Default Laptop stolen can i check use somehow?

deefadog

I have posted this in consumer rights, but thought this would be a better place.

Hi all, my mate has had his laptop stolen, he'll get a replacement form his works, but he has (like us all) work and design stuff on it. Is there any way he can trace if someone is using his Microsoft office or other packages as they are all registered online?

Thanks for any advice.

robt_2

Simple answer - no.

closed

If they connect to the net with windows installed, Microsoft could trace the ip, and the police could trace the address, but they won't, so no.

deefadog

Thanks, thought it would be a long shot!

It's a mac book, if that makes any difference?

davb

There is security software around that can do what you say, but it obviously has to be installed beforehand.

deefadog

Thanks not sure what other software he had on it TBH.

Makes you think though!

davb

It won't be something installed as standard - it is security software you buy and install for that particular purpose - although it's no use if the toerags reinstall the OS.

Richie-from-the-Boro

No, bobbies not interested.

But:

- armed robber [ well known game fanatic ] in America escaped to Canada and the American police traced him through a well known online game via the Canadian ISP because he was using the same (nic) nym in the game.

- nice one !

pcombo

wasn't the data saved else where other than the laptop ;o.

robt_2

pcombo wrote: »

wasn't the data saved else where other than the laptop ;o.

Hardly the point is it.

deefadog

Most of the data, but not the work for the last 2 days!

Typical though, i know of somone who got the sack, because he was downloading illegal films through work, sony i think traced and contact the IT manager from the ip address, worked out who was on that shift and he got caught!

I just thought maybe a similar thing could be done?

I know certain software packages like CS3 will not work if 2 copies are used, so it maens that another CS3/4 will have to be purchased also?