IIRC, you can ask Dell and pay a nominal fee for Dell to futz with BIOS settings, but due diligence to ensure that it is Activated almost negates the effort, since it takes as much time to check that it is activated (unless you can see that via pre-installed software) during a workstation setup and config.
On Tue, Apr 23, 2013 at 10:38 AM, James Rankin <kz2...@googlemail.com>wrote: > But it does need to be set to Activated to work, then? The default setting > of Deactivated is useless without switching it over? > > If that's right, can you ask for them to be delivered Activated, or would > you definitely have to at least set them up to run a certain program as you > said? > > Cheers, > > > JR > > On 23 April 2013 15:27, David Lum <david....@nwea.org> wrote: > >> Depending on the vendor, you might be able to flip the BIOS setting by >> running an EXE. I know Dell machines can have their BIOS settings changed >> without having to physically touch each system. Takes some work but >> depending on the # of systems it might be worth looking at.**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Dave**** >> >> ** ** >> >> *From:* James Rankin [mailto:kz2...@googlemail.com] >> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 23, 2013 1:36 AM >> *To:* NT System Admin Issues >> *Subject:* Re: LoJack**** >> >> ** ** >> >> I've looked at the various options and I've even seen a computer with the >> BIOS stuff installed, but I can't get an answer to the primary query I've >> got**** >> >> **** >> >> If the BIOS agent is set to Deactivated (rather than Disabled), do you >> need to switch it to Activated before the anti-theft features kick in, or >> can you switch it from Deactivated to Activated remotely (even if the thief >> has flattened the OS or switched hard drives, etc.)? I considered >> contacting LoJack directly but I'm wondering if they'll think I'm a crook >> trying to get around the anti-theft features :-) I'm just asking this >> because if my client buys 100+ machines with the BIOS piece installed but >> not Activated, are they looking at touching all the machines to get it >> working properly or can it be switched from Deactivated to Activated >> remotely in a theft situation?**** >> >> **** >> >> Cheers,**** >> >> **** >> >> **** >> >> **** >> >> JR**** >> >> On 23 April 2013 01:11, Jon Harris <jk.har...@live.com> wrote:**** >> >> You might want to take a look at the Dell web site. I believe they sell >> it as an option with their business line of laptops. I think the BIOS part >> does all the work but I also think that the software does some >> configuration changes. >> >> Jon >> **** >> >> > Subject: LoJack >> > To: ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com >> > From: kz2...@googlemail.com >> > Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:01:33 +0000 **** >> >> >> > >> > Does anyone know if LoJack CompuTrace can be activated without the >> software installed? I am looking into this sort of software for a client >> but am not sure whether it needs to actually have the software installed or >> if the embedded BIOS feature does everything required? Their website isn't >> particularly clear about it and most Googling just turns up people >> complaining about civil liberties. >> > >> > TIA, >> > >> > >> > JR >> > >> > >> > Sent from my Blackberry, which may be an antique but delivers email >> RELIABLY >> > >> > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >> > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >> > >> > --- >> > To manage subscriptions click here: >> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >> > or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com >> > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin**** >> >> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >> >> --- >> To manage subscriptions click here: >> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >> or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com >> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin**** >> >> >> >> >> -- >> *James Rankin* >> Technical Consultant (ACA, CCA, MCTS) >> http://appsensebigot.blogspot.co.uk**** >> >> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >> >> --- >> To manage subscriptions click here: >> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >> or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com >> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin**** >> >> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >> >> --- >> To manage subscriptions click here: >> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >> or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com >> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin >> > > > > -- > *James Rankin* > Technical Consultant (ACA, CCA, MCTS) > http://appsensebigot.blogspot.co.uk > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
