Maps can't access your location

Hi,

I understand that when you try to use Bing Maps you receive an error stating “Maps can't access your location” This could be because the permission to access your location is not allowed to Map App. Perform the following suggested steps to resolve this issue.

Follow steps:

a) Type Maps on the Start screen

b) Click Apps

c) On the Map screen press Windows key + C to bring up the charms bar.

d) Click Permissions.

e) Turn on the option “Allow this App to access your location” and check

Hope it resolves the issue, if you have any other query related to Windows, feel free to post.

Hi,

Follow the steps given below.

a) Open Map app on the start screen.

b) Press Windows Key + C, to bring charms bar.

c) Click on settings.

c) Now click on Permissions

e) Turn on the option “Allow this App to access your location” and check

Hope this helps, if you have any further queries, feel free to post. We will be glad to assist you.

Hi,

You may also try these steps and check if it helps.

Change the regional settings and check if that helps.

a. Press the ‘Windows + C’ to activate the charms menu and click on‘search’.

b. Click on ‘settings’ and type ‘location’and select ‘change location’.

c. Change the ‘Home location’.

Reply back if the issue persists, we are here to help you.