10 Computrace for HP ProtectTools
Computrace for HP ProtectTools is a tool that can remotely monitor, manage, and track your
computer.
Once activated, Computrace for HP ProtectTools is configured from the Absolute Software Customer
Center. From the Customer Center, the administrator can configure Computrace for HP ProtectTools
to monitor or manage the computer. If the system is misplaced or stolen, the Customer Center can
assist local authorities to locate and recover the computer. If configured, Computrace can continue to
function even if the hard drive is erased or replaced.
To activate Computrace for HP ProtectTools:
1. Connect to the Internet.
2. Click Start, click All Programs, click HP, and then click HP ProtectTools Security Manager.
3. In the Security Manager left pane, click Theft Recovery.
4. To launch the Computrace Activation Wizard, click the Activate Now button.
5. Enter your contact information along with your credit card payment information or enter a pre-
purchased Product Key.
The Activation Wizard securely processes the transaction and sets up your user account on the
Absolute Software Customer Center website. Once complete, you receive a confirmation e-mail
containing your Customer Center account information.
If you have previously run the Computrace Activation Wizard and your Customer Center user account
already exists, you can purchase additional licenses by contacting your HP account representative.
To log in to Customer Center:
1. Go to
https://cc.absolute.com/.
2. In the Login ID and Password fields, type the credentials you received in the confirmation e-
mail, and then click the Log in button.
Using the Customer Center, you can:
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Monitor your computers.
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Protect your remote data.
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Report the theft of any computer protected by Computrace.
Click Learn More for more details about Computrace for HP ProtectTools.
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