Windows 7: weather gadget not working - what to do?

If you like to use the Windows 7 gadgets, you have probably already tried the weather widget. Unfortunately, this no longer works for many users.

Windows 7: Weather doesn't work

For some time now, the "Weather" gadget has been unable to connect to the service for many Windows 7 users and has accordingly not provided any data.

• This is primarily due to the fact that Microsoft already switched off some servers to support the services in 2012.
• In Windows 8, the gadgets have completely disappeared.
• If you are lucky, your computer will get the data from an intact server. It remains questionable how long this will be the case.
• Alternatively, you can only switch to other weather widgets, such as wetter.info.

In another practical tip, we will tell you what other options are available to display the weather on the desktop.