Windows 10: What happens If I remotely lock a stolen Windows machine?

Discus and support What happens If I remotely lock a stolen Windows machine? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I previously planned to sell my ROG laptop to someone else and had already provided them with my laptop password and the email and password for my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Richard Wong Student, Apr 14, 2024.

  1. RICHARD WONG STUDENT
    Richard Wong Student Win User

    What happens If I remotely lock a stolen Windows machine?


    I previously planned to sell my ROG laptop to someone else and had already provided them with my laptop password and the email and password for my Microsoft account. However, they ended up injuring me and stealing my laptop. I can still log into my Microsoft account, but I didn't have the "Find My Device" feature enabled, so nothing is showing up there except for "We can't locate your device right now. = try again later." In this situation, if I attempt to lock the device now, would it be effective against the robber? Because he already knows my Microsoft account email and password, as well as

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    Richard Wong Student, Apr 14, 2024
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  2. JOSEBELTRE
    JoseBeltre Win User

    What happens when I remotely lock a stolen Windows machine?

    Hi, JDYOUNG77. I'll be happy to assist you today.

    Sorry to know you're experiencing this issue.

    a stolen laptop only will be locked if the computer gets internet connection. If the laptop current location is not updated and still in the last location, that can mean the laptop is not connected to the internet.

    If the thief can guess the password and connect the device to the internet, the device will lock, and the pin will not be able to unlock the device. In that case, it is necessary to use the Microsoft account credentials to unlock the device.

    If you need anything else, please let me know.
     
    JoseBeltre, Apr 14, 2024
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  3. SMOOTHDOGFISH
    smoothdogfish Win User
    Emergency! Stolen Windows 10 laptop...can I remotely lock/wipe?

    My brothers 10 year old laptop had Windows 10 installed. Was stolen last night. Can I remotely lock and/or wipe in case the thieves connect to the internet. The Laptop is not locked and is auto sign-in.

    thanks!
     
    smoothdogfish, Apr 14, 2024
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