Policy
Allow search and Cortana to use location
This policy setting specifies whether search and Cortana can provide location aware search and Cortana results. If this is enabled, search and Cortana can access location information.
PackMicrosoft Windows
CategoryWindows Components / Search
Policy ID
31061f1bab95Internal name
AllowSearchToUseLocationRegistry
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HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search\AllowSearchToUseLocation (enabled) = 1
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search\AllowSearchToUseLocation (disabled) = 0Policy notes
This policy setting specifies whether search and Cortana can provide location aware search and Cortana results. If this is enabled, search and Cortana can access location information.
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