How to install new news widget now

After several weeks of testing on the developer channel of its Insider project, The Widget Messages added to the Windows taskbar and fields of interest (that is its official name) are available to all users.

Microsoft is now starting to use it Custom update KB5003214 Windows 10 version 2004, Windows 10 version 20H2 and Windows 10 version 21H1, including the popular widget.

The update should be provided directly in the Windows update, but is currently optional. So it will not be resolved without action on your part.

1. Open Windows Update

Use new Widget For messages and interests in the Windows taskbar, you need to start manually installing the custom update KB5003214 from Windows Update.

To do this, click the menu Get started Open them Settings Windows. Go to the menu Update and security, Then section Windows Update.

2. Install the custom update

Click Check for updates. If there is Custom quality update KB5003214 is delivered to you, click Download and install.

If this does not appear in the Custom Updates menu, you may still need to be patient while waiting for Windows Update to deliver to you for download.

3. Restart your computer

When the KB5003214 update download is complete, click here To restart To start its installation and restart your computer.

After the restart, the Widget News and interests The weather forecast will proudly appear on the Windows 10 taskbar. One click is enough to use it.

However, if you do not want it to appear anymore, right-click on the taskbar and enter the menu News and areas of interestt and click Deactivate.