is it possible for someone to track down where you are from your computer?
99938
As already mentioned every computer uses an IP address and you can find out approximately where that computer is located (the name of the town or county or metropolitan area) easily. Past that you do have to goto the service provider, BUT its not a simply ask kinda thing unless you are law enforcement with a warrant. so if you're worried about some jerk telling you he knows where you are because of your IP address.. its very doubtful.
1171598
yes. There are programs that closely track every action a computer takes, what action that is, and the details of the action. IF they have this program installed, they will know you are chatting and know what you're chatting about. The chance of them having the program, though, are very slim.
218166
You should scan your computer again.  It should find it again, unless you deleted it.
351124
with reverse mail search, you can get to the pc from where the mail was sent and then, hopefully with some help from the admin of that system or the ISP, you could find the person using the pc at that particular time. \n\na bit complicated, but to be used with some professional or through the local cyber cell.
940573
Yes, but they won't be able to answer as I don't think computers have reached there yet!\n\nBelow is a link to the nearest place with a computer..\nSnodland.
961705
They can track a laptop anywhere the laptop can connect to the internet.  How well they can recover it depends on local laws, which means it may vary from region to region, even inside a country.  I would still recommend it, though.  It's a much better alternative to nothing.
829698
Yes, someone on another computer can get your IP address. There are programs out there that can tell people that info. \n\nYour Internet Service Provider knows your addy, of course, and if required by law has to hand over every single thing you have done on-line.
192945
Can I have your computer?
774872
I'm about as computer-dumb as it gets, so please pardon this question if it's stupid :\n\nDon't all of our computers keep track of our activities via Cookies & our History trail ?  \n\nI can always tell when my hubbby's been on my 'puter and I can also tell where he's been ... so I would imagine that yes, the person whose computer you used to oggle porn sites on definitely knows what you were up to.\n\nYou may not have hairy palms, but I do believe you left your fingerprints behind.
646317
Within My Computer, go to the following folder:\n\nC:&#92;Documents and Settings&#92;<user name goes here>&#92;Local Settings&#92;History\n\nYou will see several "Date" folders "Today", "Yesterday", "Last Week", etc.  this holds both internet history as well as "My Computer" history.\n\nIn fact, "My Computer" is the name of one of the folders under each "Date" folder, which shows what programs were run.\n\nThis set of folders is available under each login name under "Documents and Settings"/<User>
768578
remote spy? like a keylogger?\ntell me where u found it and ill tell u...
572395
yeah, it's possible but first you have to make sure that data is not overwritten. I mean on that specific sector(drive) where the data was, after that no data was copied.\n              You can use any software just like ontrack.\n       Just search in google.
562579
Ahhh....you've asked the "who" question.  You can dissect the system logs and install keyloggers and other system recorders all you want, but none of those things will tell you "who" was on your computer.  All you'll know for sure is that someone was using your computer and possibly where they went online.  Those programs are only useful when you already know who is using the computer and you want to monitor their usage.  To determine the answer to the "who" question, you would need to use some sort of two-factor authentication (password plus maybe a biometric ID or something), or you would need physical surveillance such as a little video camera.  The cameras are quite popular and would definitely answer the "who" question for you.
468317
I agree with the first answer, however anyone who knows a little bit about computers will still find out.  Do this: click on said button, but then check C:&#92;Documents and Settings&#92;"WHATEVER YOUR NAME IS"&#92;Local Settings and then any folder in there.  Cookies and pics can still point to where you've been.  A history of your surfing is kept in three other places besides Internet Exploder's history.  There are programs out there that are designed to completely wipe all of your history.  I have no need for these programs, therefore I don't know where you can find them or what they are called.
261617
Yes and no. If I have your IP address I can identify your general location. Add to that a photograph of you and maybe where you go to school or where you work and I have a pretty good way of finding you. The goal is to be vigilant on the internet - don't tell people where you work, where you live, your phone number, or give pictures to just anyone. For example, if you tell someone you work for Starbucks and you live in a small town, it's easy to find you. But if you say "I work in the coffee industry" and don't give them a city, they can get a general idea of where but they've got a few hundred coffee shops to go through before they find you.\n\nVigilence is the key, along with common sense.
972095
Possibly Yes with a Script. They can even get your User Name and Password but don't worry, they will not have the sinlge chance of accessing your Computer but if they really hard program they can do that too.\n\nAll you have to do is to install a Firewall and a Proxy Server and they will not have the sllightest chance of doing any damage to your computer.\n\nBYE
129193
Not really. The best way to trace someone is with their IP address. I don't think anyone - outside of Yahoo of course - can get to that information.\n\nAnd even with the IP that doesn't always narrow it down much.