Windows 11 Widgets Not Working? Fix Them in 5 Steps

Windows 11 widgets are probably among the best features of the new operating system. This feature, while bringing back memories of the Windows 7 widgets, is completely redesigned with a more clean and sleek design., and new functionalities.

Having the widgets on your new OS not working is not an entirely new problem in the software world. This problem can be caused by several reasons.

However, some users have reported either blank or unresponsive widgets. If you are reading this then you are probably having the same problem. We have listed some solutions that have been tested and confirmed to fix the Windows 11 widgets not working issue once and for all.

What can I do if Windows 11 widgets are not working?

1. Enable Widgets via Settings

1. Click the Windows button from the taskbar and choose the Settings icon.
2. Choose Personalization from the left side menu.
3. Click on Taskbar.
4. Toggle the Widgets button to on.

2. Switch from local account to Microsoft account

1. Click the Windows button then choose on the Settings option.
2. Click on Accounts.
3. Choose the Your info option.
4. Under the account settings section, click on Sign in with a Microsoft account instead.
5. Provide your username and password then click Sign in.

3. Enable widgets from group policy

1. Press Windows button + R and then type gpedit. msc. Press the Enter button.
2. Click on Computer Configuration.
3. Choose Administrative Templates.
4. Open the Windows Components folder from the left side list.
5. Search for and click on the Widgets folder.
6. Double click on Allow widgets.
7. In the window that appears click on Not configured then click the OK button.

4. Set Microsoft Edge as your default browser

1. Open Settings after clicking the Windows logo in your taskbar.
2. Click on Apps.
3. Choose the Default apps option.
4. Under related settings, click on Choose defaults by file type.
5. In the search tab search for .html.
6. Set Microsoft Edge as the default app for both .htm and .html options.

5. Disable Graphics Drivers

1. Press the search button from the taskbar,type control panel, and open it.
2. Click on Hardware & Sound.
3. Under the Devices and Printers section, click on the Device Manager option.
4. Click on Display adapters.
5. Right-click on the graphics card then select Properties.
6. Click on the Drivers tab.
7. Choose the Disable device option.

Most users on online forums have used the above solutions to fix the widget problem once and for all, so they might prove efficient in your case as well. If that did not help, you can try updating your drivers with the help of Outbyte Driver Updater which will scan your PC and replace missing or outdated drivers.

Windows 11 widgets can be directly accessed from the taskbar or by simply pressing Win + W. It gives users quick access to various feeds such as sports, weather, stock, traffic, etc.

Users are also able to customize their widgets by adding & removing user interests or even changing the language settings.

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As you can see, fixing blank or unresponsive widgets is not so complicated. We hope one of the solutions listed above helped you with your problem.

You can also explore how to disable widgets on Windows 11 in case you want a free and clean taskbar.

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