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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.

Screenshot showing sidebar and Met Office toggle icon

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To run this software you need Windows Vista. A broadband connection is recommended.

Release notes
Version 1.5
07 Jul 2008
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 below
  • 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