Windows 10: Protecting security

I lost my laptop, it was turned on. It requires a password to access aanything, but im not sure that if someone gets their hands on it, they will be able to access all my files, both ones on the hard drive and on my connected google accounts. How do i prevent access from them doing this or log our of my windows account remotely?

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Clear Windows Security Center (Defender) Protection History

Did not work for me. After going through all steps I still have protection history full

 

windows security wont help with ransomware protection

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand the difficulties you are facing while setting up the
Ransomware protection feature on your PC. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below:

• What is the Windows Version and Build of Windows 10 installed? (Type
  winver in Windows search/Run command)
• What is the make and model of the PC?

• Do you have any non-Microsoft Antivirus/security program installed?
  
• Is OneDrive installed on the PC?
  

In this scenario, if OneDrive is missing, we can try the following steps and check.

1. Download and install
   OneDrive.
   
2. Once OneDrive is installed, then sign in with your Microsoft account.
   
3. Then Press Windows + I key and select Updates & Security.
   
4. Click on Windows Security from the left pane.
   
5. Click on Virus & threat protection.
   
6. Scroll down and check if you still have the Setup OneDrive button.
   
7. Click on Manage ransomware protection link and you will see your Microsoft Account under OneDrive.
   

You may also refer these articles for more information:

Microsoft Defender
Antivirus in the Windows Security app

Stopping ransomware
where it counts: Protecting your data with Controlled folder access



Regards,



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Corporate Security Solution

That made me so facepalm. Some people have absolutely no clue. I hope they don't take you for granted with all this you're doing for them.

SonicWall is a good security product, so Mindweaver's suggestion sounds like a good one and should make for a rather bigger baby step. Let's hope they take it.