Windows 10: why is maps showing my location incorrect

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  1. CLAUDPR
    ClaudPr Win User

    why is maps showing my location incorrect


    maps showing my location incorrect

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    ClaudPr, Feb 26, 2023
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  2. CHADI
    Chadi Win User

    Incorrect Location in Maps, Weather Apps

    I moved from Pennsylvania to New York 2 months ago. Geolocation is incorrect in Weather app, Maps app, Firefox desktop on Windows 10, it gives off my OLD address. Random sites that ask for location that is.

    Clean Windows 10 Install
    Clean Firefox Install
    Not behind VPN
    Different ISP in NY than in PA
    Geolocation is accurate in Safari iPhone on the same WiFi network

    I used Firefox forums account password reset, even that email gave the correct info: Firefox on Windows 10 My Town, NY, United States (estimated)

    Testing
    HTML5 Geolocation API Test, Reverse Geocoding, Web Browser Geolocation API Demo - BrowserLeaks (shows my old Pennsylvania town)
    What Is My IP Address - See Your Public Address - IPv4 & IPv6 (shows correct NY current location)
    Google = shows correct NY current location
    Home Depot = shows old PA town
    Maxmind = shows correct NY current location
    IP2location = shows correct NY current location

    Firefox Options / Privacy & Security / Saved Addresses = EMPTY

    The baffling thing is Windows 10 weather app and maps app does the same thing, shows old PA town. Others complain of the same bug in Window 10 too.

    I replicated this issue on both logged into MS account and local account on my laptop. Replicated on LTE also, in Firefox, Edge, Windows 10 apps.

    Look at the attached images. Even on my MS account, their own find pc tool is broken. Pathetic.


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    Chadi, Feb 26, 2023
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  3. BERTON
    Berton Win User
    Berton, Feb 26, 2023
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  4. SPICETIME
    SpiceTime Win User

    why is maps showing my location incorrect

    Incorrect Location in Maps, Weather Apps

    The phone, even on the same WiFi network, will use its GPS to pick up the location.
    Is Google Maps correct?
    I find that Google Maps is correct, but the Windows Maps app is incorrect, when I am at home.

    You can set a default location from that settings page, which is stored in the AppData Folder. That might follow your login.
     
    SpiceTime, Feb 26, 2023
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