Windows 10: Backup and Restore Weather app Settings in Windows 10

How to: Backup and Restore Weather app Settings in Windows 10

How to Backup and Restore Weather app Settings in Windows 10


The MSN Weather app is a preinstalled UWP (Universal Windows Platform) app in Windows 10. The app lets you get the latest weather conditions, and see accurate 10-day and hourly forecasts for whatever you do.

If you use the Weather app, you can manually backup your settings to manually restore as needed to any account on any Windows 10 PC.

This tutorial will show you how to manually backup and restore your settings for the Weather app in Windows 10.


CONTENTS:

• Option One: To Backup Settings from Weather app
• Option Two: To Restore Settings to Weather app

EXAMPLE: Weather app settings









OPTION ONE [/i] To Backup Settings from Weather app
1. If the Weather app is currently open, close it.

2. Open File Explorer (Win+E), copy and paste the folder location below into the address bar of File Explorer, and press Enter.
(current account)
*Arrow %LocalAppData%\Packages\Microsoft.BingWeather_8wekyb3d8bbwe
3. Copy the Settings folder to your desktop. (see screenshot below)



4. Move the Settings folder on your desktop to where want to keep it saved at as your backup. It is safe to rename this folder to anything you like if wanted.

5. You can now close File Explorer if you like.





OPTION TWO [/i] To Restore Settings to Weather app

*Warning Restoring a backup of your settings in the Weather app will replace your current settings.
1. If the Weather app is currently open, close it.

2. Open File Explorer (Win+E), copy and paste the folder location below into the address bar of File Explorer, and press Enter. (see screenshot below)
(current account)
*Arrow %LocalAppData%\Packages\Microsoft.BingWeather_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Settings




3. In a separate File Explorer window, open the backed up Settings folder from Option One, select the contents in this folder, right click or press and hold on the selected items, and click/tap on Copy. (see screenshot below)



4. Paste the selected files from the backup in step 3 into the Settings folder from step 2.

5. When prompted, click/tap on Replace the files in the destination. (see screenshot below)



6. You can now close the File Explorer windows if you like.

That's it,
Shawn


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Weather App not working windows 8.1

I have no problems with the weather app... on my pc, tablets, laptops, or windows phones.
Must be regional/local problems.

Or, your store/app data files may be corrupt.
Might want to try the apps troubleshooter.

 

Weather App not working windows 8.1

The apps troubleshooter wouldn't fix it on any of the machines. Tried syncing the app licenses, too. No dice. Uninstalling and reinstalling the MSN Weather App appears to have fixed it.

 

Windows 10 Weather App imperial measures

Hi Miccamuk,

Welcome to Microsoft Community. We appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

I can understand how frustrating it could be when things go unusual. I will certainly help you.

To guide you in right direction we want to know:

• Are you using Local Account or Microsoft Account?

We suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps:

• Open Weather App.
• Go to Settings at the bottom left corner in Weather App.
• Go to General tab.
• Select show temperature in Fahrenheit
• Select your location and set it to default.
• Close the App once you make changes and reopen.

Keep us posted if you face any issues on windows in future. We will be glad to help you.

 

Weather App not working windows 8.1

Or for windows 8.1 (did not fix it for me sadly*Oh Well hwell
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/what-troubleshoot-problems-app

 

Restore the older, functional Weather App

Nice Dude! Video Added to the list.