How to set Default Location in Win 7

Default Location is a new feature in Windows 7 which is used to enter a default location that programs can use to customize information and services for you based on your location. For example, a program can use your default location to find movie theaters and restaurants that are close to you.

The default location is only used when a program requests your current location and it cannot find a location sensor. The location sensor may be unavailable or not installed on your computer.

Note: Some programs may use the default location in a way that affects your privacy. For example, some programs send location information across wired or wireless networks.

Let's see how to Set and Delete Default Location in Windows 7:

1. Click the Start and then choose the Control Panel option.

2. The Control Panel window opens up. Click Default Location.

2. To provide a general location: Enter a postal code and choose Country/Region.

Click Apply and then Yes.

3. To provide a precise location. Click the Down Arrow ahead More options.

Under More information, enter an address. Click Apply and then Yes.

4. To delete all location information: At the bottom of the page, click Delete information button.

Click Yes and all the location information will be deleted and the window looks like below shown screen shot.