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    Webcamera secuirty software

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Bry2, May 6, 2008.

  1. Bry2

    Bry2 Newbie

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    Hi, does anyone know of any webcamera software that will run hidden in the background and automatically take picture when someone logs in?
     
    Bry2, May 6, 2008
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    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    thats more of a Webcam Spyware u r looking for.
     
    Nocturnal310, May 6, 2008
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  3. Jason-Alaska

    Jason-Alaska Notebook Consultant

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    Jason-Alaska, May 6, 2008
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  4. Duct Tape Dude

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    Try Dorgem, it's a free utility that's small can take pictures at intervals.
     
    Duct Tape Dude, May 6, 2008
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  5. Bry2

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    Hi, yea the reason I am after one is mainly for security. Due to the setup of the system with one user account I am after a method of tracking who is actually logged in.
    The system setup does not really support having multiple user accounts and would envolve too much work to implement as efficiently as it is.

    Therefore, I thought using a webcamera to take picture at login would be the best solution (as even passwords can be bypassed)


    So I dont really want a program to be continually taking pictures, just 1-5 max at login.
     
    Bry2, May 6, 2008
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  6. timtravel42

    timtravel42 Notebook Virtuoso

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    you can setup one of those programs to run at startup and take a pic every min for 5 mins after login
     
    timtravel42, May 6, 2008
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  7. flipfire

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    i dont think you will be able to hide the program from the user
     
    flipfire, May 6, 2008
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  8. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The program could be hidden. But what about the camera?
     
    Greg, May 6, 2008
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