ThinkPad T400 - Should I "Permanently Disable" Computrace?

[bakery2k]

I have just received a second-hand ThinkPad T400. In the BIOS "Anti-Theft" options, "Computrace" was set to "Enabled" but "Not Activated".

Having read about issues with second-hand ThinkPads in which Computrace was "Activated", I have changed the setting to "Disabled". Would you recommend going further and setting it to "Permanently Disabled"?

If so, should I do the same for the other "Anti-Theft" options: "Intel AT-p" and "ConstantSecure"?

[ji2o0k]

I did on both my T430s and T420s.....permanently disabled Computrace....


Not sure why you would keep it on - I would never use the service and even if I resell them, the buyer understands he is getting a 2nd hand unit

[TPFanatic]

There is a risk that Computrace can enable and activate itself if a Windows environment running Computrace is put in the computer.

If Permanently Disabled kills it for good, it's a good thing to do.

[jaspen-meyer]

Would you recommend going further and setting it to "Permanently Disabled"?

It is a rootkit.
It's anyone's guess what, exactly, "Permantely disabled" does or does not do.

Clearly, it's not a 'good witch'; when you click "Permanently Disable" it responds by scaring you by displaying a red screen with white letters.

[RealBlackStuff]

Definitely Permanently Disable Computrace/LoJack and I'd do the same with the Intel Anti-Theft.
Probably just as bad as their ME and AMT.