Can removing a stolen laptop from Microsoft account prevent access to it?

Question

My sister's laptop was stolen and it can't be locked since it's not connected to the internet. Would removing the laptop from her Microsoft account prevent anyone from accessing it? Would the laptop prompt for Windows login credentials if someone tries to access it?

Answer 1

Hi David,

Yes, please go to https://account.microsoft.com/devices and see if you can find the computer in ‘Find My Device’ tab. But if it's not connected to the internet you may not be able to find it. And then select 'Remove device' so that others cannot use it to log in to your sister's Microsoft Account anymore. 

The final suggestion is to reset her Microsoft Account password, and enable MFA (mobile or authenticator), so that can make the account more secure.

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