Met Office: Weather gadget for Windows Vista

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Weather gadget for Windows Vista

This gadget will give you the latest observation and forecast data in a sidebar anchored to the side of the Windows Vista desktop. The range of information available can be scrolled through on flyouts. To run this software you need Windows Vista. A broadband connection is recommended.

Screenshot showing sidebar and Met Office toggle icon Download weather gadget for Windows Vista Download gadget

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Release notes


Version 2.0	27 May 2009	Gadget rebranded. Aberdeen - Wick access problem fixed
Version 1.8	24 Apr 2009	Observation sites (St Mary's and St. Catherine's Point) fixed
Version 1.7	21 Apr 2009	Observation sites (fixed)
Version 1.6	23 Jun 2009	Caching problem and forecast formatting adjusted
Version 1.5	07 Jul 2009	Javascript bug fixed affecting "Extras" opening
Version 1.4	23 Jun 2008	Text forecast caching problem fixed. New image for warnings/advisories added. Pendennins Point and Walton-on-the-Naze observation sites removed.
Version 1.3	09 Jan 2008	Correction made for Aberdeen Dyce location
Version 1.2	07 Jan 2008	Corrections for St. Catherine's Point and St. Mary's locations
Version 1.1	04 Dec 2007	Runtime errors for "extras" flyout corrected
Version 1.0	21 Nov 2007	Initial release

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.