В этой публикации, друзья, поговорим о том, как реализовать на панели задач Windows 11 виджет погоды. Добавленная в Windows 10 лента «Новости и интересы» несёт в себе интеграцию виджета погоды в панель задач, и это, пожалуй, единственная реальная полезность этой ленты. Если для нас важна погода и её изменения в течение дня, можем прямо на панели задач Windows 10 в режиме реального времени отслеживать температуру за окном в своей местности. Windows 11 эту функцию унаследовала переделанной под боковую выдвигающуюся панель виджетов, где есть в том числе виджет погоды. И также Windows 11 унаследовала от Windows 10 штатное приложение погоды. Если нужно узнать текущую погоду, запускаем панель виджетов или приложение погоды. Безусловно, в этом нет ничего сложного, но если вам нравится идея именно интеграции виджета погоды в системную панель задач, эту идею можно реализовать и в Windows 11. Делается это с помощью приложения Weather Bar.
Виджет погоды на панели задач Windows 11
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Итак, друзья, погода в Windows 11. Самый простой способ посмотреть её – запустить панель виджетов кнопкой на панели задач или горячими клавишами Win+W.
Но можно сделать и так, чтобы погода в реальном времени в виде небольшого виджета отображалась у нас прямо на панели задач.
Реализовать такую возможность может бесплатное приложение Weather Bar. Устанавливаем его. Достаём виджет из свёрнутой области трея панели задач. Кликаем его, и здесь будем видеть детализацию погоды в текущий момент и прогноз на ближайшие дни для своей местности. Но сначала давайте настроим виджет, кликаем настройки.
Кликаем «Preferences».
Можем переключиться на русский язык.
На вкладке «Экран» можем указать, как мы хотим видеть отображение температуры – фактический показатель или показатель по ощущениям (как будто). Друзья, кто не знает, у синоптиков, помимо фактической температуры воздуха, есть также понятие ощущаемой температуры — температуры комфорта, это как ощущается температура воздуха одетым по сезону человеком. Эта температура может отличаться от фактической на 5-7 C°. На температуру по ощущениям влияют различные метеоусловия — прямое солнечное тепло, скорость ветра, относительная влажность воздуха и т.п.
На вкладке «Обмер» можем установить градусы по Цельсию и 24-часовой формат времени.
Ещё приложение позволяет отслеживать погоду в нескольких местностях.
И на этом возможности Weather Bar заканчиваются, но вряд ли нужно что-то более для практической цели. Ну вот, собственно, таким образом, друзья, можно реализовать виджет погоды на панели задач Windows 11.
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We all need to check the weather forecasts now and then, right? There are many ways you can check weather details for your location on a Windows 11 PC. Most users will probably look at online forecasts or the Weather app that comes with Windows.
However, you can also add weather details to Windows 11’s taskbar with its Weather widget and the Weather Bar app. By doing so, you’ll be able to view weather info for your location from the taskbar and its system tray area. This is how to add weather info to Windows 11’s taskbar.
How do I get the weather forecast on my taskbar in Windows 11?
1. Enable Windows 11’s Weather widget
- First, right-click the Windows 11 desktop to select the Personalize option on its context menu.
- Select Taskbar to view the options in the screenshot directly below.
- Turn on the Widgets option if it’s disabled.
- Click the Widgets button on Windows 11’s taskbar.
- Select the + Add widgets button shown directly below.
- Then select the Weather widget.
Selecting the Weather widget adds a forecast icon to the taskbar as shown directly below. Hover your cursor over that icon to view weather info for your area. You can view more detailed forecasts for your region by looking at the widget panel.
NOTE
Windows 11’s Weather widget won’t show any weather info on the taskbar if your PC hasn’t received the KB5010414 update. You can download and install that update from its Microsoft Update Catalog page. Alternatively, check for new updates via the Windows Update tab in Settings.
2. Add weather details to the system tray
- Open the Weather Bar webpage.
- Then click the EXE Windows button on that page.
- Bring up the folder in which Weather Bug downloaded.
- Double-click the win32-weather-bar-1.0.0.exe to install the app.
- Then double-click the Weather Bar shortcut that appears on the desktop after installation.
- Click the Weather Bar system tray icon to open the app.
- Press the Weather App’s hamburger button.
- Select the New Location option.
- Then enter your city or town within the search text box. If you don’t live in a city or large town, input your nearest city location.
- Now you can hover the cursor over the Weather Bar system tray icon to view further weather info for your geographical area.
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How do I change the weather language on Windows 11?
You can change the display language of the Weather widget, and others, in Windows 11 by configuring language and region settings. Settings include a Windows display language option with which you can change the language for features. This is how to change the Weather widget’s language in Settings:
- Press the Windows + I keyboard key combination to view Settings.
- Click Time & language > Language & region in Settings.
- Select the Add & language option.
- Input a language in the search box, and then select the one you want.
- Click Next and Install to add the language.
- Then select the language you just added in the Windows display language drop-down menu.
- Click Sign out to apply the new language settings.
How can I fix the Windows 11 weather in the taskbar not updating?
Some users have said in forum posts that the temperature in Windows 11’s Weather widget not updating. Consequently, that widget always displays the same temperature and weather info (even after restarting Windows). If the same thing happens for your Weather widget, try restarting its process.
- Press the Windows + X keyboard keys, and select the Task Manager menu option.
- Click the Processes tab if it’s not already selected.
- Scroll down to and select Windows Widgets.
- Press the End task button.
- Click the Widgets taskbar button to restart the process.
How do I turn off the weather info in Windows 11’s taskbar?
You can turn off the taskbar’s weather info by unpinning the Weather widget. Click the Widgets button to open its panel. Then click the More options button at the top right of the Weather widget to select Unpin widget. The original Widgets button will be restored after restarting Windows.
Both the Weather widget and Weather Bar will display current weather info for your location along the taskbar. You can click their icons to quickly check forecasts for upcoming days. Both taskbar additions make weather info more directly accessible in Windows 11.
So, you won’t need to open your browser to check weather forecasts ever again with the Weather widget enabled or Weather Bar installed. Do you prefer Weather Bar or the Weather widget? Let us know which one you prefer in the comments section below.
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The latest version of the Windows 11 OS replaces the widget icon with a weather widget in the left corner. You can hover your cursor over the widget to view the additional weather information and access other widgets.
However, if you don’t want to update to the latest Windows version yet, you can enable the hidden weather widget using a third-party tool. Here we show you how.
ViveTool is a third-party command-line utility. It lets you enable new features that are still not available to the public release of the Windows OS.
You can use it to enable the weather widget on your Windows 11 PC. ViveTool is also available in the GUI version, but for this guide, we will show you how to use the command-line version of the tool.
Note that modifications to the Windows system through a third-party utility involve risk. Make sure you have a Windows backup handy or create a restore point to recover your computer in case of a mishap. Additionally, you can create a recovery drive and system repair disc to have additional recovery options.
To enable the weather widget in Windows 11:
- Download ViveTool from its GitHub repository.
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Extract the Zip archive to get the ViveTool folder.
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Next, move the ViveTool folder to the following path:
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Next, press the Win key and type cmd. Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
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In the Command Prompt window, type the following command one by one and hit Enter to execute:
vivetool addconfig 34301415 2
vivetool addconfig 36553793 2
vivetool addconfig 36226054 2
vivetool addconfig 36226456 2 - The above command will toggle the listed feature ID to enable the weather widget in Windows 11.
When the command is successfully executed, you will see the Successfully set feature configuration message.
Close Command Prompt and then restart your PC to apply the changes. After the restart, the weather widget will appear on the left corner. If you see the regular widget icon, wait for a few minutes for it to update and change to the weather widget.
Use Weather Bar to Display Weather Info in Windows 11
Weather Bar is a third-party open-source application that lives in your taskbar and system tray. At a glance, it shows the temperature condition. You can click on the icon to view additional weather information, including a forecast for next week.
It is a better alternative to the ViveTool as it can work independently of the widget app. Here’s how to use the Weather Bar app to display weather information in Windows 11 taskbar.
- Go to the Weather Bar download page.
- Click on the Exe Windows button to download the executable package.
- Run the installer and complete the installation.
Once installed, the Weather Bar icon will appear in the taskbar. Click on the app to view additional information. You can also customize the temperature measuring unit, layout, launch icon, and more on the app’s preference page.
You can disable the widget option in Windows 11 to disable the weather widget completely. Here’s how to do it.
- Press Win + I to open Settings.
- Open the Personalization tab in the left pane.
- Click on the Taskbar option in the right pane.
- Under Taskbar Items, toggle the switch for Widgets to disable the weather widget.
Alternatively, you can also use the Registry Editor and Group Policy Editor to remove the weather widget from the Windows 11 taskbar.
You can easily enable the built-in weather widget on your PC using ViveTool. However, if you are not comfortable running a third-party app to make system modifications, you can opt for the Weather Bar app. It is free, accurate, and works independently of the widget app in Windows 11.
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05 Apr, 2024
Windows 11, the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system, introduces exciting new features to enhance user experience. One such feature is the weather widget on the taskbar, providing users with quick access to essential weather information. Whether you’re planning your day or want to get weather widget at your fingertips can be incredibly convenient.
In this article, We will see how to get weather widgets on the taskbar in Windows 11, ensuring you stay informed about the weather conditions with just a glance.
How to Enable the Weather Widget?
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the simple steps to enable the weather widget on your taskbar. Say hello to convenience and goodbye to constantly checking weather apps. Let’s get started on enabling the weather widget and bringing weather widgets on taskbar to life !!.
Step 1: Right-click on an empty space on your taskbar to open the start menu.
Step 2: Hover over «Weather» and click the checkbox to activate the weather widget on your taskbar.
How to Customize Weather to Show Icon Only?
Are you tired of cluttered weather displays on your device? In this guide, we’ll show you how to customize weather to show icon Only. With just a few simple steps, you can declutter your screen while still staying informed about the weather conditions.
Say goodbye to unnecessary details and hello to a cleaner, more streamlined weather experience. Let’s explore and learn how to customize weather to show icon only and enable weather widget.
Step 1: Open the Settings app in Windows 11, you can use shortcut Win + I.
Step 2: On left sidebar click on Personalization then on right side click on Taskbar and expand the Taskbar Behaviors.
Step 3: Set Taskbar alignment to the Left.
Conclusion
In conclusion, It is very simple to include weather in the notifications of your Windows 11 taskbar directly. The guide makes activation and customization easy, giving you an easier path to updates minus any other applications. Plus, you can also enjoy weather widgets on taskbar for quick access to weather information. Want to know more? Check out our guide on how to get the weather widget on windows 11 taskbar?
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Open the Settings app, then go to Personalization > Taskbar, and enable «Widgets» to display the weather on your taskbar. Windows 11 adds the widgets icon to the taskbar by default, so it may already be present if you haven’t disabled it.
Did you know Windows 11 has a Windows 10-style weather widget for its taskbar? If you’ve been using Windows 11 since its release, you might be surprised about that! Here’s how to see the weather on your taskbar.
There’s a good chance you might have disabled the Widgets button, as many of us did here at How-To Geek when we upgraded at Windows 11’s release. Microsoft has totally changed how this button works in an update after Windows 11 was released.
If you have the Widgets button enabled, it shows the current weather — along with an icon, the temperature, and a description of the weather like «Partly Sunny» or «Cloudy» — on your taskbar. This information appears on the left side of your taskbar if you’re using the standard center-aligned taskbar icons.
If you’re using left-aligned taskbar icons, the current weather will be displayed as an icon along with your other taskbar icons. You will see the temperature but not any words describing the weather.
If you don’t see the Weather icon on your Windows 11 taskbar, it’s easy to enable. Just right-click an empty space on the taskbar and select «Taskbar Settings.» Toggle «Widgets» to On under «Taskbar Items» in the window that appears.
To control how the Weather icon (and your other taskbar icons) appear, expand the «Taskbar Behaviors» section in this window and use the Taskbar Alignment menu to toggle between «Center» and «Left» — whichever you prefer.
If you don’t want a weather wiedget you can easily disable it from the Taskbar Settings window — just toggle Widgets to «Off.» This window also lets you toggle other taskbar icons, including like the Search, Task View, and Chat icons, on and off.
This is one of a few changes Microsoft made to Windows 11 shortly after its release. Many more changes arrived Windows 11’s 2022 Update, which arrived about a year after Windows 11 was first released.