How can I set my correct location in Win 11?

Question

Time: Today, February 25, 2026, 9:45 AM (US/Pacific)
Time: Today, February 25, 2026, 9:45 AM (US/Pacific)
Device: Edge on Windows
Location*: Ashburn, Virginia, United States
*Approximate geographic location based on IP address: 44.204.198.148	Just received the above message from Yelp. I occasionally get this from other online services as well.

I live in SC, not VA. Hulu, and some ads on Yahoo also think I am in N VA. My location is "on" in the Location and Services section in settings.

How can I fix this?

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello, 75snow.

This is precisely because of the IP location detection. The Internet provider handles the assignment and IP change, so it is difficult for the end user to fix this problem. Here, either change the provider to one that distributes IP "correctly", or conclude an additional agreement with the provider to provide a static IP with an accurate geographical reference, or use a VPN and set up the exact location there.

Answer 2

To set your correct location in Windows 11, you can follow these steps:

1. Check Location Settings: Ensure that location services are enabled on your device. Go to Settings > Privacy & security > Location. Make sure that the Location for this device is turned on and that your app is allowed to use your location.
2. Update Location Privacy Settings: If your location settings are correct but still showing the wrong location, you might want to provide a link to the location privacy settings in your app or use a method to launch the settings directly from your code. You can use the ms-settings:privacy-location URI to navigate to the location settings.
3. Check for IP Address Issues: Sometimes, your location may be determined by your IP address. If you are using a VPN or proxy, it may show a different location. Try disabling these services to see if it corrects your location.
4. Use Geolocation API: If you're developing an application, ensure that you are correctly implementing the Geolocation API to fetch the user's location accurately.
5. Restart Your Device: After making changes, restart your device to ensure that all settings are applied correctly.

If the problem persists, consider checking if there are any network issues or contacting your internet service provider for assistance.