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James Grimsley 0 Reputation points
2026-06-10T19:04:13.1766667+00:00

MS edge is detecting my location in Location A and I live in Location B and has always even after I change my preferred location

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
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  1. Vikki-T 5,905 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-06-11T08:02:35.14+00:00

    Note: For your privacy and security, I have covered the personal information included in your post. To help protect your privacy, I’ll avoid repeating the exact locations you mentioned and refer to them as “Location A” and “Location B” instead.

    Hi James Grimsley,

    I understand why this would be frustrating, especially if you have already changed your preferred location but Edge still keeps detecting you in Location A instead of Location B.

    To help narrow this down, could you please check the following?

    • Does this happen only on Bing/MSN/Weather/New Tab page, or does every location-based website show Location A?
    • Does another browser on the same PC and same network show Location B correctly?
    • Are you using a VPN, proxy, remote desktop, virtual machine, or a work/school network?
    • Does the location change if you test using a different network, such as a mobile hotspot?
    • Does the same issue happen in an InPrivate window or a newly created Edge profile?

    At this point, I recommend that you review and try the steps provided in the AI generated answer on your thread. That reply typically include the most relevant checks for this scenario. In the meantime, you can try these checks:

    • Test with a different network: If possible, connect the PC to a mobile hotspot temporarily and check Edge again.
    • Clear location-related site data for Microsoft services: In Edge, clear cookies/site data for sites where the wrong location appears, such as Bing, MSN, Maps, or Weather. Then reopen Edge and allow location access again when the site asks for permission.
    • Try a clean Edge profile Select your profile icon in Edge, add a new temporary profile, and test the same website there.
    • Confirm Windows can provide location to desktop apps Go to Settings > Privacy & security > Location and make sure location access is enabled for Windows and desktop apps.

    While my initial response may not fully resolve the issue, I truly appreciate your cooperation as we work together toward identifying the most effective solution. Thank you so much for your understanding.   

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  2. AI answer

    2026-06-10T19:04:39.9766667+00:00

    Edge and Bing can use both precise and imprecise (IP-based) location, so even if a preferred/manual location is set, automatic detection may still show a different place like Fort White, Florida. Use these steps to correct it:

    1. Check Edge site/location permissions
      • In the Edge address bar, go to:
        • edge://settings/content/location (or Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Site permissions → All permissions → Location).
      • Turn Ask before accessing (recommended) on so sites must request precise location.
      • Remove any incorrect entries (such as Bing.com or MSN.com) from Allow and Block, then let Edge ask again and choose Allow when at the correct location.
    2. Fix Windows 11 location settings (Edge relies on them)
      • Open Settings → Privacy & security → Location.
      • Turn Location services on.
      • Turn Let apps access your location on.
      • Scroll down and ensure Let desktop apps access your location is on, because Edge is a desktop app.
      • If these were off, turn them on and then test Edge again on a site that asks for location.
    3. Ensure the Windows Geolocation service is running
      • Press Win+R, type services.msc, press Enter.
      • Find Geolocation Service.
      • Make sure it is not Disabled and is running. If it is Stopped and Disabled, this can cause Edge to fall back to inaccurate IP-based location.
    4. Adjust Bing/MSN location behavior
      • When using Bing in Edge, if prompted for location, click Allow so Bing can use the correct precise location instead of an IP-based one.
      • On the Edge new tab page/MSN feed, use the weather card’s edit option to set the correct city; this also controls local news. If automatic detection is wrong, set the city manually.

    If precise location is enabled and allowed as above, Edge and Bing should use the correct Kentucky location instead of the incorrect Fort White, Florida value.

    References:

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