Windows 10: What app is using my location?

Sometimes i get the little icon in the task bar that indicates that my location is being used by some app. Is there any way for me to see exactly what app that is? I know there is a location history, is there a way to maybe access that?

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my location on maps app is wrong.

Hi Don,

I suggest you to follow the below methods and check if it helps.

Kindly follow the below steps and check if it helps.

• Type Location privacy settings in search bar
  and click on Location privacy settings.
• Here you can enable/disable the Location.
• You may try to Enable/Disable the Maps app to use the
  location or not from the apps list.

Please get back to us with an update on this issue, we will be happy to assist you further.

Thank you.

 

Maps app can not determine my location

Hi Ron, my name is Martin and I'm an Independent Advisor. I'll try to help you here.

I suggest that you follow the steps provided below:

1. Press and hold Windows + I buttons and open Settings.

2. Look for the Location tab and click on it.

3. On the left side, look for “Allow apps to access your location”.

4. Toggle ON the switch below.

5. Scroll down to see the list of app that you allow access to your location.

6. Look for Maps to make sure that the switch in ON.

 

How to pin app shortcut to desk top?

Hi,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to follow below steps to change pin the apps on the desktop screen and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to perform the below steps to add the apps on desktop.

• Click on the “Start button” and locate the App that you want to pin to Desktop.
• Right click on the “App” and click on “More options”.
• Then click on “Open File location” and right click on the app, click on “Send to” option.
• Then select “Desktop (Create shortcut)”.
• Go to “Desktop” and check whether the app is located or not.

Or Step 2: To add shortcuts to the desktop

• Press and hold or right-click the desktop, tap or click New, and then tap or click Shortcut.
• Enter the location of the item or tap or click Browse to find the item in File Explorer.

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