Re: Stolen system

From: Bruce Chambers (bruce_a_chambers_at_h0tmail.com)
Date: 09/24/04 

Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2004 07:57:18 -0600

Robert wrote:
> My Dell 8300 was stolen, along with my XP on it.
> Can Microsoft trace my system through my copy of XP?
> I know that the automatic updates run quite frequently,
> is it possible to track the location of my system?

    No, Microsoft has no such capability. I'm afraid you'll have to
rely on a more traditional method to recover your computer: call the
police. 

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