How To Turn Off Location Services In Windows 10

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Disabling Location Services In Windows 10

In this post, we will be taking a look at how you can disable and turn off the location services on your PC and laptop.

This will stop apps and programs from being able to get your precise location information. Just keep in mind if you are using Find my device then this will not work with the location turned off.

We have listed the steps below for turning off your Windows 10 Location.

How To Disable Location In Windows 10:

1. Right-click the start menu icon > Settings

2. Click “Privacy

3. In the left menu click “Location

4. Under “Location for this device” click “Change” and toggle it to “Off

There you have it apps and programs will no longer be able to access your location, keeping the whereabouts of your device secret. Well, kind of secret as being connected to the internet without using a VPN allows your location to be seen.

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