Screen Captures (not My Doing)

[Britjoe]

So Im Searching My Windows Drive, And looking around, Ive found Loads of screen shots of my desktop that wasnt initiated by me,
So whats it all about, is this normal.

 

[zigzag3143]

So Im Searching My Windows Drive, And looking around, Ive found Loads of screen shots of my desk top that wants initiated by me,
So whats it all about, is this normal.

not normal. whats their extension and where are they located. we could also use your system specs


Ken J

 

[Britjoe]

They Are *.jpgs files,

and Ive sussed it out its a program I have installed called network magic, it seems its taking screenshots and leaving them in the Programs directory.

Kinda Weird

Ok now the feature is Disabled.

 

[Imperfect1]

Very weird! I guess this is a good reminder and wake-up call for all of us, that we need to regularly check to see what's on our systems! Especially with all of the highly sophisticated technologies nowadays that can wreck havoc with our computers! You were very lucky Britjoe that this software wasn't more malevolent! Glad you've got the situation under control now!

 

[FliGi7]

They Are *.jpgs files,

and Ive sussed it out its a program I have installed called network magic, it seems its taking screenshots and leaving them in the Programs directory.

Kinda Weird

Ok now the feature is Disabled.

Yea, that still doesn't sound right for a network troubleshooting program to take screenshots without your doing. What lead you to the conclusion it was Network Magic taking these screenshots?

 

[Britjoe]

well the pictures were in the Network Magic Directory and I found in a setting in the Program to turn it off, it was set for some reason to take a screen shot every hour,

 

[FliGi7]

That's weird. I'm not sure how an hourly screenshot can help you troubleshoot networking problems.

 

[Imperfect1]

I would wonder what else it is (was) scheduled to do every hour. . .

 

[Bill]

That's really some magic you got going there, if I say so..

It may be a good idea to remove that program if you don't need it.

Bill

 

[Anak]

According to the Cisco site:

Monitor and Control

New Parental Monitoring Gives parents the ability to monitor their kids' online activity. Restrict Internet access plus take real-time desktop screenshots to track web sites visited and programs used, providing peace of mind and a safer online experience

Click on Monitor and Control: Cisco Network Magic Pro Features

 

[Imperfect1]

According to the Cisco site:

Monitor and Control

New Parental Monitoring Gives parents the ability to monitor their kids' online activity. Restrict Internet access plus take real-time desktop screenshots to track web sites visited and programs used, providing peace of mind and a safer online experience

Click on Monitor and Control: Cisco Network Magic Pro Features

WOW! Now I see the purpose, and it really makes sense to me. This could be a great tool for monitoring, say, teenagers who are sometimes known to be a bit naughty and misuse their computers when the adults aren't looking!

 

[DeaconFrost]

Network Magic offers some shady abilities to people with access to your computer. Did you knowingly install this app? If not, I'd get rid of it completely. It's meant to simplify the process of network management in the home...but you shouldn't need software for that. I'd get rid of it.

 

[Britjoe]

yes I installed it originally with a previous wireless router, Its had several updates since, but your probably correct that its not needed anymore, WIN 7 seems to have the Wireless Networking under control.