Windows 10: Blacklist stolen laptop

Discus and support Blacklist stolen laptop in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hi, when someone connects to Microsoft using a Microsoft account, the information about the device gets somehow scanned and shows in the different... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by alexcano, Feb 3, 2019.

  1. alexcano Win User

    Blacklist stolen laptop


    Hi,

    when someone connects to Microsoft using a Microsoft account, the information about the device gets somehow scanned and shows in the different devices that appear connected to that account. This info includes hardware characteristics incluiding the Serial number of the device, which makes it unique (see screenshot)


    Blacklist stolen laptop 6b66e076-575a-400a-b52b-54688811cf88?upload=true.png


    This is one of the devices under my account, that was stolen some weeks ago. I used this serial number when I reported the robbery to the police. They commented that most likely they will re-sell it and format it.

    The question is, could be this device be blacklisted by Microsoft? So, once they re-format it and reinstall Windows, if someone connects to Microsoft with another Microsoft Account, or activates a new Windows Key with this device (maybe unknowingly that this device is stolen) and Microsoft can identify it because they read the serial number, can automatically Microsoft blacklist it / inform the police? That way maybe would be possible to trace back to the stolen laptop via the information in the Microsoft account or in the IP.


    Thanks,

    Alex

    :)
     
    alexcano, Feb 3, 2019
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  2. patruns Win User

    my phone is blacklisted

    The phone doesn't have to be stolen to be blacklisted. Another reason for blacklisting is if the IMEI number has been cloned. If it has, it's only a matter of time before it is blacklisted in other areas.
     
    patruns, Feb 3, 2019
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  3. Can you use a Barred/Blacklisted Phone in the US or abroad?

    Use google.

    If it's blacklisted then it's been stolen and this forum isn't here to aid crime. It's also illegal under UK law to knowingly sell a black listed phone.
     
    psychomania---01, Feb 3, 2019
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  4. Ar Rom Win User

    Blacklist stolen laptop

    Stolen Laptop

    Hi Tara,

    Since this is regarding a stolen laptop, we suggest contacting the manufacturer of your device for better assistance.

    Feel free to post back if you have other Windows concern.
     
    Ar Rom, Feb 3, 2019
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