Getting the weather to show up right on your taskbar in Windows 10 is kinda neat, but not always straightforward. Sometimes, you enable the feature and it still doesn’t update properly, or it’s stuck showing the wrong location. Or maybe you’re just tired of seeing the news cluttering up your weather info. Either way, there are a few common hiccups that can pop up and some decent fixes to try out to get it working smoothly.
How to Show Weather on Taskbar Windows 10
This whole thing hinges on the “News and Interests” toggle in the taskbar. When it works, it’s super handy — quick glance at the weather, your location, maybe some headlines if you want them. But because Windows likes to be particular, sometimes you need to poke around a bit more to get things blinking correctly. Here’s the usual process, plus some tips if stuff’s acting up.
Ensure the feature’s enabled in the taskbar settings
- Right-click on your taskbar, pick News and Interests. If you don’t see it directly in that menu, make sure your Windows version is up to date—older builds sometimes miss this feature or have bugs.
- Click Show icon and text. On some setups, just showing the icon alone isn’t enough—you want the extra info right there.
- If it still doesn’t show, go to Settings (hit the Start menu and find it), then navigate to Personalization, then Taskbar. Under “News and Interests, ” make sure it’s set to “Show icon and text.”
Choosing the right setting here is key. If you opted for “Show icon and text” but still see nothing, try toggling it off, then on again. Sometimes Windows bugs out, and a quick toggle resets things.
Double-check location settings and internet connection
- Windows gets the weather from your location info. So, go into Settings → Privacy → Location and ensure location services are toggled on, especially for “Device Location.” If it’s off or set to “Always ask, ” the weather might not auto-update properly.
- Also, verify your internet connection. If Windows can’t reach the weather servers, the info will stay stale or disappear. A quick test—open your browser and load a page—rules out connectivity issues.
On some machines, the weather stops updating if there’s a glitch in the Microsoft Weather app or if you’re using a VPN that messes with your location data. Restart the Weather app from Settings → Apps → Weather or reboot your PC. Sometimes, it’s just a matter of waiting a few minutes after toggling settings.
Clear cache or reset the News and Interests feature
This is kinda odd, but clearing the cache or resetting the feature can fix funky glitches. One trick that sometimes helps: open PowerShell as administrator (Windows key + X then choose Windows PowerShell (Admin)) and run:
Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers *Windows. NewsAnd interests* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_. InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"} This reinstalls the News and Interests component. After that, restart your PC, check if the weather pops up now. It’s not perfect, but on some setups, it wiggles itself back into working order.
Update Windows and related apps
If all else fails, make sure your Windows is fully up-to-date. Sometimes bugs in older builds mess with features like this. Head over to Settings → Update & Security → Windows Update and check for updates. Also, go to the Microsoft Store and update the Weather app if needed.
It’s kinda weird, but in some cases, waiting for a Windows update or restarting the system is what finally makes everything sync again. Not sure why it works, but it does seem to help when all else fails.
Tips for a smooth weather display
- Make sure your location permissions are enabled for the Weather app and Settings.
- If the weather looks wrong, check that your default location is set right in the Weather app or in Settings → Privacy → Location.
- Adjust update frequency in the options to see if more frequent refreshes fix the stale info problem.
- For laptop users, enabling “Reduce taskbar updates” in some tweaks can conserve battery but might delay updates, so disable that if you want the freshest info.
- Sometimes the weather only shows when you log in—if that’s the case, a quick reboot or logoff helps.
FAQs
Why isn’t the weather showing on my taskbar?
It’s probably either disabled in the taskbar settings, location permissions are off, or Windows missed an update. Check News and Interests toggle, location settings, and update Windows if needed.
Can I change units from Fahrenheit to Celsius?
Yep, just click on the weather icon, then select Settings. From there, pick your preferred unit. Super straightforward, but sometimes the app doesn’t update right away—so, give it a second or restart the app if needed.
How to hide just the news without hiding weather?
In News and Interests menu, choose Turn off. If you want weather only, set it to Show icon and text and hide the news through the app’s own settings — if available.
My location is wrong—how do I fix that?
Open the Weather app directly, then go into its settings to manually set your location. Also, double-check that your Windows location permissions are enabled, because Windows sometimes guesses wrong, especially if you’re using VPNs or multiple location sources.
How do I remove the weather entirely?
Right-click the taskbar, hover over News and Interests, and select Turn off. That clears everything from your taskbar, should you decide weather isn’t your thing anymore.
Summary
- Make sure News and Interests is turned on and set to “Show icon and text.”
- Check your location permissions and internet connection.
- If stuck, restart the Weather app or run the PowerShell command to re-register it.
- Update Windows and apps regularly to avoid bugs.
- Tweak settings based on your needs, especially location and update frequency.
Wrap-up
This whole weather-in-the-taskbar thing shouldn’t be overcomplicated, but Windows has a way of complicating the simplest features. Troubleshooting it usually boils down to toggling some settings, ensuring location rights are in order, and making sure Windows and apps are up to date. If it’s working, it’s pretty handy; if not, these steps tend to shake things loose. Fingers crossed, this gets one update moving, and everyone can enjoy quick weather info at the bottom of their screen.