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How to set Default Location - Windows 11 no longer supports Map app.

Paul Kelly 0 Reputation points
2025-10-24T14:17:05.0333333+00:00

How can I set the Default Location in Windows 11? Published instructions tell you to go to Settings-> Privacy & Security -> Location and click Set Default to bring up Microsoft Maps, where you can select a default location. HOWEVER, MS Maps is no longer supported and does not work. SO... How can I set a Default Location?

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  1. Aron 3,390 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-10-24T14:57:00.8633333+00:00

    Hey there,

    I can see why this would be confusing, Windows 11 used to let you set a default location through the Maps app, but that app is no longer supported, which is why the old instructions don’t work.

    Right now, Windows relies mostly on live GPS or your network connection to figure out your location, and apps fall back to your region and time zone if no precise location is available.

    A good first step is to check Settings then click Privacy & Security then go to Location and make sure location services are turned on and go to Settings then click Time & Language then Language & Region to set your country, region, and time zone correctly.

    Some apps also let you manually set a location inside the app itself, which often works better than the system default.

    Can you tell me if your PC has GPS, or are you relying on Wi-Fi and network location?

    That will help figure out the best way to get apps to recognize a default location.

    Regards, Aron

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