01
Sign in with a Microsoft account
Open **Settings > Accounts > Your info** and confirm that Windows uses the intended Microsoft account.
Enable **Find my device**, allow the required location services, and verify your device registration.
Requirements
- Windows 11 25H2 x64
- Microsoft account
- Administrator access
- Internet connectivity
- Location services availability
Instructions
02
Open privacy settings
Go to **Settings > Privacy & security > Location**.
03
Enable location services
Enable the required location services if available and permitted by your device or organization.
04
Enable Find my device
Return to **Privacy & security** and open **Find my device**. Turn the feature on.
05
Check account registration
Open the Microsoft account device page and sign in. Confirm the laptop appears in your device list.
https://account.microsoft.com/devices
06
Verify location availability
Open the supported device-finding controls and confirm that location reporting is available for your own laptop.
tipLocation information can be approximate and may depend on connectivity.
Common issues
Find my device cannot be enabled.
Check administrator rights, Microsoft account sign-in, location services, and organization policies.
The laptop does not appear online.
Verify internet access and device registration under the intended account.
Frequently asked
Does Find my device work while powered off?
A powered-off laptop cannot provide new live location updates.
Does it guarantee recovery of a missing laptop?
No. It provides supported location and device-management assistance.
How to undo this
Disable **Find my device** under **Privacy & security**. Review location services separately and adjust them according to your preferences.
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