My laptop was stolen on the 8th November 2026 in the evening, how do I track it?

If Find My Device was enabled before the theft, the laptop can be tracked from the Microsoft account devices page.

1. Go to https://account.microsoft.com/devices and sign in.
2. Select the Find My Device tab.
3. Choose the stolen laptop.
4. Select Find to view its location on a map.

For this to work:

• The device must be a Windows 10 or Windows 11 device.
• Find My Device must have been turned on before it was stolen.
• The laptop must have been signed in with a Microsoft personal account.
• The account type on the device must have been Administrator.
• Location must be turned on for the device.

If the device appears, it can also be locked remotely:

1. On https://account.microsoft.com/devices, find the device on the map.
2. Select Lock > Next.
3. Reset the Microsoft account password for added security.

Important:

• When a locate attempt is made, anyone using the device will see a notification.
• If the location is not current, it updates only when the device connects to the internet.
• The device serial number can be found under Info and support on the devices page.
• Reporting the theft to local law enforcement and the insurance company is recommended.

References:

• Find and lock a lost Windows device | Microsoft Support
• How to get my stolen window PC - Microsoft Q&A
• How to find lost laptop - Microsoft Q&A