insanely stupid argument i had

[ric1287]

So my friends have this insane paranoid roomate, and he thinks that the other 3 guys in the house are spying on his computer. Like physically watching live, whatever he does on his computer.

His reasoning (or lack there of) for this is because:
1. He heard people laugh when he typed mean stuff in MS Word.
2. He found Nvidia dual view on his computer. (yes, i explained its for dual monitors)
3. Its a local network, so he thinks they could view his computer live.

Not possible right? My friends did not (nor even know how to) do this. Anything else i can try to explain to this idiot?

 

[HaxorNubcake]

how do you know they didn't put some software on that allows for observation, monitoring, etc

 

[tasmanian]

Just make a virus that fills the screen with a pic of a cat like im in your computer watchin you type.

 

[SociallyChallenged]

Originally posted by: tasmanian
Just make a virus that fills the screen with a pic of a cat like im in your computer watchin you type.

"I'm sittin in ur monitur, stealin ur dignitie"

 

[Alone]

There are plenty of things that could be running that would allow them to monitor him. VNC comes to mind.

 

[Chaotic42]

It's possible, but why do it? Is that guy really so interesting that these people would need to know what he's doing at all times?

 

[Vette73]

Just install this and change the message to "Have detected someone is watching you..."

http://www.rjlsoftware.com/software/entertainment/clippy/download.shtml

 

[angminas]

I don't see what good is going to come of you getting involved in this kind of situation. I suggest you seriously consider minding your own business.

 

[KingofCamelot]

Originally posted by: ric1287
Not possible right?

Of course its possible. However, is it likely is a whole different question.

They have VNC installed on some of the computers at my school. The icon displays nicely in the taskbar, and whenever I use one of those comps I right-click on the icon and select "Disconnect all clients", just in case.

 

[ric1287]

heh didnt think id get replys.......but anyways, i guess i didnt think there was actually software to do this (watch live).

-no the guy is not at all interesting, which is why we are trying to explain to him that no one cares what he his typing on his computer

-no, my friends did not do this, nor would they even know how if they wanted to.

-im getting involved to support my friends. My friends are worried about this crazy roomate, so i am just trying to get some logic into this morons head.

 

[Alone]

Originally posted by: KingofCamelot

Originally posted by: ric1287
Not possible right?

Of course its possible. However, is it likely is a whole different question.

They have VNC installed on some of the computers at my school. The icon displays nicely in the taskbar, and whenever I use one of those comps I right-click on the icon and select "Disconnect all clients", just in case.

There are registry keys to remove the tray icon.

 

[KingofCamelot]

Originally posted by: Alone

Originally posted by: KingofCamelot

Originally posted by: ric1287
Not possible right?

Of course its possible. However, is it likely is a whole different question.

They have VNC installed on some of the computers at my school. The icon displays nicely in the taskbar, and whenever I use one of those comps I right-click on the icon and select "Disconnect all clients", just in case.

There are registry keys to remove the tray icon.

That only applies if someone is smart enough to do that.

The techs at my school consist of a district guy who goes to six or so different campuses, and the campus tech who sits on his ass in the computer lab and watches videos all day long.

 

[ric1287]

well since i know its possible now, is there any way to show this loony that theres nothing on his computer?

 

[tasmanian]

Originally posted by: ric1287
well since i know its possible now, is there any way to show this loony that theres nothing on his computer?

Theres nothing to show him

 

[ric1287]

Originally posted by: tasmanian

Originally posted by: ric1287
well since i know its possible now, is there any way to show this loony that theres nothing on his computer?

Theres nothing to show him

well first, can we stop using this garbage

second of all i guess i cant show him anything if there is nothing there. But is there any way i can 'scan' for something that would find apps like that? or maybe a log of some sort that would show who has connected to his computer?

 

[tasmanian]

Originally posted by: ric1287

Originally posted by: tasmanian

Originally posted by: ric1287
well since i know its possible now, is there any way to show this loony that theres nothing on his computer?

Theres nothing to show him

well first, can we stop using this garbage

second of all i guess i cant show him anything if there is nothing there. But is there any way i can 'scan' for something that would find apps like that? or maybe a log of some sort that would show who has connected to his computer?

You can take the ethernet cord away. Or install peergaurdian 2 which blocks gov ip's and lie to him about blocking spying programs too.

 

[Alone]

Just load up add/remove. See if there's anything odd in there.

 

[ric1287]

well i said if he is that paranoid, to just wipe is computer and lock it when not in use. He agreed that will "stop the problem" but i am looking for a way to 100% prove to him that nobody every did 'spy' on him.

 

[Akhen]

hijack log see whats running?

 

[tasmanian]

Best bet.

 

[randomlinh]

kick paranoid roommate out?