Windows provides you with a choice of setting a default location on the devices so that the apps can use it when the apps can’t get your precise location. But, what if this ‘Set Default’ button is not working on your computer? In that case, you can troubleshoot the problem on your own following this set of precise steps. So, without wasting any more time, focus on these steps to set up your default location on your device.
What is ‘Set Default Location’ and why it is not working?
The access to your live location is sensitive information. The way Windows handles the information and provides a proper settings panel so that user can take full control over the location services permission. But, when your precise location is not available, the preset location can be used by apps. You can easily set your default location directly from the Windows Settings page.
This ‘Set Default’ function redirects the user to the Maps page, where you have to select your desired location manually. So, if the ‘Set Default’ is not working, that means the Maps app is not installed on the Windows machine.
Fix 1 – Install the Maps app
You need the Maps app installed on your computer to set up the default location. The ‘Set Location’ function only works when you have the Maps app installed on the device.
Step 1 – At first, open up the Microsoft Store.
Step 2 – Next, search for the “Maps” from the search box.
Step 3 – Open up the “Windows Maps” app from the search results.
Step 4 – Next, tap the “Get” app to install it to directly from the MS Store.
Wait till the Maps app is installed on your computer.
Step 5 – Once the app installation is complete, you can return to the Settings page.
Step 6 – Go to the “Privacy” settings.
Step 7 – Open the “Location” settings and go to the ‘Default location’. Tap the “Set default” option.
On the subsequent step, when the Maps app opens up, you can set the location of the map in there.
Hope these tips have helped you!