Edge detecting wrong location

Question

MS edge is detecting my location in Fort White Florida and I live in Kentucky and has always even after I change my preferred location

Answer 1

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.

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References:

• Location and privacy in Microsoft Edge
• Sharing your location on Microsoft Edge
• User data and privacy in Microsoft Edge
• Geolocation doesn't work in Microsoft Edge but works in other browsers
• How Bing uses your location
• MSN feedback frequently asked questions