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Welcome to the WinRecon download page. WinRecon clients can always find the latest version here. New users may download the latest version, which will run in demonstration mode unless registered. We want 100% satisfaction with the purchase of our software. To this end, we provide a fully featured evaluation version, limited to 10 consecutive minutes of computer monitoring. This is to enable individuals to see exactly how WinRecon will perform in their particular situation before purchase. We recommend you download a copy from the link below. This will answer many of your questions. 


WinRecon v2.63          Released August, 2003      Version History

Previous installation notes:

If a previous version of WinRecon is installed, it is recommended that it be uninstalled before this version is installed. Access your Control Panel from 'Start Menu > Settings > Control Panel' and select Add/Remove programs. Highlight WinRecon and select remove button. 

Install procedure:

1) Save to your computer (i.e. your Windows/desktop) and Run the setup executable that can be downloaded below (WinRecon.exe).
2) Follow the on screen prompts. You may be prompted to restart your computer to update system files for a complete setup. 
3) Select WinRecon from your Start > Programs menu and the WinRecon icon will appear in your system tray (right, lower corner of the screen by the clock). Left double click on this icon to bring up the control interface or right click on this icon to access a menu and select "WinRecon" to bring up the control interface. 
4) That's it! The program is easy to run. Select "Help" for more information.


Click to download full version 2.63: WinRecon.exe  2.1 mb

Download setup with documentation v2.63: WinRecon.zip 

Note: Unregistered versions are limited to 10 minutes of consecutive computer surveillance.

Download setup for remote installation via floppy disks 


Version History

Version 2.63 - released 08/03

     Misc. updates

Version 2.62 - released 08/08/02

  1. Images are now named by 24 hour time to preserve linear order when viewing images from both AM and PM on the same day.

  2. Key logging improved. 

Version 2.61 - released 05/07/02

  1. calendar fix to load current date

  2. removed file property references to WinRecon in executable.

Version 2.6 - released 05/06/02

  1. Added an automatic delete option for data files.

  2. Changed Hotkey setup

  3. Improved the network real time monitoring adding surf capability for up 50 computers at a time.

  4. Miscellaneous  fixes

Version 2.45 - released 09/20/01

  1. Image monitoring can be set to run only when there is an Active Internet connection, as well as at the usual start/stop times.

  2. JPG compression of images has been dropped. This compression was too slow for some applications and was redundant when used with ZIP compression. ZIP compression used with the bitmap image format produces the smallest file sizes in the fastest times.

  3. The crash of the Dataviewer, when viewing some logs has been addressed.

  4. The looping of some emails(recursed) has been addressed.

Version 2.3 - released 05/22/01
1) Dataview (v1.2) overflow error fix
2) Stealth improvements - add/remove programs fix
3) New Installer 
4) Email option can be set to send all existing logs - 
for intermittent Internet connections 

Version 2.2 - released 04/03/01
1) Win2000 log view fix
2) Project compiled with latest MS service pak update

Version 2.1 - released 03/30/01
1) Fixed several compatibility issues with Win2000.
2) Misc. improvements and corrections.

Version 2.0 - released 02/26/01
1) Simplified registration - removed hardwareID, added 
detection for number of running network copies.
2) Added zip password-protection
3) Expanded Dataview to auto-load password-protected images 
4) Changed compression algorithm to better handle graphics - 
resulting in smaller/faster files.
5) Added remove/create option for Start Menu shortcuts and
Control Panel references enhancing stealth mode.
6) Added "Active Window only" capture option allowing
for smaller/faster image capture.
7) Added user "Key Press Combination" selection for
personalized selection of keys to enable access of 
program while in stealth mode.
8) Enabled renaming/moving of the program folder and 
WinRecon executable.
9) Fixed misc. bugs and streamlined code.
10) Made hyperlink creation automatic in the log viewer.
11) Improved print function of log files.
12) Added save option for password-protected images to 
allow viewing with 3rd party image software.
13) Increased buffer for logging

Version 1.0 - released 04/00

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