What to do if your laptop is stolen
Practical steps, with clear limits on what a registry can do.
Check owner-enabled location tools
Use a location service you enabled before the loss, such as your platform’s Find My Device feature. A serial number does not provide live tracking.
Protect accounts
Review sensitive sessions and notify work or school IT where relevant. Use another trusted device to secure your accounts.
Keep evidence
Gather the manufacturer serial and purchase evidence. Report the loss to the appropriate authorities and submit an accurate registry report.