Does windows log start up times?

[pookguy88]

I want to know if my brother is using my laptop when i'm at work, does windows log this information?

edit: windows xp

 

[nweaver]

you could make it...write a batch file that is in the startup registry setting that appends time to a text file on bootup. Also check the event log (uniprocessor free comment is the time it was started)

 

[pookguy88]

i don't see a uniprocessor free comment...
is it in application, system or security?

i don't see it any of those..

 

[nineball9]

In the Event Viewer, look under System for a Source named Eventlog. This will tell you when the Event log was stopped / started/

 

[thegorx]

Originally posted by: nineball9
In the Event Viewer, look under System for a Source named Eventlog. This will tell you when the Event log was stopped / started/

yes, it's as simple as that
unless of course he uses a live CD or other means to run the system

 

[pookguy88]

cool, thanks for all the quick responses guys

 

[TGS]

Irregardless you will still see the kernel load time on a reboot.

Of course if it's an automatic login you are looking for different things in the event logs. You can also get some big brother software, that will take periodic screenshots and keylogging. (Diabolical yes, but if it's your computer why not)