SpyBuddy 2009 Help Guide

Install SpyBuddy 2009

Step 1: Download SpyBuddy Install Files

Download the sb-setup.zip installation archive per the instructions you received when you purchased SpyBuddy. After you have downloaded the SpyBuddy 2009 archive installation file, open the archive and run setup.exe to begin the installation process of SpyBuddy 2009.

Notice: If you purchased SpyBuddy 2009 at a retail store, simply run the setup.exe file on the cd you purchased!

Step 2: Running the SpyBuddy 2009 Setup

Depending on your security settings within Windows, you may see a window like the one displayed below after you double click and run the setup.exe file. If you do see this window, simply click the Run button to acess the file and start the installation process of SpyBuddy 2009.

Windows Security Warning

Step 3: Review License Agreement

Please take a moment to review and agree to the ExploreAnywhere End User License Agreement (EULA). After you have read the agreement, click the I Agree button to proceed with the installation.

ExploreAnywhere Terms and Conditions

Step 4: Configure Administrator Password

You must create a password to use SpyBuddy 2009. During the install process, you will be prompted to create a Administrator Password. Be sure you REMEMBER this password as it will be required to access the information SpyBuddy has recorded.

ExploreAnywhere OrderID

After you have typed in your password, click the Apply button to save your password and continue the installation.

Step 5: Reboot Your Computer

After SpyBuddy 2009 has been installed onto your computer, you will be prompted to reboot. In order for the SpyBuddy 2009 installation to complete, you must reboot your computer. Upon rebooting, SpyBuddy will begin recording all activity on your computer.

Installation Complete!

Congratulations, you are now finished installing SpyBuddy 2009 and it is ready to use!

How To Access SpyBuddy After Rebooting

To access the SpyBuddy Control Panel after you have installed and restarted your computer, simply press the F12 key three times. This will invoke a password prompt in which you are required to input the administrator password that was set during the installation process.

Hot Key: F12 + F12 + F12

Important Notice If Hot Key Does Not Work!

If, after you reboot your computer, pressing F12 three times does NOT invoke a password prompt, you must execute the following file to access SpyBuddy 2009:

C:\Windows\System32\winsbs.exe