“Location is turned off in system settings” in Edge Version 149 

Quick Tips

• Microsoft Edge version 149 can cause errors with location services.
• You can troubleshoot this either via the browser or Windows 11 itself.
• Try disabling third-party extensions, confirming permission, and checking browser policies.

New updates bring new features, but occasionally they come with the regrettable side effect of interfering with others. Today’s issue is no exception. If you’ve updated your browser only to find the “Location is turned off in system settings” error, Edge needs a fix, and this is the article to help you out.

“Location is turned off in system settings” Error Edge – Fixes to Try

Disabled location services for Edge are more annoying than game-breaking. There are a few fixes to try to get you back on the map:

Confirm Edge Permissions

A good place to start is with the permissions. Some sites may be blocked and disable location services by default. If this is the case, you can check location sites in the following way:

Step 1. Click the ellipses menu (three dots), scroll down to “Settings” and click it.

Step 2. In the “Settings” menu, click “Privacy, search, and services” in the sidebar.

Step 3. Click “Site permissions” in the main window.

Step 4. In the next screen, click “All permissions.”

Step 5. Ensure “Ask before accessing” is on. If it’s disabled, websites may be unable to request location access. Check that the site you’re accessing is listed under “Allowed to see your location.” If it isn’t, you’ll need to visit it again and change its settings, especially if it’s listed under “Not allowed to see your location.”

Check the Edge Policies

If you’re worried about geolocation in Edge version 149, you can check in the browser’s policies. Here’s what to do:

Step 1. In the Address Bar, type “edge://policy” and click “Enter.”

Step 2. In the Search Box provided, type “DefaultGeoLocationSettings.” Ensure that it is not set to the value “2,” which disables all geolocation, but rather “1” (Allows all) or “3” (Asks permission).

Step 3. “GeolocationBlockedForURLs” controls which sites specifically cannot access location.

Step 4. “PreciseGeolocationAllowedForURLs” shows which URLs have access granted.

Disable Extensions

Third-party extensions can sometimes conflict with browser functions and cause errors, especially in the case of a new update. You can also try disabling your extensions and retrying your location services. If location services begin working again, re-enable extensions one at a time to find the problem.

Extensions can be found and managed in the “Extensions” menu found in “Settings.”

Check Windows Location Settings

It might be that Version 149 isn’t causing location trouble at all, but rather Windows 11 itself. If other browsers and apps are experiencing location issues, here’s how to check and fix:

Step 1. Open “Settings” (Win + I) and click “Privacy & security” in the sidebar.

Step 2. Scroll down to “Location” and click it.

Step 3. In the next window, ensure “Location services” is enabled. Also, verify that desktop apps are allowed to access location data if you have that option on your system.

Restart Windows Geolocation

It’s also worth checking Windows Geolocation if you’re not having luck. A quick restart of this service might solve things:

Step 1. Open the “Run Dialog” (Win + R) and type “services.msc” before clicking “Enter.”

Step 2. In “Services,” scroll down to “Geolocation Service” and, if it isn’t running, right-click the service and either click “Start” or “Restart.”