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Is there a free tool for a standalone Windows XP PC that will monitor either:
I am aware you can set a local policy to log into the eventlog logon/logoff events, but I would like something much simpler such that field staff can log usage of computers that are provided -- such as a library that needs to provide computer use numbers to justify adding extra PC's, or requesting funds to support their operations.
I am looking for something that won't be noticeable. Aimlessly Googling at lunch I found Marxio Login Logger which seems to the trick, but it doesn't have a nice easy installer.
You could use Wakoopa to track amount of time various apps are open. It can be set to not track actual Web usage, if you want to be privacy-friendly.
Logon/logoff events are already monitors. Run eventvwr and select the security tab. If you create a shortcut it's just a couple clicks away.
siestan, write to the author. I did so with his other product - Marxio Timer. Withing two weeks I saw my requested/suggested setting implemented. Try that with that what you way, maybe you'll be lucky as I was :)
The problem with that tsilb is you need to enable logging via a local security policy. Without a local security policy -- the security log doesn't get used.
