Windows Location Provider not working in Win 8.1

Anonymous
2013-10-25T13:29:08+00:00

Hello everyone,

I recently upgraded to Win 8.1 just a week ago. However under Device Manager, I'm seeing warning symbol against the Windows Location provider. It says it is not working. I tried to update the driver, but it says its already up to date. I tried using Here Maps and couple of other apps which use location services, but my location is not correctly determined.

Earlier in windows 8 it used to run perfectly with accurate location. Please help me with this issue. How do I resolve it ?

Any help appreciated.. Thanks..

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-06-15T07:30:25+00:00

    Thank you for the update.

    Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have further questions on Windows. We will be glad to assist you.

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-08-21T00:58:53+00:00

    Hello Sharief Khan

    sorry for the trouble but i really need your help

    its just that i have the same problem as Fernando and i followed your steps, i uninstall the windows location provider and restart the computer, still there is nothing and then i followed the steps you told Brad about going to the Control panel and setting the location still the problem remain and the worst thing is that i put my internet modem and it doesn't work, it doesn't show that there is even a network.

    but these modem works on other computer, it is indeed frustrating, please i need your help

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-08-21T15:19:44+00:00

    Hi Abdulrahman,

    I will do my best to help you fix the issue.

    1. Which version of Windows is installed on the computer?
    2. What is the make and model of the modem?
    3. Do you get any error message?
    4. Were there any recent changes made on the computer prior to the issue?

    Please get back to us with the above information to assist you further.

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-09-19T14:41:13+00:00
    1. I have to click on show hidden devices to be able to see Windows Location Provider.
    2. Currently, this hardware device is not connected to the computer. (Code 45)

    To fix this problem, reconnect this hardware device to the computer.

    1. Your proposed solution does not work.
    2. Other respondents see a yellow exclamation mark next to the Device Windows Location Provider, and a after uninstalling the device they clicked on new hardware detection icon.  This is totally inapplicable in my case.

    5.  Microsoft is the manufacturer of this software device, therefore there is no software update for the device!

    Can you provide help in this case?

    Zack Shhain, P.E.

    San Francisco

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  5. Anonymous
    2014-09-23T14:41:24+00:00

    Zack,

    I would have you install all available Windows Updates including Optional Updates and check if it helps.

    Please reply with the status.

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