Microsoft “Find My Device”, How to Find a Forgotten Windows Device

You can use the Find My Device feature Windows 10 and Windows 11 Your device’s location is tracked, helping you to recover it in the event of an accidently lost or stolen. Find My Device is an app that allows you to pinpoint your device’s location using a map.

This tutorial will explain the Microsoft Find My Device feature, turn it on and remotely lock it if your device is stolen.

What does “Find My Device” do on Windows Devices?

Recent Windows operating systems include a Find My Device feature that allows users to track the location of their devices in case it is lost or stolen. You won’t however be able track your device outside of its box. There are prerequisites.

You will need these things to be able to use Find My Devic:

1. Sign in with your Microsoft account to access your Windows device.
2. Administrator accounts are also required for your account.
3. Location services must be enabled.
4. An active internet connection is required for your device.

This feature can be used on any Microsoft device including Windows laptops or PCs, Microsoft Surface Tablets, Android smartphones, Apple devices (including iPhones and Macs) or Xbox consoles even though you are signed into your Microsoft account.

Windows 11: How can I make Find My Device work?

You can set up Find My Device in Windows 11 by following these steps:

1. Press the Win + I How to unlock your potential Settings.
2. Click Privacy & security.

3. Scroll down, and choose Location under App permissions.

4. The following are important points to remember Location servicesSetting is toggled on.

5. Go back to Privacy & security.
6. Under Security, Find my device.

7. Toggle on Find my device.

Windows 10: How can I make Find My Device work?

You can set up Find My Device in Windows 10 by following these steps:

1. Press the Win + I How to unlock the doors Settings app.
2. Click Update & Security.

3. Scroll down, and choose Find my deviceYou can find it in the left menu.

4. Select Turn on the location setting.

5. Select the device you want to find under “Find my Device” Change button.

6. The pop-up will allow you to toggle between the two settings On.

Note: These steps will enable you to disable Find My Device Off.

How to track down a Windows Device that has been lost

To track your device location:

1. Enter https://account.microsoft.com/devices Enter the address bar of your browser and choose Enter.

2. Register for your Microsoft account.
3. Click on the device you want to locate and then click it.
4. Select Find my device.

5. The map shows you where the last saved place was, along with its date and time. This will show you the location that your device was last able to access Wi-Fi when it turned off.
6. Click the Find If your device has an internet connection, click the button to make the map more current.

You can use your mouse to pinpoint the location of your device using the zoom buttons or your mouse on the map. You will see the last address of your device, the name you use, as well as the name and device information in the information box.

How to remotely lock your Windows device

You can remotely lock your device using the Find My Device function if you are concerned about it being stolen. It prevents thieves accessing files on your device and possibly stealing personal information.

Your device can be programmed to show a message to anyone who attempts to turn it off. You can also leave a message, such as your telephone number to allow someone to contact you to return your lost device.

You can lock your device by going to Microsoft’s Find My Device page. Then, select Lock. Lock button.

Never Lose Your Device Again

Nearly all portable devices now have the ability to find their device, including Windows. Microsoft’s Find My Device function allows you to lock and track down your device as long as it is connected to the Internet.