From e496aa3af0f1aaf9dc030b3cc4134a6975cca87c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Jeffrey <9938813+Raphire@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:53:53 +0100
Subject: [PATCH] Add option to disable location services (#478)

---
 Assets/Features.json                           | 13 +++++++++++++
 README.md                                      |  3 ++-
 Regfiles/Disable_Location_Services.reg         |  9 +++++++++
 Regfiles/Sysprep/Disable_Location_Services.reg |  9 +++++++++
 Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Location_Services.reg     |  9 +++++++++
 Scripts/Get.ps1                                |  1 +
 Win11Debloat.ps1                               |  1 +
 7 files changed, 44 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)
 create mode 100644 Regfiles/Disable_Location_Services.reg
 create mode 100644 Regfiles/Sysprep/Disable_Location_Services.reg
 create mode 100644 Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Location_Services.reg

diff --git a/Assets/Features.json b/Assets/Features.json
index 5cedcf1..7299d8a 100644
--- a/Assets/Features.json
+++ b/Assets/Features.json
@@ -371,6 +371,19 @@
       "MinVersion": null,
       "MaxVersion": null
     },
+    {
+      "FeatureId": "DisableLocationServices",
+      "Label": "Windows location services & app location access",
+      "ToolTip": "This will turn off Windows Location Services and deny apps access to your location.",
+      "Category": "Privacy & Suggested Content",
+      "Action": "Disable",
+      "RegistryKey": "Disable_Location_Services.reg",
+      "ApplyText": "> Disabling Windows location services and app location access...",
+      "UndoAction": "Enable",
+      "RegistryUndoKey": "Enable_Location_Services.reg",
+      "MinVersion": null,
+      "MaxVersion": null
+    },
     {
       "FeatureId": "DisableSearchHistory",
       "Label": "local Windows Search history",
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 5552bb0..7c3bf08 100755
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -86,8 +86,9 @@ Below is an overview of the key features and functionality offered by Win11Deblo
 #### Privacy & Suggested Content
 
 - Disable telemetry, diagnostic data, activity history, app-launch tracking & targeted ads.
-- Disable local Windows search history.
 - Disable tips, tricks, suggestions & ads across Windows.
+- Disable Windows location services & app location access.
+- Disable local Windows search history.
 - Disable 'Windows Spotlight' and tips & tricks on the lock screen.
 - Disable 'Windows Spotlight' desktop background option.
 - Disable ads, suggestions and the MSN news feed in Microsoft Edge.
diff --git a/Regfiles/Disable_Location_Services.reg b/Regfiles/Disable_Location_Services.reg
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0930d84
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Regfiles/Disable_Location_Services.reg
@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+; Disable the Windows Location Service (system-wide)
+[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CapabilityAccessManager\ConsentStore\location]
+"Value"="Deny"
+
+; Deny app access to location for the current user
+[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CapabilityAccessManager\ConsentStore\location]
+"Value"="Deny"
diff --git a/Regfiles/Sysprep/Disable_Location_Services.reg b/Regfiles/Sysprep/Disable_Location_Services.reg
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e63dd75
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Regfiles/Sysprep/Disable_Location_Services.reg
@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+; Disable the Windows Location Service (system-wide)
+[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CapabilityAccessManager\ConsentStore\location]
+"Value"="Deny"
+
+; Deny app access to location for new/default users
+[hkey_users\default\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CapabilityAccessManager\ConsentStore\location]
+"Value"="Deny"
diff --git a/Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Location_Services.reg b/Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Location_Services.reg
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..89976bf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Location_Services.reg
@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+; Re-enable the Windows Location Service (system-wide)
+[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CapabilityAccessManager\ConsentStore\location]
+"Value"="Allow"
+
+; Re-allow app access to location for the current user
+[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CapabilityAccessManager\ConsentStore\location]
+"Value"="Allow"
diff --git a/Scripts/Get.ps1 b/Scripts/Get.ps1
index 65ea223..b9cfcf8 100644
--- a/Scripts/Get.ps1
+++ b/Scripts/Get.ps1
@@ -36,6 +36,7 @@ param (
     [switch]$DisableDesktopSpotlight,
     [switch]$DisableLockscreenTips,
     [switch]$DisableSuggestions,
+    [switch]$DisableLocationServices,
     [switch]$DisableEdgeAds,
     [switch]$DisableBraveBloat,
     [switch]$DisableSettings365Ads,
diff --git a/Win11Debloat.ps1 b/Win11Debloat.ps1
index f8c2eb2..467a76e 100755
--- a/Win11Debloat.ps1
+++ b/Win11Debloat.ps1
@@ -38,6 +38,7 @@ param (
     [switch]$DisableDesktopSpotlight,
     [switch]$DisableLockscreenTips,
     [switch]$DisableSuggestions,
+    [switch]$DisableLocationServices,
     [switch]$DisableEdgeAds,
     [switch]$DisableBraveBloat,
     [switch]$DisableSettings365Ads,