Were you lucky enough to get a new laptop over the holidays? Then you’ll want to make sure it’s protected. And if there’s still time before your LoJack for Laptops subscription expires, you’re in business. You can transfer your active LoJack for Laptops subscription so that your new laptop is protected. Here’s how:
- From your new computer, log in to the Absolute Customer Center.
- Click the “More” button to the right of your license expiration date.
- In the panel that appears, click the “Uninstall” button.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to uninstall LoJack for Laptops from your old computer.
- Once the uninstall process has been completed, click “More” again, then click the “Install” button.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to activate LoJack for Laptops on your new computer.
We hope your new computer is never lost or stolen, but if it is, you can feel secure that our Theft Recovery Team can work to get it back for you. Plus, you will be able to use our remote Lock, Delete and Locate features.
And whether your existing subscription has a few weeks or a few months remaining, we’ll let you know in plenty of time when it’s time to renew, so you are never unprotected.
I have a question. I am looking for a used laptop on ebay or craigslist and am worried about purchasing a stolen laptop. My car has been broken into twice in 6 months so I know how bad it is, and don’t want any cent of my money to reward a thief.. not to mention if it is stolen and the police come to my house to arrest me…
How can I make ABSOLUTLY sure, that any laptop I purchase is not now, or never will be sent to police as stolen?
Can I get something like a guarantee from Absolute software that the “official” ownership of a spacific laptop has been transfered to me? or is available to be transfered to me? If I get a bill of sale from the thief I have no idea if he or she truely owns it.. and I am left with my new (used) laptop taken and a nastly encounter with the police, not to mention that the thief still gets the money… so the true owner and I both suffer for no good reason.
I just want to know if I can check a specific laptop that I am considering to purchase is truely available to be purchased from the true owner and not a thief that has stolen it…
Thank You,
Calvin E. Thomas
Hi Calvin,
You are right to be concerned about theft when purchasing a second hand computer. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee that a computer you buy second hand is not stolen. However, please see the following article for tips and steps to avoid this type of situation: http://crimecatchers.absolute.com/beware-the-second-hand-computer/
Cheers,
-Tara