How to Disable Location Access in Windows 11

Author: Iqbal | Guide: Windows 11 |

Location is always helpful to know the availability of things in your locality. On Windows 11, you can enable the location for every app or ditch some apps. You can also choose to disable the location access in windows 11 for specific apps. Now let's read the article to know the steps to do so. Let's get started!

 

 

Disable Location Services in Windows 11

 

 

Disable Location Access In Windows 11 With 7 Easy Steps

Step-1 Click on the ‘Windows’ icon: To begin with, open your PC. Then check if windows 11 is activated on your device or not. Then from your desktop screen, click on the Windows icon located in the taskbar.

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Step-2 Choose the ‘Settings’ option: Once the apps list of windows 11 appears on your screen.

  • Then go to the settings app.
  • Next click on it and open settings.
  • Also, you can use the shortcut 'Win+I' to open the settings app.
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Step-3 Go to the Privacy and Security section: Under the settings option, a left sidebar with different options papers on your screen. Now from the left sidebar go to the Privacy & Security section. Then click on this section and open it.

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Step-4 Under the 'App permissions', choose 'Location': Now from the right panel of option, under App permissions. Go to the Location option. Then open it to view location-specific settings.

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Step-5 Disable the 'Location services' toggle: Now you have to disable the location services and you are all set. Apps you have installed on your Windows 11 PC will no longer be able to access your device location.

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Step 6: Enable 'Let apps access your location': Now If you want specific apps to have access to your location, enable the 'Let apps access your location' toggle.

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Step-7 Enable toggle of apps: Now you will have the list of apps downloaded from the Microsoft Store. Then, you have to choose to allow or deny location access to chosen apps.

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Can You Allow Location Access To All Apps Installed On Windows 11?

Yes, if you want to give location access to every app on windows 11. Then just follow the above-mentioned steps. In step 7, turn off all the toggles in front of every app. Now you have given location access to every app installed on windows 11.

Where You Can View Account Info Of Windows 11?

You can view the complete information regarding your account including your guest account on windows 11.

  • You have to go to the settings.
  • Then tap on the Security & Privacy section.
  • Next, go to the right panel of options and find the Account info option.
  • Then open the page and view your account information on it.

What Is The Advantage Of Enabling Location Access To Apps On Windows 11?

The location provides the exact address of the apps. Then it is much more convenient to get the availability of products or any other stuff from certain apps. In addition, you can use the location for your safety purpose on windows 11. However, not every app should have location access as it can be harmful in certain scenarios.

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