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19 Jan 2009, 14:30 #4961
bmwracer wrote:
If I recall isn't there malware/spyware that supposedly has that keystroke-recording capability? :sweat:


Yes, there is plenty of spyware out there that logs keystrokes, but this is a feature of Windows 7, not something that is downloaded and installed. I tried out the feature and it looks like it does not record keystrokes, just mouse clicks. The recorder does not access any Internet ports, it merely records your clicks, takes screenshots and saves it as a MHTML file.

For those who want to take a look at a sample here's the link to the file:

http://www.istartedsomething.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/psr.mht

The only knock on it as that MHTML files can only be viewed with Internet Explorer.

Edit: Here's my test run. What I did was just put in a random name and password for GMail to see if any keystrokes were recorded. It's 1.9MB, so it might take a while to load up for slower connections. Again, it can only be viewed with IE.

http://devilseipher.homestead.com/files/Problem_20090119_0559.mht
19 Jan 2009, 14:51 #4962
deseipher wrote:The only knock on it as that MHTML files can only be viewed with Internet Explorer.

Not surprised.

Since I use Firefox, that renders this feature useless to me.
19 Jan 2009, 15:00 #4963
bmwracer wrote:
Not surprised.

Since I use Firefox, that renders this feature useless to me.


You're probably not the only one who feels that way. Given security issues with IE, I'm surprised Microsoft decided to make IE the only choice to view the reports. I see no qualms with using IE from time to time when I really need to, but I can't blame anyone for avoiding IE altogether.
19 Jan 2009, 15:03 #4964
deseipher wrote:You're probably not the only one who feels that way. Given security issues with IE, I'm surprised Microsoft decided to make IE the only choice to view the reports. I see no qualms with using IE from time to time when I really need to, but I can't blame anyone for avoiding IE altogether.

Yeah, I just have IE6 and haven't even bothered with upgrading to IE7.
19 Jan 2009, 15:10 #4965
deseipher wrote:

You're probably not the only one who feels that way. Given security issues with IE, I'm surprised Microsoft decided to make IE the only choice to view the reports. I see no qualms with using IE from time to time when I really need to, but I can't blame anyone for avoiding IE altogether.


Doesn't Windows 7 come with IE8 istalled?
19 Jan 2009, 15:25 #4966
runpup wrote:

Doesn't Windows 7 come with IE8 istalled?


Yes, but it's a beta version of IE8. Make of that as you will, but I've used it a few times. I think IE7 and 8 are much better in the security department than IE6 was, though Firefox remains my #1 browser. Anyhow, I think if you know what you're doing, and not going to questionable sites or downloading stuff without checking for virus or spyware, IE isn't that bad really.
19 Jan 2009, 15:52 #4967
I gave the MHTML files a try with the Opera browser (yes, I run three browsers) and am happy to report that it works just fine. Only problem, Opera just isn't as prominent as Firefox and Internet Explorer are.

I think the Problem Steps Recorder feature is a great addition to Windows, but Microsoft really needs to use a standard HTML format. Sure, IE has a large user base, but not everyone wants to use IE, and not everyone knows about Opera.
19 Jan 2009, 22:52 #4968
deseipher wrote:IE isn't that bad really.

I thought that for a long time, but with all those nice add-ons that Firefox has available, IE gets trumped. :victory:
20 Jan 2009, 04:15 #4969
bmwracer wrote:
I thought that for a long time, but with all those nice add-ons that Firefox has available, IE gets trumped. :victory:


Yep, when it comes to add-ons, Firefox owns.
20 Jan 2009, 04:33 #4970
I accidentally upgraded to FF3 at work the other day - it's great! No problems at all.
20 Jan 2009, 04:41 #4971
Anime Dad wrote:I accidentally upgraded to FF3 at work the other day - it's great! No problems at all.

Did all of your add-ons work?
20 Jan 2009, 04:43 #4972
bmwracer wrote:
Did all of your add-ons work?


Nope. But I can live with it for now. The ones I use all the time (Rikaichan / Moji & various web dev ones) all work :thumbsup:
20 Jan 2009, 04:47 #4973
Anime Dad wrote:Nope. But I can live with it for now. The ones I use all the time (Rikaichan / Moji & various web dev ones) all work :thumbsup:

I didn't switch over until they stopped supporting FF2 and the Orbit theme was available for FF3. :victory:
20 Jan 2009, 13:37 #4974
I've been using Fedora 10 most of the day and I think I'm starting to get the hang of it, at least basic stuff. I've managed to install Openoffice so I have some word processor to work with, but having trouble installing some fonts. The Nvidia drivers are proving to be a hassle as well. :grumble:
20 Jan 2009, 14:12 #4975
deseipher wrote:I've been using Fedora 10 most of the day and I think I'm starting to get the hang of it

I'm a fez man myself. :beaten: :rofl:

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20 Jan 2009, 14:19 #4976
bmwracer wrote:
I'm a fez man myself. :beaten: :rofl:

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What in the world is that? o_O :sweat:
20 Jan 2009, 14:53 #4977
deseipher wrote:What in the world is that? o_O :sweat:

A fez. :mrgreen:

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