WintegoSpy WintegoFamily
Protecting your child's digital world, one screen at a time.
What is WintegoFamily?
WintegoSpy WintegoFamily is a professional parental monitoring and control application for Windows. It runs silently in the background on your child's computer, giving parents full visibility into what their child is doing online and offline without being intrusive or disruptive to normal computer use.
Designed by WintegoSPY SOFTWARE LLC., WintegoFamily is built for parents who want peace of mind in a digital world full of risks.
What Does It Do?
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Screen Time Control | Set daily limit (1-12 hours). Warning popup 15 minutes before limit. PC locks automatically when time is up. |
| Website Blocking | Blocks harmful sites via Windows hosts file. Covers adult, social media, gambling, dating. Custom sites can be added. |
| App Blocker | Kills blocked applications instantly. Schedule-based blocking available (e.g., block all apps after 10 PM). |
| Keyword Monitor | Watches clipboard, window titles, and browser tabs for 24+ pre-set dangerous keywords. Classifies severity as HIGH, MEDIUM, or LOW. |
| Bedtime Enforcer | Locks or shuts down PC at configured bedtime. 10-minute warning given first. |
| Game Tracker | Detects 15+ popular games (Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite, Valorant, GTA). Tracks daily game time and alerts when limit reached. |
| Screenshot Reporter | Takes screenshots every 5 minutes (configurable). Batches and emails to parent every 30 minutes. |
| USB Blocker | Disables USB storage at Windows driver level. Detects and ejects any USB drive that connects. |
| Telegram Alerts | Instant push notifications to parent's phone for all alerts โ keywords, bedtime, USB, game limits. |
| Daily Reports | Automated report at 8 PM (configurable) with screen time, blocked events, keyword flags, game time, behaviour score, AI analysis. |
| Leaderboard | Weekly points system with achievement badges to reward good digital behaviour. |
| Parent Dashboard | Full GUI dashboard with 6 tabs: Overview, Screen Time, Alerts, Activity, Settings, Leaderboard. |
Who Is This App For?
WintegoFamily is designed for parents who want peace of mind in a digital world full of risks โ cyberbullying, inappropriate content, grooming, and exposure to harmful material.
System Requirements
| Operating System | Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11 (64-bit recommended) |
| Processor | 1 GHz or faster |
| RAM | 512 MB minimum (1 GB recommended) |
| Disk Space | 100 MB free (plus storage for screenshots and reports) |
| Network | Internet connection required for email and Telegram alerts |
| Permissions | Must be run as Administrator |
| Python | Not required โ fully standalone .exe |
Installation Guide
- Download
WintegoSpyWintegoFamily_Setup.exefrom www.wintegospy.com - Right-click the installer and choose "Run as administrator"
- Follow the setup wizard โ click Next through each screen
- Read and accept the WintegoSpy License Agreement
- Choose installation folder (default:
C:\Program Files\Wintegospy\WintegoFamily) - Select Desktop shortcut and Start Menu options
- Choose whether to run at Windows startup (recommended)
- Click Install โ files will be copied
- Click Finish โ first-run setup wizard opens automatically
- Complete the 4-step wizard: child name, screen time limits, block settings, notifications
- The parent dashboard opens โ your child's computer is now protected
๐ First-Run Wizard
- Step 1 - Child Setup: Enter child's name and create parent password (min 6 characters)
- Step 2 - Screen Time and Bedtime: Set daily limit, bedtime hour, and action (Lock or Shutdown)
- Step 3 - What to Block: Choose website categories and USB blocking
- Step 4 - Notifications: Enter email, Gmail SMTP, and Telegram bot details
How to Set Up Telegram Alerts (Optional but Recommended)
- Open Telegram on your phone and search for @BotFather
- Type
/newbotand follow instructions โ receive a Bot Token - Search for @userinfobot and send
/startto get your Chat ID - Enter both values in the Notifications step or Settings tab
- Click "Test Telegram" to confirm โ you'll receive a message on your phone
Uninstallation
To remove WintegoFamily from the computer:
- Go to Windows Settings > Apps (or Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs)
- Find "WintegoSpy WintegoFamily" and click Uninstall
- Alternatively, run
WintegoFamily_Uninstall.exefrom the installation folder
Documents\WintegoFamily is kept by default โ delete the folder manually if you wish to remove all data.
Privacy and Data Storage
All data collected by WintegoFamily stays on your computer. Nothing is sent to WintegoSpy's servers. All monitoring logs, screenshots, reports, and configuration are stored in:
Documents\WintegoFamily\
family.dbโ the main database (all logs and records)config.jsonโ your settings and preferencesfamily.logโ activity logreports\โ daily text reportsscreenshots\โ captured screenshotsexports\โ exported data
Frequently Asked Questions
โ Can my child see WintegoFamily running?
WintegoFamily runs silently in the system tray. In "silent mode" (enabled by default), it does not appear in the taskbar. Only a small shield icon appears in the tray.
โ What happens if my child opens a blocked app?
The app is closed immediately and a child-friendly popup appears explaining it is not allowed, with instructions to ask a parent.
โ What if I forget my parent password?
Open Documents\WintegoFamily\config.json and find the parent_password field. Edit it directly with any text editor.
โ Does website blocking work in all browsers?
Yes. WintegoFamily blocks at the Windows hosts file level, which affects Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, Brave, and all other browsers.
โ Does WintegoFamily slow down the computer?
No. WintegoFamily is designed to be lightweight, using minimal CPU and RAM with all monitoring tasks running on background threads.
Support and Contact
Website: www.wintegospy.com
Publisher: WintegoSPY SOFTWARE LLC.
Version: 1.0
For support, visit www.wintegospy.com or contact us through the website.
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WintegoSpy and WintegoFamily are trademarks of WintegoSPY SOFTWARE LLC.