Microsoft made the decision to upgrade the Windows 10 taskbar with the arrival of a widget. Called “Weather & News,” it offers MSN weather forecast and news feed.
Activation and deployment have been mandated for cumulative update KB5003173. Windows 10 PCs targeted 20H1 and 20H2. Microsoft’s approach is a solution to offer a sort of “Windows 10” version of the Google Discover app available for Android and iOS. We find news that appears above the taskbar, interaction options, and personalized content that responds to the user’s interests. It is also a service that enables MSN articles to be viewed without the user’s request. Topics covered range from politics to entertainment to technology.
Windows 10 and the Weather and News tool
Windows 10 and News & Weather Widget in the taskbar
Microsoft stated that this novelty will be introduced gradually. Obviously, if the match were launched, then the time would be essential for everyone to enjoy it.
Officially added to Windows 10 capabilities when specific update KB5003173 is installed. It is only intended for computers with Windows 10 20H1 or 20H2 operating system. Usually, if there is no compatibility issue, the tool appears immediately with KB installed.
However, not everything is so perfect. Problems were encountered. In general we have three “significant” negative reactions. Some users reported that the weather icon pinned to the taskbar is blurred. Others note that Streaming no longer works if the taskbar relocates. Finally, the final concern is that the tool has stopped working. In this case a blank window or animation appears for loading. Note that there is a solution to this last problem. All you have to do is restart Explorer from the task manager.
