LocatePC
Free Theft Recovery Software for your PC
Locate PC
100%
Free
If the worst happens to your computer and it is stolen then usually there's no way to track
where it is. That's where LocatePC comes in.
LocatePC sends you a secret email message from your computer containing vital information
that can help you and law enforcement track a stolen computer, and eventually return it to you.
Free Theft Recovery Software for your PC
LocatePC is free software, and runs unobtrusively on your computer, with no icons, popups or saved emails.
If your computer is stolen then the thief will not even know that LocatePC is running, and as soon as they
connect to the internet a
secret email is sent to you containing the details that you need to track
your hardware.
Requirements
LocatePC is designed to work with the majority of systems, however you will need to set up your email account so that it works with LocatePC.
- LocatePC runs on Windows Vista/XP/Me/98
- You will need to have a POP email account for LocatePC to send you email. You can get a free POP account that works with LocatePC from AOL, Bluebottle, Gawab or @inMail24.
- LocatePC can only send email if a user is logged in to the PC, and the PC is connected to the Internet.
- LocatePC does not support HTTP proxy servers, mail servers that use SSL or SPA or IMAP (including Gmail and Hotmail), or email accounts that only work when the PC is connected to a specific ISP.
Disclaimers
We encourage you to use LocatePC to help safeguard your computer, but please bear in mind that the software is free, and we do have the following disclaimers:
- Use of LocatePC is not guaranteed to recover your computer or other property, nor is it guaranteed to identify or result in the prosecution (successful or not) of person(s) responsible for the theft, loss, or damage to your computer or other property.
- LocatePC is not intended to be a theft deterrent or preventative. Please take steps to ensure the physical and logical security of your computer and data.
- LocatePC is a software-only solution. Although it is designed to operate invisibly, it may be possible for a knowledgeable user to bypass or disable it.
- We do not provide assistance with recovering, replacing or repairing lost, damaged, or stolen property.
LocatePC Screenshots
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Main Screen
Email Settings
Email Message Customization
Scheduling Options
Advanced Settings
Example Email