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  • Apr 30, 2010, 10:51 AM
    featherly
    How can I tell if someone's been using my computer while I was away?
    While I was away for 3-weeks, I suspect that someone in my family got into my computer and nosed around my files. How can I track where with went and what information they may have accessed? I've since protected myself with many passwords.
  • Apr 30, 2010, 01:13 PM
    Clough
    Hi, featherly!

    Is this a PC or an Apple/Macintosh?

    Thanks!
  • Apr 30, 2010, 01:16 PM
    cdad

    Mostly you can't unless there have been changes made. As for web browsers you can check history but as far as files unless you go through every single one and check for opening dates etc its almost impossible without having software on it before to monitor it.
  • Apr 30, 2010, 01:37 PM
    ScottGem

    You could do a search for files modified within the date range you were away. It won't be 100% accurate but it will be a start.

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