LogWindowAtPoint : Log the name, executable path and position of various windows at a certain point on your desktop, with this lightweight and portable utility
Certain applications and installers generate additional windows when performing certain actions, but these are sometimes difficult to identify. Given that such suspicions activities may be indicative of a malware infection, it is very important to determine which processes they were created by.LogWindowAtPoint is a small, easy-to-use utility that scans a certain point on your desktop and records information about every window that is displayed in the monitored area.
Straightforward and resource-friendly portable application
One look at the program’s UI is enough to understand that it is not exactly packed with features. However, we appreciate the fact that it performs its function well has a minimal performance impact.It is important to note that this application is fully portable, which means there is no need to install anything on your PC. LogWindowAtPoint can be run from any location, and it will not store any data on your PC outside of the program folder.
Monitor a certain location on your desktop for window activity
After launching the program, you need to drag the bull’s eye over the point on your screen that you wish to monitor. The application displays the current location of the bull’s eye in the main window.Once that is done, you can minimize the utility and let it perform the scanning operation from the background. The poll interval is customizable.The gathered data is displayed within the main window, and you can copy individual fields or entire lines to the clipboard. Unfortunately, though, it is not possible to export the entire log.
Lacks visual appeal, but gets the job done
As far as the user interface is concerned, some users may be disappointed by the app’s outdated appearance. Looks aside, however, it is a great choice for those who need a simple, no-nonsense desktop monitoring utility.All in all, LogWindowAtPoint is a helpful tool for users who wish to identify windows that are only displayed for a short time on their desktop. It is portable, lightweight and very simple to use.
Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 7 / Windows Vista 64 bit / Windows Vista / Windows XP 64 bit / Windows XP / Windows 2000
LogWindowAtPoint runs on
Windows 10/11
and is available under the
Freeware
license
— the installer is 266 KB.
We’ve catalogued it under
General.
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