Windows 10: Can a stolen laptop in a foreign country be locked or wiped?

My laptop was stolen. I kept in on my account using the find my device feature periodically to see if I could "find" it. Someone turned it on but it turned up in Vietnam and yes I changed my Microsoft account password but my pin to login the laptop probably won't keep them out. I just wondered if it is possible to lock or better yet wipe the laptop remotely? I saw a thread on this but it didn't provide any answers. It is offline again so not sure I can do anything but thought I would ask. Of course by now whoever has it in Vietnam may have wiped it or accessed the data on it. Thanks.

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Emergency! Stolen Windows 10 laptop...can I remotely lock/wipe?

My brothers 10 year old laptop had Windows 10 installed. Was stolen last night. Can I remotely lock and/or wipe in case the thieves connect to the internet. The Laptop is not locked and is auto sign-in.

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Security: Can you remotely wipe your info if laptop is stolen?

Hello,

In my laptop gets stolen, is there any way that I can remotely wipe my data? Do a factory reset?

If not, is there any app or software that I can download that would allow me to do that?

For example, if my phone (android) gets stolen, I can use WebRoot or LookOut to lock my phone or do a factory reset. Is there a similar action or app in windows?

If not, what should I do if my laptop is stolen?

I use windows 10.

Thank you!

Alan

 

Foreign Disk

Hi,

You will only lose the data in the Foreign Disk once you convert it to a "Basic Disk" in Disk Management.

To allow the disk to be recognized, follow the steps below:

• Press Windows key and type "Disk Management" and click on it.
• Right-click on the foreign disk and select "Import Foreign Disks..."
  
  

Feel free to post back with more information.