First Time PC Tattletale Setup Instructions:

Thank you for installing the demo of the PC Tattletale PC Monitoring Software. We know that you'll find it the most powerful, reliable and easy to use Internet monitoring software available today.

You may proceed with your installation.

In the following paragraphs below, you'll find simple "easy to follow"instructions that show you exactly how to use PC Tattletale software to monitor your children and help keep them safe when they go online.

If you have any questions, please contact our free technical support

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We know that you'll find it the most powerful, reliable and easy to use Internet monitoring software available today and one of the best ways to keep your kids safe online.

In the following paragraphs of this help file, you'll find simple "easy to follow" instructions that show you exactly how to use PC Tattletale software to monitor your children and help keep them safe when they go online.

If you have any questions, please contact us for free technical support.

Setting up PC Tattletale:

Before moving forward it is vital that you EXCLUDE PC Tattletale from your Internet Security scans.

After you've successfully installed PC Tattletale, (the trial or full version) and have excluded PC Tattletale from your internet security scanner, you will see a new window asking you to input your email address.

By adding your email address in the space provided, PC Tattletale can forward copies of all captured emails, Instant Messages, and chat room conversations to you at any remote location you choose.

This is perfect for parents who wish to monitor their children while at work or not at home. You may changes this option at a later time.

If you do not want to use the auto-email forward feature just leave this window blank. If you do, please remember that you will not receive any email reports.

After you've entered your email address, the next thing you will see PC Tattletale's main administration control panel screen, like example below.

Please Note: by default computer activity monitoring is turned ON.

Of course, you may adjust these settings at any time you like, however we recommend that you leave the default settings in place for a few days so you can get the "big picture" of your child's actions and get a feel for the software.

From the main PC Tattletale Software control panel you can see everything that PC Tattletale records, including: Chat sessions, Instant messages, screen captures, emails, keystrokes, MySpace account information and more!

To view what has been recorded, simply click on the button or link in the control panel that describes that activity.

PLEASE NOTE: Once you close the control panel, PC Tattletale will disappear and go into "Stealth Mode" automatically.

The instructions below describe how to get back into the control panel again to see what has been recorded.

Because PC Tattletale operates in a completely hidden fashion, it can be hard to find. Unlike other programs you will not be able to find it anywhere on your computer. There are no icons to start it. Additionally, PC Tattletale is password protected as an added layer of security.

To open the control panel follow the steps below, or watch the Quick Start Video.

How to Launch The Main PC Tattletale Control Panel

1) Access the control panel by clicking Start / Run

A log-in window like the one below will appear.

2) Next, type in the letters "pctt" without the quotes

Now click "OK" and NEW widow appears like the one below.

3) Enter the password you created when you installed the software.

Click the "OK" button

To change your password, click the "Change Password" button and enter a new password. Please enter the new password in all lowercase letters with no spaces.

Note: if you try to login and cannot or you forget your password, just reinstall PC Tattletale and the password will be reset to the default of "pctattletale".

4) Now just click on the icon of the activity that you want to view.

Its that easy!

Step 2 - Next, pay particular attention to the three buttons at the bottom of the control panel screen.

"Options" - click this button to set the various options to your personal preferences. ALL options are enabled by default, however PC Tattletale allows you as much or as little customization as you'd like.

"Beginner" - Clicking this button DISABLES the programs STEALTH MODE and makes PC Tattletale completely VISIBLE TO ANYONE using the computer it's install on. It will ALSO ADD start icons to your desktop, and start menu.

DO NOT click this button if you wish to keep your monitoring activities undetected.

(Note: You may REACTIVATE STEALTH and REMOVE all start icons by clicking on the beginner button again - it will say Advanced)

"Stop/Start" - This button activates or deactivates the PC Tattletale surveillance.

By default PC Tattletale is active and is the recommend setting. However there are times when you may wish to deactivate surveillance (for example on the family computer and you are using it and don't need to monitor your own activity.)

(Note: You must click the START button again or the PC Tattletale will not capture any activity the next time you turn on your child's PC.)

Lastly, after you've printed these instructions, make sure that you DELETE this file from your desktop if you don't want your children to find it.

PC Tattletale Parental Control Software Minimum System Requirements