Prey

1.13.4 Anti-theft protection app for Windows

Fernando Ortega

Safeguard your PC from theft with this powerful security solution.

Freeware laptop tracking software download, reviewed by Fernando Ortega
Makes it possible to always know the whereabouts of registered devices - Screenshot of Prey
Simple installation and registration process - Screenshot of Prey
User-friendly and web-based interface - Screenshot of Prey
Track down your devices or, in extreme situations, wipe them out clean - Screenshot of Prey
Trustworthy app for tracking your devices' whereabouts, but not perfect - Screenshot of Prey
Track and find lost devices - Screenshot of Prey
Find your stolen laptop - Screenshot of Prey
Locate your stolen or misplaced computer - Screenshot of Prey
Missing - Screenshot of Prey
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Remarkable anti-theft software to track, follow, protect connected devices with free level for home users - ability to wipe sensitive data remotely and sound alarms.

With Prey anti-theft software, you can remotely locate and control your lost or stolen devices. With this application, it's possible to find your computer, smartphone or tablet in one place quickly and efficiently.

Easy to use, just install Prey on the devices you want to monitor and register on the service interface. With Prey Anti Theft you can define and remotely control your actions (alarm, alert message, lock, etc.) but also retrieve certain information such as the IP address of the thief or the geolocation of the device.

Grab a screenshot of the active session, if you're lucky you may catch the guy logged into his email or Facebook account.

Prey is completely free and works on all operating systems.

Features of Prey

  • Activate a kill switch in case of emergencies.
  • Activate an anti-mute alarm.
  • Apply a global device view for viewing global location of connected devices.
  • Follow the device by location history.
  • React with security actions to protect and recover your organization's assets.
  • Setup geofenching zones
  • Setup tracking preferences.
  • Track your PC or phone by GPS signal.
  • Wipe confidential information and usage data, or retrieve specific files.

Compatibility and License

Prey is provided under a freeware license on Windows from PC locking software with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 1.13.4 is the latest version last time we checked.

What version of Windows can Prey run on?

Prey can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.


Filed under:
  1. Prey Download
  2. Free PC Locking Software
  3. Laptop Tracking Software
Prey has been picked by our editors as very good.
We have tested Prey 1.13.4 against malware with several different programs. Please review the test results. We have not certified this program as clean. [Read more]