![]() ![]() I know that HP uses it, and I guess it looks like Dell is also putting this on their laptops. Computrace LoJack for Laptops by Absolute Software, Inc., is comprised of Absolutes secure, patented Computrace Agent and the Absolute Monitoring Centre. FDMLib cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites. We cannot confirm if there is a download of this app available. I've read that as much as 80% of the laptops (and some computers) out there have Computrace on them. Downloading Absolute LoJack for Mac from the developers website was possible when we last checked. I think the reason ESET treats it as critical is because it's in the EFI/boot partition and can't or won't remove it because it will damage the Windows installation. Part List Description number price (1) 1-Year Computrace LoJack 40Y9220 49.99 2-Year Computrace LoJack 40Y9221 79.99 3-Year Computrace LoJack 40Y9222 99. Thoughts on this? Is Computrace a risk or more of a "false positive". I have since then disabled Computrace in the BIOS (it must have been added at some point as this hasn't come up before in previous scans, but the last full scan I did was probably a few months ago-most are quick scans, which doesn't necessarily scan the EFI partition (I'm running Windows 10 by the way). ![]() When I visit ESET's site they say to contact the vendor (Dell) about removal. additional requirements, Internet Connection necessary brand name, Absolute Software minimum resolution required, 1024 x 768 operating system compatibility. Now, I'm aware of CompuTrace/LoJack but was wondering how much of a concern this is. ![]() Absolute is positioned on two Gartner, Inc. Recently upon doing a full system scan, it complains that it found Potential malware (CompuTrace) in the EFI partition. Absolute’s solutions Computrace®, Absolute Manage®, Absolute Service, and Absolute LoJack provide organizations with actionable intelligence to prove compliance, securely manage BYOD, and deliver comprehensive visibility and control over all of their devices and data. Create your account to download and install today. So I'm using ESET Smart Security (latest version) and my Dell XPS 15 (Model 9560) has the latest firmware/BIOS installed. Download Absolute LoJack or Absolute Data Protect for your Windows PC, Mac, or Android Mobile device.
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