How to know if I am being tracked?

nicwillu

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Feb 1, 2012, 4:00:02 PM2/1/12

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Is there way to see if I am being tracked? (Even with no warnings,
alarms, lock of computer)

Because I think some of my friends MAY have installed Prey on this
computer. <.<

Drew Reece

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Feb 1, 2012, 4:41:13 PM2/1/12

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What computer is it? The log is a sign it is set to run.
http://support.preyproject.com/kb/troubleshooting/checking-preys-log-file

See the other FAQs & kb articles for more info.

Drew

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nicwillu

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Feb 1, 2012, 5:09:49 PM2/1/12

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Thanks for responding, I didn't find anything interesting in the log:
"
### PREY 0.5.3 spreads its wings!
### WindowsNT Nacalai-PC 1 6 x86

-- Looking for connection...
-- Got network connection!
-- Checking URL...
!! You need to enter your Device Key for querying the Control Panel!
-- Cleaning up!
"
So I guess there is nothing to worry about, thanks.

On Feb 1, 10:41 pm, Drew Reece <dru...@gmail.com> wrote:
> What computer is it? The log is a sign it is set to run.http://support.preyproject.com/kb/troubleshooting/checking-preys-log-...

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> See the other FAQs & kb articles for more info.
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> Drew
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> > Is there way to see if I am being tracked? (Even with no warnings,
> > alarms, lock of computer)
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Drew Reece

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Feb 1, 2012, 5:19:46 PM2/1/12

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That means Prey is installed & needs to be setup.
I'd suggest you look into removing it (uninstall) if you don't actually use Prey, there is no point having it installed if you don't join it to a control panel account or setup your own server.

I'd also suggest you add an administrator password & a user account password (if you are not the only user on the machine). It will prevent 'freinds' playing practical joke on you that put you at risk of spying.

Drew

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