Invisible Files

I have a PC monitoring program which saves JPG files to a shared folder in Windows\System32 which accessible by all users - permissions are set for full control for "everyone".

These files are invisible with Explorer - I have show hidden files and folders ticked and Hide protected system files is deselected. I can also not see the files using DIR or ATTRIB in a command prompt. Also, properties of the folder indicate 0 Bytes and 0 Files.

However, if I use TreeSizePro to scan the folder I can see the files, which indicate an attribute of A, but only the files created in my User Profile. Equally, when using another User Profile which is being monitored, I can see the files associated with that user but not my files.

I'm guessing this has something to do with Windows controlling access to a new folder within a System Folder.

Can anyone shed any light on this behaviour?

Why on earth would any program save jpg files to the system32 folder?? And what exactly are these jpg files?

Not to mention giving a system folder full control to everyone (if that is indeed what you've done...). That's just asking for trouble.


James

Bill2 said:

Why on earth would any program save jpg files to the system32 folder?? And what exactly are these jpg files?

As I said, it's PC monitoring software and they are screen shots - internal "security"!

James Colbert said:

Not to mention giving a system folder full control to everyone (if that is indeed what you've done...). That's just asking for trouble.


James

It is a shared folder created by the software ie, it has no other use.

What is the name of this software? I refuse to believe any software would save any kind of generated data in system32. And internal security?? What does that mean? Is this your personal computer or a company one?

It's a personal PC - nothing to do with business at all. The software (GoldenEye) is used to ensure the family are not visiting sites they should not be and was written for XP and has not been updated for Win 7. The folder is the default location although it is user configurable.

All I want to know is what is behind the invisibility of the files.

Goldeneye..hmm. A quick google search tells me it has a normal mode and an invisible mode. May have something to do with that. Otherwise, tinker with the settings or contact support.

Not sure why you would share the folder...seems counter productive to the purpose of the software. As far as why you can't see your files, my guess would be that it's some setting within the GoldenEye program itself, especially given its 'stealth' and 'invisibility' features. I think that the program must inherently hide its log files from those who use the machine. Have you tried using the hotkey (see screenshot) to view the logs and screenshots from within GoldenEye?

Also, I recommend unsharing the folder and marking it hidden, if that is the default.

James

Note the screenshots. Also note the shortcut key.

Jacee said:

Keylogger?

That does seem a bit excessive for 'parental control' use. :)