by anglrckx on January 16th, 2007

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Someone has installed Spector key logging software on my computer. How can I remove it without formatting the drive?

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  • by Karl Plesz on January 18th, 2007

    Karl Plesz

    Spector is not spyware. As a result, spyware detection software may not identify it. It is not a virus either, so antivirus software will not detect it.

    Spector is a program that someone buys and intentionally installs on a computer. It is used to monitor all activity on the computer. This includes taking screen shots every few seconds, recording the contents of messaging programs and email.
    http://www.spector.com/spector.html

    Whoever installed this program presumably has the password (I'm guessing that's the mechanism in use) needed to un-install it.

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  • by David on April 22nd, 2008

    David

    How did you find the Spector software in the first place if it is in stealth mode?

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  • by nevets - badgicide on January 30th, 2007

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  • by FineBalance . on January 16th, 2007

    FineBalance .

    Do you think Adware will be able to detect it? May be install Windows Defender and Avast and run the scan. It may detect the software. I am not really sure, but scnning from these programs may be helpful.

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  • by ServerRider on April 1st, 2009

    ServerRider

    As long as that is a domain computer, as soon as you remove it it will be re-installed. Specter is a centrally managed application that deploys agents to selected clients. The only way you will be able to prevent the agent from installing is to never be on the company network.
    I am a network admin for several companies and we run Spector on a regular basis.
    Also, just like a centrally managed anti-virus program, the admins can see if you are tampering with the agent. Just FYI.

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