enable remote connection, laptop tracking

Question

Hi,

Today i was searching for some software which can track my lost laptop. There, i found a software which provides the following feature : • Geo-location is determined by wi-fi signal • Remotely delete files from the stolen laptop • Remotely retrieve files from the stolen laptop • Monitor and control everything the thief does • Lock down the stolen laptop if desired

for the Windows XP and Vista operating systems.

can somebody please help me to know, how one can automatically enable remote connection to the laptop and retrieve or delete files, monitor the thief(i.e. set webcam on automatically) and lock the system.

Thanks & Regards Khushi

Answer 1

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This said the following hints may help frame a better question wherever this ends up being asked anew.

• Need to identify if this is a post-facto case, i.e. if the laptop does not readily include some software aimed at "leaving tracks" in case of theft
• Most of the features sought (all these that seek to control the computer and/or delete files from it) are not possible, shy of locating the laptop and infecting it with some viri
• Make a list of the id types associated with the laptop (MAC etc.). Types, not values, not at this time
• Make a list of the things the laptop may attempts to do, on its own or possibly upon visit of a web site etc. (ex: evidence of s/o logging to your online email account could provide "proof of life" and other hints)
• Do not discuss overly specific info, on public forums, as [small] chances are the thief may get wind of your intent to actively seek the stolen goods...
• unless you are relatively confident that the laptop will a) be used online [not necessarily with the WIFI and b) remain in a particilar geographical area [a university campus, a small city...], you may be loosing your time...