Turning Off/On Location Services

Issue/Question

How do I toggle Windows location services off or on?

Environment

  • Windows 10

Cause

When location services for your computer are on, apps and services that you allow, can request your location and location history.

Resolution

  1. Click the  Start.
  2. Select  Settings.
  3. Select  Privacy.
  4. From the left column, select Location.
  5. Toggle the Location switch to Off or On.

Details

Article ID: 2696
Created
Wed 5/3/17 3:55 PM
Modified
Thu 8/6/20 12:31 PM