LogWindowAtPoint

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.

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.

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.

As far as the user interface is concerned, some users may be disappointed by the app’s outdated appearance.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.

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.