Windows 10: Microsoft Edge detects the wrong Geographical Location

Location accuracy can do a lot in today’s times. In a browser, it would mean customized search results, personalized recommendations, etc. If Microsoft Edge on your PC is detecting a wrong geographical location, this guide will help you.

There are many pros and cons that come with accurate geolocation by Microsoft Edge. You will see news, ads, and other data related to your location. Some people don’t care about this and some people absolutely hate this. It is almost tracking your likes and interests along with your geographical location. Let’s see how we can make Microsoft Edge detect the accurate geographical location.



Microsoft Edge detects the wrong Geographical Location


If Microsoft Edge is detecting a wrong geographical location, we can fix it through PC settings. We need to set a default location and then Microsoft Edge will pick it up.

1. Close Microsoft Edge and open Settings by using the Win+I shortcut on the keyboard or using the Start Menu.
2. In the Settings window, select Privacy.
3. In the privacy settings window, select Location from the left sidebar.
4. Scroll down in the Location settings and click on Set default under the Default location section.

To set the default location, you need to have the Windows Maps application on your PC. If you don’t have it installed on your PC, install it from the Microsoft Store.

Then, click again on Set default under the Default location section which will take you to Windows Maps. In Windows Maps, point or search your default location and set it as default.

Finally, open Microsoft Edge and recheck your geographical location. It will change to the default location you have set via Windows Maps.

Read next: How to allow or block Cookies in Microsoft Edge.

This is how we can set accurate geographical location on Microsoft Edge. If you have any doubts or suggestions, please do comment below in the comments section.


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Microsoft Edge will not accept my home Location

Hi John,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

Sorry for the inconvenience caused to you. I understand that Microsoft Edge shows incorrect location of your computer.

Before we proceed, please answer the following questions to help you better.

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  Do you see the incorrect location on a specific website?
  
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  Where did you input your town and post code to change the location?
  

I would like to let you know that the Microsoft Edge will detect the location that is configured on the system.

I suggest that you turn off and turn on the Location option in Settings. To do so, follow these steps.

• 
  Press Windows key + I to open Settings.
  
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  Click on Privacy on select Location
  tab.
  
• 
  Check if Location is turned ON.
  
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  If yes, turn it OFF and turn ON
  

Hope this helps. If the issue persist, please post back with the required information. We’ll be glad to assist you further.

Thank you.

 

Microsoft Edge..

Hi,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft community.

I suggest you to follow the below steps if you are using Microsoft edge in MSN home page for changing your current location and check if it helps.

• Open edge browser login to msn.com.
• Then on the right hand side, click on gear icon.
• Go to settings, then under “market and language” and “home location” option change your current location and check whether it shows correct.

If you are using bing.com through edge browser then I suggest you to follow the below steps and check.

• Open edge browser login to bing.com.
• Then on the right hand side, click on gear icon.
• Go to “region” option and click on “change your region” link.
• Then select your country it will take your location.

Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

 

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