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Windows 10: Deactivate weather widget in the taskbar - heres how

  • Sep 28, 2025
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You can deactivate the weather widget in the taskbar in Windows 10. Since an update in June 2021, Windows 10 has been showing the current weather in the taskbar, which not everyone likes. In this practical tip we will show you how you can get rid of this ad and turn it back on if necessary.

You can disable the weather widget in Windows 10. Screenshot: Windows 10

How to enable the weather widget in Windows 10

If you have intentionally or accidentally disabled the weather widget in the past, you can turn it back on at any time. The procedure is very similar:

  1. Right-click an empty area on the taskbar.
  2. Select News and interesting topics and then Show icon and text or Show icon only .
  3. If the option is missing for you, check whether Windows 10 is up to date . If necessary, install any existing updates and then try again.
  4. If you want the news feed to open automatically as soon as you hover the mouse pointer over the widget, also activate the Open on hover option.

If you would like to know on the go whether precipitation is to be expected in the next few hours, we will introduce you in a little more detail in the next practical tip the three best rain radar apps for Android and iOS .

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