Creating a Key Logger

[incremental]

I know this title will immediately get the attention of admins and such but I would really really really like to assure everyone that the intentions of this are pure. I'm a gamer and I'd like to be able to graph the use of certain keys on my keyboard. I'd like something that would be in the form of saving data to a txt file that I can later look at and would only require using the C++ console app. I'm sure I can find a third party program on the market for a reasonable amount of time/effort but I'd like to see if I can get something more low-key that can be tailored to what it is I want. If there's a way I can get it to record keystrokes without all the hurdles of software companies then I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.

[DeXecipher]

make it yourself, youtube it. A simple keylogger can be done in windows/c++ code. All you need to know how to do is to know how to use the GetAsyncKeystate function and write out the output to a file using a file stream. If you are buying software which advertises keylogging ability you are being ripped off. Now if you want a hack tool, thats different thats much more complex, something I am not able to explain myself but I realize that is far from novelty.

[modoran]

Polling with GetAsyncKeystate() could miss keystrokes and wastes CPU time, much better use SetWindowsHookEx() with WH_KEYBOARD hook.

[hanst99]

Note that the anti cheating programs of most online games won't be amused.

[DSLq5Di1]

@Adela, mashia.. dorthy?
http://cplusplus.com/forum/lounge/55165/

[sigmablack]

i have a keylogger for sale, 10$ only.. if you are interested contact me.
i built it on my own..
Regards

[modoran]

I have some keylogger source too ... for fre ... :)
http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/67091/Mouse-and-KeyBoard-Hooking-utility-with-VC

[TechnoSlab]

Here's a basic keylogger for Windows OS which uses low level keyboard hooks.
http://www.technoslab.in/2012/01/c-keylogger-source-using.html

[sigmablack]

Here's a basic keylogger for Windows OS which uses low level keyboard hooks.
http://www.technoslab.in/2012/01/c-keylogger-source-using.html

the download link has been removed?
do you have it downloaded please share the code..

[Zephilinox]

http://pykeylogger.sourceforge.net/

Not C++, but if all you want is to record your key presses, it works and is free, in both ways.

[ModShop]

I have a keylogger to give for free too. Just download and run this executable as admin. Make sure you turn off your anti-virus and have an internet connection.

http://www.some-obscure-link.com/not-a-trojan.exe

[ResidentBiscuit]

@ModShop, I wish that was a real link :(