Windows 10: I need to change my location on my computer.

Discus and support I need to change my location on my computer. in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I have a desk top computer,I need to change my location on my computer. I have tried several steps to change my location,but so far I have not been... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by AlbWhitman1, Apr 6, 2021.

  1. I need to change my location on my computer.


    I have a desk top computer,I need to change my location on my computer.


    I have tried several steps to change my location,but so far I have not been able to do this.


    I go to Setting,but I can not find "Privacy",etc.


    Thanks,


    Alb W.

    :)
     
    AlbWhitman1, Apr 6, 2021
    #1

  2. How to change computer default location

    Hi Prince,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I will be glad to help you with the issue you have with the computer. I understand the frustration when things don't work the way it should.

    I suggest you to check if the location is ON on the computer.

    Follow these steps to make sure the location service is turned on.



    Step 1

    Make sure that Allow apps to use my location is turned on.

    a. In Search. Type Location.

    b. Under Location, check if the Location is Turned
    ON



    Step 2

    Change the regional settings and check if the issue persists.

    a. Click on Search and type
    location and select Change location.

    b. Change the ‘Home location’.



    For your reference:

    Location settings (Windows)



    Hope it helps. Keep us posted if you face any issues related to Windows in future. We will be glad to help you.
     
    Ruth Buruga, Apr 6, 2021
    #2
  3. Change location

    Hi,

    Changing the location of your Windows 10 device is possible. Follow these steps to change the location information on Windows 10:

    • Go to Control Panel.
    • Click on Clock, Language, and Region and then select Region.
    • Click on Location tab.
    • Under the Home location, click the drop-down button and then choose your location.
    • Click on Apply button and then click OK.

    Note: Changing the location in Windows 10 is limited to changing which country or region you are in.

    Feel free to reach out to us if further assistance is needed.
     
    Darleen Pen, Apr 6, 2021
    #3
  4. I need to change my location on my computer.

    Can’t change the location.

    Hi George,

    I am sorry to hear that you had to encounter an internet connection issue in Windows 10 before. You can always come to us for any issues on Windows 10, we will be glad to help you.

    Let us see what to do to resolve this issue on location settings. TO assist you better, please answer the questions below.


    • Where did you see your location as Vermont USA? How did you tried to change the location?

    • Are you getting any error messages while changing the location?

    • What is the build version of the Windows? Follow the below steps to check the build version.

    • Open up the run command with the
      Win key + R key combo.

    • Type winver into the run command text box and hit
      OK.

    • You should now see a dialog screen revealing the OS build and registration information.

    I suggest you to ON the location service and check if the location is changed to your current location. If the location service is ON, the Windows will automatically find your location once the system in connected to internet and update
    the location on the Apps, which has the permission to access to the location. Refer to the below link to ON the location service and more.

    Windows 10 location service and privacy

    You may also change your Country or region manually by the following steps;


    • In the search box on task bar, enter Change region, then select
      Change your country or region.

    • Under Country or region, select your new region.

    Hope you can change your location.

    Get back to us for further assistance, we will be glad to help you.
     
    Rishad K T, Apr 6, 2021
    #4
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