If you lose your Surface device or it gets stolen, then go to and sign in using your Microsoft account. This turns on the feature and contacts Microsoft with your current location-based on the Internet network you’re connected to at the time.
The pop up box has an on/off slider switch. If your screen reads “Find My Device is off” then click or tap on the Change button. Click it and choose the Settings icon two icons above the Start button.Īlong the left hand side, there’s a list of settings. You can also get to Settings from the Start Button in the lower left corner. Do this by clicking on the notification icon in the lower right corner, which opens the ACTION CENTER of Windows 10. However, the feature will show you where it last logged into the user’s account while on the Internet.
To do this, they will need to get into the user account of the computer and know to turn it off. This only works if the computer has the setting turned on and if they’re connected to the Internet.Ī thief or dishonest person who found the computer can stop this from working by disconnecting from the Internet and then turning off the feature. You can then log into their account and find your device’s location. The setting will take your location and send it through the Internet to Microsoft. It can help you find the computer if you lose it or if someone steals it. If you invested in a Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Surface Book or one of the older Surface devices, then you should turn on Find My Surface in Windows 10.
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