Windows 10: Location of my stolen device

Kindly asking if is there any alternative way to track down my stolen device since i haven't logged into my Microsoft account for the past 30 days?*Moved from Teams.

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STOLEN: Why can’t I find last known location/location history of my stolen device?

I understand that you are facing an issue with finding the last known location or location history of your stolen Windows 11 MSI gaming laptop. When you tried to find the device remotely, it said that the location is disabled and the battery is at 0%, indicating that the device is powered down. You tried to lock it, but it still did not work. When you contacted Microsoft for assistance, they were unable to provide you with any tools to check the last known location of your device.

You are wondering why, in 2023, it is not possible to track the location history of a stolen device, given the importance of security and the ability to track hardware. You believe that any thief with even minimal knowledge will airgap the device, replace or wipe the HDD, and render the tracking feature useless. You think this makes the tracking feature utterly flawed and redundant.

Unfortunately, in cases like this, there may not be much that can be done to track the location of your stolen device, especially if the thief has taken steps to disable or circumvent the tracking feature. Microsoft may not have the tools to track the location history of your device, as this may be a limitation of the software or the technology used.

However, there are some steps you can take to try to locate your stolen device. You can file a police report and provide them with the serial number of your device. You can also contact your insurance company to report the theft and see if they can help you locate the device. Additionally, you may want to consider remote wipe options to protect your personal data on the device.

 

STOLEN: Why can’t I find last known location/location history of my stolen device?

There could be several reasons why you are unable to find the last known location or location history of your stolen device:

1. The device was turned off: If it was turned off or the battery died, it could not transmit its location to any network. In this case, you won't be able to track the device.
   
2. Location services were disabled: If the location services on your device were disabled, then it will not be able to transmit its location to any network. In this case, you won't be able to track the device.
   
3. The device was factory reset: If the thief factory reset your device, all the data, including the location history, would be erased. This makes it difficult to track the device.
   
4. The device was not equipped with GPS: Some devices may not have GPS capabilities, making tracking their location impossible.
   
5. The thief may have disabled the location tracking: If the thief was tech-savvy, they could have disabled the location tracking feature on your device to avoid being tracked.
   

If you have your device's IMEI or serial number, you should report the theft to the police and your carrier. They may be able to help you locate the device or block it from being used.

 

Networking for a stolen device

Hello,

Windows 10 allows users to quickly find other computers or devices sharing the same network. For us to verify if the old PC is still connected to your network, follow these steps:

• Using Windows Search, type and choose File Explorer.
• Click Network on your navigation pane along the folder's left edge. It will provide you with the list of computers using the same network.
• Check to see if you can locate the stolen PC's name.

Make sure that you reach out to the computer manufacturer to validate if they can track your old device's system information. After doing so, you may file a report to the police so they can conduct further investigation regarding this incident.

Let us know if you need more help about this query.