How do I fix the weather gadget?
How to fix Weather gadget stops working issue?
- Start – type COMMAND in Search box – find at top of list- RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN.
- Click on start and type regedit.
- Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SidebarSettings.
- Close Registry Editor and Restart the Windows.
What happened to gadgets in Windows 10?
Gadgets aren’t available anymore. Instead, Windows 10 now comes with lots of apps that do many of the same things and much more. You can get more apps for everything from games to calendars. Some apps are better versions of the gadgets you love, and many of them are free.
Why are my Windows 7 gadgets not working?
Go to Display in Control Panel or Right Click on Desktop, Personalize, and select Display in the bottom left corner (Figure 2). Change the setting from Medium 125% (Default) to Smaller 100%. Click Apply and log off (Figure 3). Log in and gadgets should appear correctly (Figure 4).
How do I use weather gadgets in Windows 7?
Clicking on the blue icon in the top left of the AccuWeather gadget allows you to specify your location. The gadget will then show your city’s current temperature and weather conditions. Select the center of the gadget to open up a handy five-day forecast.
Why were Windows gadgets discontinued?
According to Microsoft, Gadgets were discontinued because they have “serious vulnerabilities”, “could be exploited to harm your computer, access your computer’s files, show you objectionable content, or change their behavior at any time”; and “an attacker could even use a gadget to take complete control of your PC”.
How do I display the weather on Windows 7?
Left click on the “Taskbar Icon” to bring the window back up… Hovering the mouse over the “Taskbar Icon” provides a nice thumbnail of the weather forecast. Right clicking on the “Taskbar Icon” will display a nice mini forecast.