Windows 10: How to change the default location in the weather app?

Discus and support How to change the default location in the weather app? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I accidentally set the wrong location as default in Weather, and can't see how to change it! Anyone? 5796 Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by imacken, May 1, 2015.

  1. imacken Win User

    How to change the default location in the weather app?


    I accidentally set the wrong location as default in Weather, and can't see how to change it!
    Anyone?

    :)
     
    imacken, May 1, 2015
    #1

  2. Weather app won't open default location when launched from Cortana

    Cortana seems to think my location is 80 miles south of where I live!!!!!!

    I've changed the default launch location in the Weather app - when I click on Weather in Cortana it defaults to the WRONG location!

    How do I get Cortana to recognise my real location?
     
    Gordon B-P, May 1, 2015
    #2
  3. How to change the default storage location for apps being downloaded from Microsoft App Store, Windows 10???

    Hi Sean,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I would suggest you to try following steps and check if it helps.

    a. Press Windows + R keys, type regedit in run Window and press Enter.

    b. Locate the following registry key location:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx

    c. In the right pane, find PackageRoot, double-click it and change the default value data to the location where you want.

    d. Close Registry Editor and restart the computer to save the effects.

    Important Notes:

    All previously installed apps are located in the original location and will continue to work without any issues. If you want to change the location of those apps and want to move them to the new location then just uninstall those apps and re-install them
    from Windows Store.

    Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For
    more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756

    Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Mohammed AliAli, May 1, 2015
    #3
  4. Edwin New Member

    How to change the default location in the weather app?

    Hi imacken, and welcome to Windows TenForums! *Smile

    That's good question. With an MS account, I tried but it seems that I would have to signin with a different account to do so.
    Maybe with a local account the options are different.
    Sorry, that wasn't much help but I'll keep looking into it.
    Enjoy your stay with us.
     
    Edwin, May 2, 2015
    #4
  5. imacken Win User
    Thanks Edwin. Really annoying having weather from Constantine Algeria, instead of Constantine UK!
    I'm just jealous of all that sunshine!
     
    imacken, May 2, 2015
    #5
  6. Crashed Win User
    Go to Settings>Privacy>Location, scroll down a little, and you will see this:

    How to change the default location in the weather app? [​IMG]

    Seems to do it for mine.

    How to change the default location in the weather app? [​IMG]
    *Smile
     
    Crashed, May 2, 2015
    #6
  7. imacken Win User
    Thanks, but I don't understand what you mean. I see that 'Choose apps...' screen, but, what then?
     
    imacken, May 2, 2015
    #7
  8. Cliff S New Member

    How to change the default location in the weather app?

    I think he means use the location finder function. I'm having somewhat the same problem. Mine shows London UK but I live in Bamberg Germany. I have everything sync'd(always) and in the search field even got my weather but I will not stick after closing. The best version of weather was in 49 in my opinion, 74's unfinished(too many coming soon's).
     
    Cliff S, May 2, 2015
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  9. imacken Win User
    That's the thing, you can temporarily get it to show another city's weather, but it doesn't change the default!
     
    imacken, May 2, 2015
    #9
  10. Cliff S New Member
    Exactly same here*Sad
     
    Cliff S, May 2, 2015
    #10
  11. Crashed Win User
    I'm not sure, but I think mine is working because of this:

    How to change the default location in the weather app? [​IMG]

    If you go to msn.com and sign in, then click on the weather icon,
    (in the red box) it will take you here,


    How to change the default location in the weather app? [​IMG]

    then you click on either the tear drop or down arrow,
    (in the red box). The tear drop is supposed to locate you automatically,
    but it didn't work so good for me. The down arrow opens a sub-menu,
    where you can custom set your location, which is what
    I had to do. I think the weather app then somehow
    ties into your msn account for the info.
     
    Crashed, May 2, 2015
    #11
  12. imacken Win User
    Doesn't work for me. My location is set correctly on msn.com, but it doesn't carry over to Windows 10!
     
    imacken, May 2, 2015
    #12
  13. Cliff S New Member

    How to change the default location in the weather app?

    @Crashed, I just tried it but no-go for me...*Sad but thanks for posting. I think it has to do with favorites that says coning soon. It worked perfectly in 10049 but I guess they want/need to do some tweaking. I have even checked store for updates but there aren't any, maybe one will come along soon, in any case I sent feedback explain the problem.
     
    Cliff S, May 2, 2015
    #13
  14. Crashed Win User
    Ok. Sorry I couldn't help guys. I have a windows phone as well, and the weather app
    on it, somehow knows the exact same thing my desktop app knows. I thought
    maybe it all tied back to that. Guess not.
     
    Crashed, May 2, 2015
    #14
  15. Edwin New Member
    Try turning location off then back on.
     
    Edwin, May 2, 2015
    #15
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