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
    2017-10-20T10:56:33+00:00

    I am having the auto-refresh problem in windows 8.1 and I am using HP Pavilion n004tx laptop. When I checked the view-log it is sometimes showing error in Windows Location provider driver. When I checked the driver it is showing error sign and i tried the steps that you have mentioned here. But the issue didn't resolve. Please help as this problem is not getting resolved and I am very tired of it. 

    Thanks and regards,

    Umang Goyal

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-10-16T16:54:05+00:00

    Hey, 

    I am having the auto refresh problem in my hp pavilion n004tx pc with windows 8.1 64bit pro . I checked the log and there's problem with the windows location provider under sensor . But it's showing it worked correctly in device driver tab. I tried to update but its already up to date and uninstalled and restarted but the problem is still there of auto refresh pc continuously. I installed the latest chipset drivers from hp support. Still no solution. Kindly resolve the issue . 

    Thanks, 

    Umang goyal

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-10-27T17:25:08+00:00

    I expanded "Sensors" and it does not show "Windows Location Provider".

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  5. Anonymous
    2015-08-21T06:22:48+00:00

    I recently upgraded to win 10 and my computer doesnt have the windows location provider driver please i need to reinstall.

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