Windows 10: Wrong location in Maps

Discus and support Wrong location in Maps in Microsoft Windows 10 Store to solve the problem; Last year I noticed that whenever I openMaps on my PC, my precise location is shown as an address I had 10 yearsago. All the PCs in my house showed... Discussion in 'Microsoft Windows 10 Store' started by TheSchlaf, Mar 22, 2021.

  1. TheSchlaf Win User

    Wrong location in Maps


    [COLOR=rgba0, 0, 0, 1]Last year I noticed that whenever I openMaps on my PC, my precise location is shown as an address I had 10 yearsago. All the PCs in my house showed this address in Maps as well even ones that did not have my Microsoft account signed in. I didsome research and found that Microsoft and Google keep data about yourlocation and associate it with your wireless SSID. If you move, theinformation may not be updated. I was advised to add [/COLOR][COLOR=var--black-800]_optout [/COLOR]to remove my SSID from Microsoftlocation services. I changed the name for a week, reverted to the oldwifi name, and BAM! problem solved on all but one of my home PCs.



    On the remaining PC the one that I'm signed into with my Microsoft account, Maps still shows theaddress from 10 years ago, I've checked my address on my Microsoft accountmultiple times as well. It shows as my current address. A week orso ago, I thought I'd install Maps on my Xbox One X for kicks and giggles tosee where it said I was. It says I'm at the old address. Doesanyone have any idea what is happening to my account? Why does it keep saying I'm at my old address?

    :)
     
    TheSchlaf, Mar 22, 2021
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  2. 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.
     
    Karthicka_R, Mar 22, 2021
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  3. Windows 10 maps has my location wrong

    Hi,

    In order for the map to work again on your Windows 10 device, you need to make sure that the Location is turned on. Here are the steps:

    • Open Settings.
    • Go to Privacy and then Location.
    • Turn Location on.
    • Scroll it down, make sure Maps is turn on under Choose apps which can use your location.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    PreciousLeb, Mar 22, 2021
    #3
  4. Wrong location in Maps

    Wrong location under Map App in Windows 10

    Hello Glastonbury,

    We regret the inconvenience and we understand the frustration when things don't go the way they suppose to. Let me assist you.

    From the description provided, I understand that Map App shows wrong "my location".

    As an initial recommendation, I suggest you to check for the latest updates in Windows 10 which helps the PC to make optimal use of Windows 10 capabilities as well as fixing any missing links in performance of the operating system.

    To check for updates now, go to Settings > Update & security > Windows Update, and select
    Check for updates. If Windows Update says that your PC is up to date, you have all the updates that are currently available.

    To correct the location in the Maps App, you should ensure the location services are turned on, to do this, follow the steps below:



    Change the regional settings and check if the issue persists.

    a. Open Settings and type location
    and select Clear Location History.

    b. Clear the checkbox next to
    History on this device to reset the location information.

    c. Restart the PC and again open the Clear Location History
    page.

    d. Ensure to switch the toggle to 'on' for General Location and wait for the info to sync.



    However, if the issue is related to the functionality of the Map App, I
    suggest you to run the Apps troubleshooter
    and check if it helps.

    Write to us with the updated status related to Map app, for us to be bale to assist you further.

    Thank You.
     
    Sayan_Ghosh, Mar 22, 2021
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