Windows 10: my computer was stolen, i wonder why someone else can freely turn on/off location in the...

sorry my english is not good enough so this is google translate.my computer was stolen, i wonder why someone else can freely turn on/off location in the settings in the computer so easily? if they want to turn on/off they have to confirm with microsoft password for example.The ease of turning on/off location on the computer means nothing when the computer is stolen.

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Unable to turn on Location in Windows 10

Hello,

We regret the inconvenience. Let me assist you.

Before we proceed further, let us know a few more details on the below questions.

• 
  Did you make any changes to the computer prior to the issue? Is it an abrupt issue?
  
• 
  Do have any System Restore point set in Windows prior to the issue?
  
• 
  Did you check if the same issue occurs when you log in to Windows using a different Local Administrator user account?
  

As an initial recommendation, I suggest you to follow the steps to try and fix the issue:

Step 1:

Follow the steps to change the region:

a) Type “Region” on the Search and click on
Change your country or region option from the search results.

b) Now choose the location from the drop down menu to change the region. (As per your location)

Move to the next step.

Step 2:

I would suggest you to turn On Windows location platform on the computer and check if it helps.

You can follow the steps:

a) Type
location on the Search.

b) Click on
Change Location settings.

c) Check the box which states “Turn ON Windows location platform” and “Help improve Windows Location services”.

e) Click on Apply.

Proceed to the next step.

Step 3:

If you are trying to use location settings for an app, I would suggest you to turn ON the settings to allow apps to use the location on the computer.

Follow the steps:

a) Type
location on the Search.

b) Click on
Location privacy settings.

c) Move the slider towards the right to turn ON settings for ‘Let Windows apps use my location’.

Restart the computer once after making the changes.

Write to us with the updated status and the required information related to Location service in Windows, for us to be able to assist you further.

Thank You.

 

Unable to turn on the Location from the Location Settings.

Hi Rafiul,

It is possible that the
GPS chipset
is not working properly causing your location settings to be
disabled or cannot be turned on. Kindly run the
Hardware and Device Troubleshooter
and check if there's any changes. To run the
troubleshooter, follow these steps:

• 
  On the search bar, type
  Troubleshooting
  and hit
  Enter.
  
• 
  Choose
  Hardware and Sound.
  
• 
  Click on the
  Hardware and Devices
  to run the
  Troubleshooter.
  

If the issue
persists, we suggest that you contact your
computer/laptop's manufacturer
for further assistance.

Update us on how it goes.

Regards.

 

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.