout screen.
- Display Message
This allows you to enter a short text message into the interface that will then be instantly displayed on the remote PC's screen. The message will stay up for ten seconds or until the user clicks "OK".
- Launch URL
This allows you to launch any URL on the remote PC. If Internet Explorer isn't already open, NSP will open it and launch the given URL.
- Launch Application
This allows you to launch any application or file with an association on the remote PC. If the program isn't already open, NSP will open it and launch the given file. Use the "File System" command to navigate and find files.
- Run Screensaver
This command instantly runs the selected screensaver on the remote PC.
- Hide Taskbar
This command instantly hides the taskbar on the remote PC. To show the taskbar click "Show Taskbar" command.
- Show Taskbar
This command returns the taskbar to its normal state.
- Show Desktop Icons
This command hides all open windows so that the desktop is visible.
- Hide Desktop Icons
This command opens any available window to hide the desktop.
- Empty Recycle Bin
This allows you to empty the recycle bin of the remote PC. Click it and the user will be prompted with a confirmation.
LOGGED MONITORING COMMANDS
- Web Sites Log
Here you can view the list of web sites viewed in Internet Explorer by date. First select a date and then scroll down to the content below the date section. Each date will show you a list of sites visited that day along with the time visited.
- Chat Transcripts Log
Here you can view any chat transcripts recorded for a selected date.
- Screenshots Log
Here you can view the screenshot files by date. First select a date and then scroll down to the content below the date section. Each date will show you a list of windows that were captured. Click a window to view its screenshot in a new window.
- Keystrokes Log
Here you can navigate recorded keystroke logs by date. First select a date and then scroll down to the content below the date section. Each new window has an entry for text typed into that window.
- Applications Log
Here you can view the list of applications or files launched by date. First select a date and then scroll down to the content below the date section. Each date will show you a list of files and applications visited that day along with the time visited.
- Documents Log
Here you can view any documents accessed for a selected date.
- Net Spy Pro Log
Here you can view a listing of all NSP activity that has occurred since installation.
- Configure Logging
Here you can specify which monitoring and administration functions will be active on the remote PC.
- Using Full Remote Control Feature
To use the remote control feature built into NSP, bring up the NSP control panel on your workstation. Then click CONTROL PC. Then select which PC you want to connect to and which mode you would like. It will then connect to the remote PC.
- Removing Net Spy Pro
Please use our support form to receive uninstall instructions and you must include your name, and order number. We do not advertise this information. This information is contained in the installation email that was sent after ordering.
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