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How would I know if someone had installed software on my computer that tracked what I said to people / what webpages I visited etc?
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Do you think this is likely?
And maybe, I think people know things about me that they shouldn't.
Secondly, if you have been "hacked" going to the control panel isn't going to reveal anything. Goto start/run and type in msconfig. In the new window click on the tab marked "startup" and look through the list of programmes that run when you switch on. A lot of the stuff will be unfamiliar, but a lot of it can be unticked. If something isn't familiar, type it into google (don't miss this step_. If it isn't a system process or a programme you use often, untick it. This will also speed up your system. You do have to be careful, a wrong move here can knacker up your pc.
Once you've done that, restart the PC into safe mode. Take a look at Msconfig again, any programme that you had previously unticked but is now ticked is suspicious. It's either an important system process, or it's malware. Run a virus killer, I use Avira which is one of the best.
If you have been hacked and had a tracker installed on your pc, this should show it up. It would probably be a good idea to download and run a spyware finder as well if you're particularly paranoid/concerned.
Now unless your stalker works for MI5, all of this will have worked. I'd bet money that if you are being hacked it will be by a script kiddie who doesn't know what they're doing. Saying that, being physically hacked in the way you're describing is very rare and difficult to do, so I reckon it's a bit of social engineering going on. Good luck.
http://lifehacker.com/5940565/why-you-should-start-using-a-vpn-and-how-to-choose-the-best-one-for-your-needs
But with regards to software, you should check that your virus/malware-scanner is set to find Potentially Unwanted Programs, or PUPs.