Question Prey and Absolute Software Tracking Software

[Crag_Hack]

Hi I have a quick question - I want Prey for it's webcam picture taking capability and Absolute Software for its persistance across OS reinstalls, for the best of both worlds when it comes to laptop tracking software. Does anybody foresee any complications in having the two softwares coexisting on the same computer? Thanks!

 

[Grobe]

In general, I suggest you reach out to the developers (or user forum on their web site) and ask this question to those that is best able to answer that.

 

[Crag_Hack]

@Grobe Thx already did that, they did not inspire confidence...

 

[Ralston18]

Seconding @Grobe.

Since the developer's"did not inspire confidence" then you are sort of on your own to figure out if having both apps co-existing, running/installed installed together will work.

If something goes wrong one manufacturer may simply blame the other. And you/the laptop left hanging....

Not sure about your working environment per se.

In any case, what I suggest is to plan out a series of tests that represent concerns about the laptop's security: physical and otherwise. Controlled "what if's?"......

Then install both apps and run the tests. Easy scenarios first, then "worst case" scenarios thereafter.

Be prepared and ready to do a full reinstalls, recovery, etc. should either of the software apps cause conflicts of any sort or some test busts the system.

Likely that your tests will be more rigorous than the manufacturers.

If me, I would try to make sure of that......

One way of knowing more (maybe) would be to read the fine print (EUAs, Terms and Conditions, etc.) regarding each of the applications being considered.

Be critical - look for what is said as well as what is not said.

Test.

 

[Crag_Hack]

@Ralston18 Hmm... thanks for the info, in light of the fact I might bork my system I might just lock down the PC to prevent formatting and use just Prey for laptop tracking.