How to Enable Location Services on Windows?

Follow the steps below to activate location services on Windows:

1. Enable Location Services

  1. Click the Start menu.
  2. Go to Settings (gear icon).
  3. Select Privacy & Security > Location.
  4. Toggle Allow location access on this device to ON.

2. Ensure Wi-Fi is Enabled

  • Windows 10:
    • Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi and enable Wi-Fi.
  • Windows 11:
    • Right-click the Windows logo, select Network Connections, and enable Wi-Fi.

3. Set Application Permissions

  1. Scroll down to Choose which apps can access your location.
  2. Enable location access for your browser or the desired app.

Ensure all settings are properly adjusted to allow accurate location detection. 

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