Windows · Office & Productivity

Prey

Name: Prey
Author: Fork Ltd

Prey is a lightweight application to track a laptop or mobile if it gets stolen or missing.

Version 1.13.40 · by Fork Ltd

Official site: preyproject.com

About Prey

Prey lets you keep track of your laptop, phone and tablet whenever stolen or missing - easily and all in one place. It's lightweight, open source software that gives you full and remote control, 24/7.

## Notes

- To pass your `API_KEY` you can use `choco install prey -y -ia "'API_KEY=foobar123'"`

- You may need to run `C:\Windows\Prey\current\bin\prey config gui -f` after installation to configure Prey.

How to install Prey

Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install prey
Open Prey once it finishes installing.

How to install Windows software with Chocolatey

Frequently asked questions

Is Prey free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to preyproject.com, the developer's official site, where Prey is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.

What is the latest version of Prey?

The version listed here is 1.13.40, published /Date(1790. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install Prey from the command line?

With Chocolatey, run: choco install prey. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is Prey safe?

Prey downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.