Weather gadget for Windows Vista

Download and install the gadget

• Click Download gadget on the left
• When you see the file download screen, choose Open
• Click Allow and Install when prompted, the gadget will then be installed
• Ensure that the Windows sidebar is enabled by clicking on the Windows sidebar icon on the system tray
• At the top of the windows sidebar, open the Gadget Gallery by clicking on the + of the gadget bar. Select the Met Office weather gadget and drag to the sidebar
• A message will be automatically displayed in your gadget's window when a new version is available

Customise the weather gadget

To the top right of the gadget, click on the tools icon to select your preferences. There are 2 tabs to customise the appearance of your gadget.

• You can select your preferred location for My weather
• You can select your preferred region for warnings and forecasts

To display the flyouts, click the extras button.

Uninstall the weather gadget

• Clicking the close icon to the top right of the gadget removes the gadget from the sidebar without uninstalling
• At the top of the Windows sidebar, open the Gadget Gallery by clicking on the + of the gadget bar
• Right click on the Met Office weather gadget and select Uninstall

Upgrading the weather gadget

From time to time the Met Office will provide you with an upgraded version of the gadget. You will be prompted by the gagdet to upgrade. In order for you carry out the upgrade it will be necessary to remove the version currently running on your system.

• Click the "x" at the top right of the gadget
• Uninstall the gadget, as above
• Install the new gadget, as above