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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.

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