Joined: 28 Feb 2008 Posts: 1351 Location: Davis, CA
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 2:30 pm Post subject:
bmwracer wrote:
If I recall isn't there malware/spyware that supposedly has that keystroke-recording capability?
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:
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.
Joined: 28 Feb 2008 Posts: 1351 Location: Davis, CA
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 3:00 pm Post subject:
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.
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.
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Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 3:10 pm Post subject:
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? _________________
Joined: 28 Feb 2008 Posts: 1351 Location: Davis, CA
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 3:25 pm Post subject:
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.
Joined: 28 Feb 2008 Posts: 1351 Location: Davis, CA
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 3:52 pm Post subject:
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.
Joined: 28 Feb 2008 Posts: 1351 Location: Davis, CA
Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 1:37 pm Post subject:
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.
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