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Windows 10 - Turn GPS Location On / Off

2026-10-22 20:05:26.222

Windows 10 - Turn GPS Location On / Off

Here's how to turn the GPS location for your Windows 10 device on or off.
If your device isn't running Windows® 10, refer to the Windows 8 instructions.
  1. From the Windows desktop, navigate:
    Start Start menu icon
    Settings icon Settings icon
    Privacy
    .
    Utilize the touchscreen (if available) or mouse to select the on-screen options.
  2. From the left-pane, select
    Location
    .
  3. To set the location on or off, select
    Change
     located under 'Location for this device is on/off', then select the switch to turn on or off.
  4. If Location is turned on, select which apps can use your location by selecting the appropriate on/off switches (to the right of the app).