{"id":5460,"date":"2026-05-02T00:34:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T00:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assistyu.ai\/?p=5460"},"modified":"2026-05-14T16:34:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T16:34:10","slug":"identity-theft-preventer-desktop-documentation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistyu.ai\/it\/identity-theft-preventer-desktop-documentation\/","title":{"rendered":"Identity Theft Preventer (Desktop) – Documentation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\r\n <\/i> IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTER<\/span>\r\n

Complete Privacy Protection<\/span> Guide<\/h1>\r\n

Your all-in-one resource for installing, using, and mastering Identity Theft Preventer \u2014 protect your identity, secure your webcam, block tracking, and monitor the dark web<\/p>\r\n

\r\n <\/i> Identity Scan<\/span>\r\n <\/i> Webcam Protection<\/span>\r\n <\/i> Mic Protection<\/span>\r\n <\/i> Dark Web Monitor<\/span>\r\n <\/i> Encrypted Vaults<\/span>\r\n <\/i> Ad Blocker<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n
\r\n \ud83d\udce5 Install & Activate<\/a>\r\n \ud83d\udda5\ufe0f Main Screen<\/a>\r\n \ud83d\udd11 Login Credentials<\/a>\r\n \ud83d\udcc4 Documents Vault<\/a>\r\n \ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Tracking Blocker<\/a>\r\n \ud83c\udf11 Dark Web<\/a>\r\n \u2699\ufe0f Settings<\/a>\r\n \u2753 FAQ<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n
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\r\n <\/i> GETTING STARTED<\/span>\r\n

Download, Install & Activate<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Get Identity Theft Preventer up and running in minutes<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n <\/i> Download for Windows\r\n .exe installer<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n

Compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 | Desktop & Laptop<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

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<\/i> Installation Steps<\/h3>\r\n
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1<\/span> Run idt-preventer-setup.exe<\/strong> after download<\/div>\r\n
2<\/span> Click \"Yes\" when Windows asks for permission<\/div>\r\n
3<\/span> Follow the installation wizard instructions<\/div>\r\n
4<\/span> Launch from desktop shortcut or Start menu<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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<\/i> Activation Steps<\/h3>\r\n
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1<\/span> Open Identity Theft Preventer<\/div>\r\n
2<\/span> Click the Menu<\/strong> icon (\u2630) \u2192 License<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
3<\/span> Enter your license key (received via email)<\/div>\r\n
4<\/span> Click \"Activate\"<\/strong> \u2014 all features unlocked!<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n
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Free vs Premium:<\/strong> Free version includes basic scanning. Premium ($57.84) unlocks webcam\/mic protection, tracking blocker, encrypted vaults, dark web monitoring, ad blocker, and scheduling.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n
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\r\n <\/i> OVERVIEW<\/span>\r\n

What is Identity Theft Preventer?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

Identity Theft Preventer protects your identity and privacy on your PC. It secures personal information, ensures privacy online, and blocks webcam and microphone snooping. The software scans and flags sensitive information in locally stored documents \u2014 bank statements, medical bills, social media profiles, and login credentials.<\/p>\r\n

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<\/i> Hide personal info<\/div>\r\n
<\/i> Block webcam hacking<\/div>\r\n
<\/i> Mic protection<\/div>\r\n
<\/i> Anti-tracking<\/div>\r\n
<\/i> Dark web scan<\/div>\r\n
<\/i> Encrypted vaults<\/div>\r\n
<\/i> Ad blocker<\/div>\r\n
<\/i> Fingerprint scramble<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
<\/i> Windows 7, 8, 10, 11  |  <\/i> PC & Laptop  |  <\/i> All Browsers<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n
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\r\n <\/i> MAIN DASHBOARD<\/span>\r\n

Using the Main Interface<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

All core features accessible from one place<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

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Run a Scan<\/h4>\r\n

Click \"Scan Now\"<\/strong> \u2014 scans for login credentials, personal info, browsing tracks, and sensitive documents<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Scan Results<\/h4>\r\n

Results grouped by category. Click each to review items \u2014 delete, ignore, or move to Vault<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Webcam Protection<\/h4>\r\n

Toggle ON\/OFF<\/strong> \u2014 blocks unauthorized webcam access attempts<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Microphone Protection<\/h4>\r\n

Toggle ON\/OFF<\/strong> \u2014 prevents apps from secretly accessing your mic<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Browsing Protection<\/h4>\r\n

Blocks malicious websites and phishing attempts in real-time<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Ad Blocker<\/h4>\r\n

Removes intrusive pop-ups and video ads from websites<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n

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\r\n <\/i> PASSWORD MANAGEMENT<\/span>\r\n

Login Credentials & Encrypted Vault<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Find, secure, and manage all your usernames and passwords<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

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<\/i> Scan & Delete<\/h3>\r\n
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1<\/span> Click \"Scan Now\"<\/strong> \u2192 Login Credentials category<\/div>\r\n
2<\/span> Review detected usernames\/passwords<\/div>\r\n
3<\/span> Select item \u2192 Delete<\/strong> or Move to Vault<\/strong><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

<\/i> Access the Vault<\/h3>\r\n

Main menu \u2192 Vault \u2192 Login Credentials<\/strong> \u2014 all stored passwords are AES-256 encrypted.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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<\/i> Vault Management<\/h3>\r\n
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+<\/span> Add entry:<\/strong> Click \"Add Entry\" \u2192 fill website, username, password<\/div>\r\n
\u270f\ufe0f<\/span> Edit:<\/strong> Select entry \u2192 \"Edit\" \u2192 modify fields<\/div>\r\n
\ud83d\udccb<\/span> Copy password:<\/strong> Click copy icon next to password field<\/div>\r\n
\ud83d\udcc1<\/span> Categories:<\/strong> Create folders (Social, Banking, Work)<\/div>\r\n
\ud83d\udd0d<\/span> Search:<\/strong> Use search bar to find entries by website\/username<\/div>\r\n
\ud83d\udd12<\/span> Lock Vault:<\/strong> Click \"Lock Vault\" when away<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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All vault data is encrypted locally on your machine \u2014 never stored on external servers.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n
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\r\n <\/i> PRIVACY CLEANER<\/span>\r\n

Personal Info & Browsing Tracks<\/span><\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n
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<\/i> Personal Information<\/h3>\r\n
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\ud83d\udd0d<\/span> Click \"Scan Now\" \u2192 Personal Information category<\/div>\r\n
\ud83d\udc41\ufe0f<\/span> Click any profile to review detailed info<\/div>\r\n
\ud83d\uddd1\ufe0f<\/span> Select \u2192 Delete or Move to Vault<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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<\/i> Browsing Tracks<\/h3>\r\n
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\ud83d\udccb<\/span> Includes: history, cookies, cache, download history<\/div>\r\n
\ud83d\udd0d<\/span> Scan \u2192 Browsing Tracks category<\/div>\r\n
\ud83d\uddd1\ufe0f<\/span> Select items \u2192 \"Delete Tracks\"<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
<\/i> Run browsing tracks scan weekly to maintain privacy. Consider moving sensitive personal info to the encrypted Vault.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n
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\r\n <\/i> DOCUMENT SECURITY<\/span>\r\n

Sensitive Documents & Encrypted Vault<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Protect bank statements, medical bills, tax forms, and more<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

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<\/i> Scan & Review<\/h3>\r\n
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1<\/span> Click \"Scan Now\" \u2192 Documents category<\/div>\r\n
2<\/span> Results show file name, location, sensitivity level<\/div>\r\n
3<\/span> Double-click any result to preview file content<\/div>\r\n
4<\/span> Select \u2192 \"Move to Vault\" or Delete<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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<\/i> Documents Vault<\/h3>\r\n
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\ud83d\udcc2<\/span> Access: Main menu \u2192 Vault \u2192 Documents Vault<\/div>\r\n
\u2795<\/span> Add files: \"Add File\" or \"Add Folder\"<\/div>\r\n
\ud83d\udcc4<\/span> Supported: PDF, DOC, XLS, JPG, PNG, TXT, and more<\/div>\r\n
\u270f\ufe0f<\/span> Edit: Right-click \u2192 \"Open\" \u2192 edit \u2192 auto-saves<\/div>\r\n
\ud83d\udd04<\/span> Restore: Right-click \u2192 \"Restore\" to original location<\/div>\r\n
\ud83d\udd12<\/span> Lock Vault when away \u2014 requires master password<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Documents Vault uses AES-256 encryption \u2014 only you can access secured files with your master password.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n
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\r\n <\/i> PRIVACY SHIELD<\/span>\r\n

Tracking Blocker & Fingerprint Scramble<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Stop websites from tracking your online activity<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

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Install Extension<\/h4>\r\n

Settings \u2192 Tracking Blocker \u2192 \"Install Extension\" for Chrome\/Firefox\/Edge<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Turn On Tracking Blocker<\/h4>\r\n

Main screen toggle or Settings \u2192 Tracking Blocker \u2192 ON<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Scramble Fingerprint<\/h4>\r\n

Click \"Scramble Fingerprint\" to randomize your browser fingerprint<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Exclude a Website<\/h4>\r\n

Tracking Blocker \u2192 Exclusions \u2192 Add website URL<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Ad Blocker<\/h4>\r\n

Blocks intrusive ads, pop-ups, and video ads across all browsers<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Uninstall Extension<\/h4>\r\n

Browser settings \u2192 Extensions \u2192 Remove Identity Theft Preventer extension<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n

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\r\n <\/i> DARK WEB MONITORING<\/span>\r\n

Dark Web Security Scan<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Check if your identity has been compromised in data breaches<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

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Search for your email address<\/strong>
Click \"Dark Web Scan\" \u2192 Enter email \u2192 Scan checks if your email appears in known data breaches<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Search if your password has been detected<\/strong>
Enter password or use integrated scanner to check against breach databases<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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What to do if records are found<\/strong>
Immediately change affected passwords, enable 2FA, and monitor financial accounts for suspicious activity<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Dark web scan results are confidential \u2014 Identity Theft Preventer does not store your email or passwords after scan completes.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n
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\r\n <\/i> CONFIGURATION<\/span>\r\n

Settings & Preferences<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Customize Identity Theft Preventer to your needs<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

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General<\/h3>\r\n