Prey is a popular tracking software used for security purposes to locate stolen or lost devices. However, there may be situations where you no longer need or want this software on your device. In this guide, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of uninstalling Prey software.

Before you Begin

Before proceeding with the uninstallation process, it is essential to make sure you have administrative access to your device. This will ensure you have the necessary permissions to remove the software successfully.

Step 1: Closing Prey Software

To start the uninstallation process, you must first close the Prey application running on your device. Follow these simple steps:

  • Locate the Prey icon in your system tray or menu bar.
  • Right-click on the icon to open the context menu.
  • Select the option “Exit” or “Quit” to close the Prey application.

Step 2: Uninstalling Prey

Now that you’ve closed the Prey application, you can proceed with the actual uninstallation process. Here’s how:

  • Open the Start Menu or the Search bar on your device.
  • Type “Control Panel” and click on the relevant search result to open the Control Panel.
  • Within the Control Panel, navigate to “Programs” or “Programs and Features.”
  • Locate “Prey” in the list of installed programs.
  • Click on “Prey” and select the option to uninstall or remove the software.
  • Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the uninstallation process.

Step 3: Removing Prey Traces

Although you have uninstalled Prey successfully, there might still be some leftover traces on your device. To ensure a thorough removal, follow these additional steps:

  • Open the File Explorer or Finder on your device.
  • Navigate to the following directories and delete any related files or folders:
  • Windows: C:\Program Files\Prey
  • Mac: /Applications/Prey.app

Once you have deleted these files and folders, any remaining traces of Prey should be completely removed from your device.

Step 4: Restart Your Device

Now that you have completed the uninstallation process and removed all traces of Prey, it is recommended to restart your device. This step will ensure that any remaining processes or services related to Prey are terminated, and your device starts fresh without any remnants of the software.

That’s it! You have successfully uninstalled Prey software from your device. If you ever need to reinstall or use Prey again, simply follow the installation instructions provided on the Prey website.

We hope this step-by-step guide was helpful to you. If you have any further questions or encounter any issues during the uninstallation process, please let us know in the comments below.

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