Windows 10: Laptop stolen, recovery of data and lock laptop

My laptop is stolen now I want to recover my data if possible and after that I want to lock that laptop so that noone else can use it in any way.If possible I also want to get the current location of my lost laptop.

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Laptop Stolen

My laptop got stolen. How do I make sure no data is accessed with the Find my device functionality? Is there a way I can give the device id to Microsoft to lock /wipe the windows completely on the stolen device remotely? When I select locate, the function seems to be disabled but it shows me that the battery is dead on the laptop.

Most important is the data on the laptop for me.

 

Stolen laptop

Hi MilaW24

I am sorry this has happened to you, changing you password was the correct thing to do and will not affect your ability to lock your laptop remotely . . .

However, in order for you to lock your laptop remotely, it must be online and still using your Microsoft Account

The sad truth is laptops are stolen in order to re-sell them for cash . . .

When a laptop is stolen it is most likely wiped within an hour of being stolen, so if the thief is caught with the laptop, it cannot be traced and proven it is actually stolen

While this is no consolation to you, it does mean that statistically you do not need to worry about anyone accessing your data, it will have long since been deleted by the thief

You can continue to try locking that laptop, should it appear online on the 'Find My PC' web page',it is however, unlikely that will happen . . .

 

stolen windows 10 laptop.

My Acer Aspire laptop running Windows 10 64 bit was stolen Saturday morning.

Device has not been turned on, or connected since it was stolen. I went to Microsoft support site and it showed the last location that my laptop was used at. I clicked on Lock button. Microsoft said they can't locate my device, but will send me an email
when my laptop has been detected. Will Microsoft automatically Lock my laptop when it has been activated, and connected to internet, or will i have to go back to the support site and click on lock button again? What exactly happens when Microsoft locks a stolen
device, does it make it difficult for thieves to access my laptop. Does Microsoft have the capability to remote wipe the hard-drive of my laptop, using port to port process? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, especially advice on any options for
wiping the hard-drive of my laptop using port to port, or software. I have no tracking software

installed on laptop.

Many thanks for your suggestions,

Christoph

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