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Detecting someone intending to use your computer without permission can greatly assist you in effectively managing your computer. To detect unknown users accessing your computer, follow these steps:
Steps to Detect Unknown Users Accessing Your Computer
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- Supported Windows versions for this monitoring feature include: Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, and Windows 8 Pro
Step 1: Go to Start, type Gpedit.msc in the search box, then press Enter
Step 2: The Local Group Policy Editor window will open, navigate to the following path: Local Computer Policy > Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > Audit Policy
- In the Policy pane on the right, select Audit logon Events
Step 3: In the Audit logon events Properties window, under the Local Security Setting tab, under Audit these attempts, check both Success and Failure. Press OK to apply the effective changes.
- From now on, Windows will record all login sessions to the system, regardless of whether the login is successful or not.
Step 4: Check login sessions
- Go to Start, type Event Viewer in the search box, then press Enter
- In the Event Viewer window, navigate to Event Viewer (Local)>Windows Logs>Security
- Events with Event ID 4624 indicate that Windows has recorded login sessions to the system. Accessing them will provide you with login time and whether it was successful or not.
By following the steps above, you can effectively monitor who accesses and uses your computer when you're away, aiding in managing your children's internet usage efficiently. Additionally, it's advisable to set up a computer password to prevent unauthorized access. Whether you're using Windows 7, 8, or Windows 10, setting up a computer password is possible. If you're using Windows 7, you can refer to how to set up win 7 password, and if you're using Windows 10, read more about setting up win 10 password.
