Computrace Removal

[SomeTeenThatLovesComputers]

So recently I bought an old used ThinkPad T420 because it was $55 and I love little tune up projects. It arrives as specified, I install an SSD and put a piece of rubber in to hold it. When I post and go to BIOS I am greeted by the Computrace notification by Absolute Software stating their crap about being a tracker. How can I get rid of this? I installed Ubuntu 19.04 on the SSD, I'm guessing it'd be easier in Linux to remove Computrace.

 

Specs:

• i5-2450M @ 2.50Ghz
• 120GB TeamGroup GX1 SSD
• 4GB PC3

 

[Crunchy Dragon]

Can you flash a factory BIOS onto the laptop? That seems like it would be the most surefire way to remove it.

[SenKa]

Call CompuTrace and offer them proof of purchase if asked.

 

It is very likely it was removed on the businesses end but it never reflected on their side. I had this with a X201T I purchased. They will remove it anyways, so long as you can prove you bought it legitimately.

[SomeTeenThatLovesComputers]

37 minutes ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

Can you flash a factory BIOS onto the laptop? That seems like it would be the most surefire way to remove it.

That's what I would assume, I can't find much about it though

[SomeTeenThatLovesComputers]

29 minutes ago, SenpaiKaplan said:

Call CompuTrace and offer them proof of purchase if asked.

 

It is very likely it was removed on the businesses end but it never reflected on their side. I had this with a X201T I purchased. They will remove it anyways, so long as you can prove you bought it legitimately.

I'll try that. I've heard Absolute doesn't acknowledge 3rd party purchases though.

[Crunchy Dragon]

48 minutes ago, SomeTeenThatLovesComputers said:

That's what I would assume, I can't find much about it though

You should be able to download a stock BIOS from Lenovo's site.

 

From there, you should be able to follow just about any BIOS flashing guide once you get into the BIOS.