Is it possible to track the location of an automatic update?

[Guest]

My laptop was recently stolen, and I was wondering if the location or IP address can be traced from wherever the automatic update takes place.

thanks in advance

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

No, there is no way Microsoft can track a stolen laptop.
You may wish to contact your ISP for help.

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| My laptop was recently stolen, and I was wondering if the location or IP address can be traced from wherever
the automatic update takes place.
|
| thanks in advance

 

[anonymous]

whoever stole it might just load different xp with
different numbers.

remember the update statement about "not getting private
information when you update". you do not want this
private info sent.... therefore you have no question here.

-----Original Message-----
My laptop was recently stolen, and I was wondering if

the location or IP address can be traced from wherever
the automatic update takes place.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

No, there would be way to many privacy issues.
Be sure to contact you law enforcement and insurance company.

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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
An easier way to read newsgroup messages:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/newsgroups/setup.asp
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/

My laptop was recently stolen, and I was wondering if the location

or IP address can be traced from wherever the automatic update takes
place.