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How Ghost Works

An in-depth look at the technology and strategies that make Ghost the ultimate advantage.

Real-World Exam Scenarios

Here’s exactly how to leverage Ghost to conquer real challenges on different platforms.

The Invisibility Cloak: How Ghost Stays Hidden

Ghost's most important feature is its stealth. Here’s how it works and how you can trust it.

The Magic Trick Explained

Ghost uses a special command in Windows to tell the operating system, "Hey, don't include this window in any screen captures or recordings." This means that when proctoring software like ProctorU, Respondus, Examplify, Proctorio, Honorlock, and others try to take a picture of your screen, our overlay is simply not there. It's like it's wearing an invisibility cloak that only works on cameras.

See for Yourself: Test the Stealth

You don't have to take our word for it. You can easily test Ghost's invisibility yourself with a friend or a second computer.

  1. Download a remote desktop app like AnyDesk or TeamViewer on both your computer and another device (like a friend's laptop or your phone).
  2. Connect to your computer from the other device so you can see your screen remotely.
  3. Open the Ghost desktop app and use a hotkey (like Alt+C) to bring up an answer in the overlay.
  4. Look at your physical screen—you will see the overlay. Now, look at the screen on the remote device—you will see your exam, but the Ghost overlay will be completely invisible.

Ready for a Practical Guide?

Now that you understand how it works, check out our step-by-step guide to get started.

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