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i regularly use adaware to clean my machine
i ran a scan this morning and discovered an mru list, i know they are harmless and have already deleted them but i have never noticed an entry like this before. is someone tracing my movements on my pc?

please help as i am in a violent relationship and have visited some web sites to get help and information and i also keep an online diary i dont want him to see. i have deleted them from the history but im still worried he's gonna find out

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A few practical points and steps that extend the earlier replies from and , focused on confirming whether a PC is being monitored and on safer handling of sensitive browsing or diary material.

Quick checks that indicate active monitoring (do these only if it is safe to examine the machine):

  • Look for known remote-access programs in the installed programs list (TeamViewer, AnyDesk, VNC, LogMeIn and similar) and for unfamiliar services or scheduled tasks.
  • Inspect active network connections and map them to processes. For example, on Windows run:
    netstat -ano

    then match suspicious PIDs in Task Manager to see which executable is contacting remote hosts.

  • Use Autoruns (Sysinternals) to reveal programs that start automatically; malicious monitoring often persists there.
  • Check for physical keyloggers (under keyboard/USB cables) and for unexpected USB devices.

Practical steps to reduce discoverability of sensitive items and to harden the machine:

  • Use a separate user account with a strong password for private work, and keep the regular account locked.
  • Do not assume “delete” removes traces. Free-space wiping tools (for example SDelete or a reputable secure-delete tool) will overwrite free space; System Restore snapshots and backups should also be considered.
  • Store private diaries in an encrypted container (VeraCrypt or OS-level full-disk encryption) rather than plain text files on the desktop.
  • For web research about escape or help, use a safe, unshared device (public library or a trusted friend’s machine) or a dedicated live USB environment to avoid leaving local traces.

Safety note: in situations involving domestic violence, personal safety must come first. Digital cleanup can escalate risk if the other person notices changes. When possible, reach out to local domestic-violence resources from a device that the abuser cannot access, and preserve evidence in a secure location if documentation is needed later.

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Member Avatar for crunchie

mru= most recently used. In other words, folders and files that you have used on your pc, including zip utilities, media etc.

Member Avatar for foxy xx

thanks crunchie
i know what theyr r lol, i wanted to know if its possible my boyfriend might be tracing my movements or r they always there and i just never noticed

Member Avatar for Comatose

They are always there... Windows makes MRU's by default.... I've even built sample apps to read/edit/delete MRU Entries....

Member Avatar for foxy xx

so i am just being paranoid lol, thats a reliefe... thanks guys

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"Just Because You're Paranoid, Doesn't Mean That They Are Not Out To Get You"
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