Apps Enable or Disable Download Offline Maps over Metered Connections in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off downloading offline maps over metered connections for all users in Windows 11.

Whether you’re driving, walking, or taking the bus, Maps for Windows 11 gets you there. Get directions and choose from alternate routes, or plan a longer trip with multiple stops.

You can download maps, and use the Maps app to search for and get directions, even when you are offline.

By default, Windows will automatically update maps when plugged in and not on a metered connection.

By the end of 2023, offline maps will no longer be available in the Maps app. After that date you will now be able to view offline maps in the app.

1 Open Settings (Win+I).

2 Click/tap on Apps on the left side, and click/tap on Offline maps on the right side. (see screenshot below)



3 Turn On or Off (default) Metered connection for what you want. (see screenshot below)

You must be signed in as an administrator to use this option.

1 Do step 2 (on) or step 3 (off) below for what you would like to do.





(Contents of REG file for reference)

This is the default setting

(Contents of REG file for reference)

4 Save the REG file to your desktop.

5 Double click/tap on the downloaded REG file to merge it.

6 When prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.

7 You can now delete the downloaded REG file if you like.


That's it,
Shawn Brink