CNET Editors' review
Who says you can't run a spy operation on the cheap? Actual Keylogger lets you record every keystroke typed on a computer, and it doesn't cost a cent. It can't snap screenshots or automatically e-mail reports, but it's decently equipped and surprisingly convenient for a freeware program. It's reasonably stealthy, too. You can conceal its folder, disable its record in the Add/Remove Programs dialog, hide its shortcuts, encrypt its logs and password-protect its settings. Unfortunately, the program process itself is unprotected, and a savvy user could easily spot it and stop it. But for no-cost surveillance of an easy target, Actual Keylogger is hard to beat.
Publisher's Description
From Free Keylogger Software:
Actual Keylogger is a free key logger that records every keystroke to an encrypted log file with the title of the window that was active at that moment. Actual Keylogger runs hidden in the background and automatically logs all keystrokes. The interface can be password protected. Only the person who knows a special key combination can control Actual Keylogger. You can view the reports as HTML or plain text.
What's new in this version: Version 2.4 may include Work with big number of records is optimized. The program installation software is changed.
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All versions:
3.0 starsout of 111 votes
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Current version:
2.9 starsout of 103 votes
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"Unsearchable, can't uninstall, no support, NO DOWNLOAD."
Version: Actual Keylogger 2.4
Pros
A bit to stealthy for me.
Cons
Once installed, I am unable to find or open this program. It does me no good If I can't open it. The hot keys do nothing. I can not uninstall ans since I installed it, another app installer_no_upload_silent is running and keeps trying to connect to the internet. Tried to contact support and no reply was made.
Summary
I do not trust this software. Do not bother with it, to be on the safe side. Wish I hadn't. No way to find it, no way to uninstall, no support, NO DOWNLOAD.
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"Not sure what everyone is complaining about"
Version: Actual Keylogger 2.4
Pros
1. It's free
2. Simple to use
3. Works great for what it's intended forCons
1. some issues on loading and reloading it unsuccessfully.
Summary
Not sure why some are saying it's not free, yes, they ASK you to buy it, but it is not mandatory. They got to make some money somehow. For those complaining that it's a virus.... well, any program that runs in the background, recording all your key strokes, that someone can later access, I'd personally be worried if all kinds of red flags weren't popping up when you install it. It fundamentally is a virus, that you have the password to.I have used this program for a few years now with minimal issues and has served it's purpose to bust people using my system inappropriately. No legitimate complaints here.
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"Results are not obvious"
Version: Actual Keylogger 2.4
Pros
Simple but nice user interface
Cons
I am not sure what it is doing nor why the log file does not update.
Summary
I would not use it
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"TESTED VRUS FREE?????"
Version: Actual Keylogger 2.4
Pros
None - I won't install a virus
Cons
Lavasoft AdAware and Symantec are calling it a virus, WHY DOES CNET SAY IT"S TESTED?
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"Not even deserving of ONE star!"
Version: Actual Keylogger 2.4
Pros
It's an actual keylogger, yes.
Cons
It's categorized as "free", however, it's only a 40 minute free trial.
Summary
Very misleading as it's advertised as "free" yet simply is NOT. Lies and deception is an abhorrent way to run a business! }=(
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"In the Wrong Category: NOT FREE $60 after trial"
Version: Actual Keylogger 2.4
Pros
None found. Wouldn't install since AVG kept detecting it.
Cons
NOT FREE. Did I mention it's not free software? I wouldn't trust this software since the developers called it free and it's not free. Also, there's no guarantee that any security software updated wouldn't find it.
Summary
Don't bother.
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"Wouldn't work on Win7 64bit"
Version: Actual Keylogger 2.4
Pros
12345 free
Cons
Wouldn't work on Win7 64bit
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"No me funciono"
Version: Actual Keylogger 2.4
Pros
Ninguna de las cosas que dice que hace las hace
Cons
No realizo correctamente las pruebas que me hice a mismo, no grabo la pulsaciones de teclado que realize.
Summary
NO LO RECOMIENDO
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"MS SECURITY ESSENTIALS DETECTED IT !!!!"
Version: Actual Keylogger 2.4
Pros
Nothing...........
Cons
Worst type of software.MS SECURITY ESSENTIALS DETECTED IT AS A KEYLOGGER !! Can you belive it????
Summary
When it was installing the security software stopped it........
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"Belongs in FREE TRIAL categories"
Version: Actual Keylogger 2.4
Pros
its a keylogger
Cons
its advertised as free when ITS NOT
Summary
when a person advertising a product says its free and its not, when there is a separate catagory for free trial versions, you cant trust them.. damn liars
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