It has a slightly different user interface and lacks some of its more advanced features but the basic functionality is virtually the same. This keylogger actually appears to be quite closely related to the number one tool in our list. Some useful extra features are blocking selected websites and programs, and alerts for specific typed keywords.

Fortunately, the process name is not blatantly obvious so stands a good chance of escaping detection by the average user. Also, it’s emsvc.exe process is shown in Task Manager and can be killed. Free Keylogger doesn’t show itself in the system tray, however, the install folder is clearly visible in Program Files, so could be deleted. There are a few invisibility settings such as the hidden mode hotkey (Ctrl+Shift+Alt+U), removing shortcuts from the Start menu and uninstall list.Ī password option is offered on startup so you can’t open the program if it’s not known. Features like screen/webcam capture, audio recording, stealth remote installations, and reports are not available in the free version. This free keylogger is able to log keystrokes, application/file/USB access, clipboard data, instant messengers, website addresses, social networks, and specific folders.

As an additional security feature, Actual Keylogger can be password protected. The program does appear in Task Manager and the installed software list (not for Windows 7) although options like hiding the program folder, not adding a shortcut or Start menu entries do work. Amazingly, it still works on the latest versions of Windows 10 and does a better job of hiding itself than some of the newer free keyloggers.Īctual Keylogger can capture keystrokes from standard desktop apps and windows (not UWP apps) and allows you to access the program by two methods which are a hotkey (Ctrl+Shift+Alt+F7) or running the command “akstart”. The last freeware version we’ve been able to find is 2.3 from back in 2004. It has since been renamed back to Actual Keylogger although is still shareware only. Actual Keylogger used to be totally free but was then rebranded as shareware and renamed to Actual Spy.

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