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The Weather Channel Desktop User Reviews

CNET Editors' Rating 3.5 stars

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  • 1.0 stars

    "In my experience, buggy. Took out within a day"

    March 12, 2013  |   By runningdwg

    Version: The Weather Channel Desktop 6.0.0.29

    Pros

    Shows weather

    Cons

    Doesn't show weather correctly

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  • 3.0 stars

    "BEWARE now also loads ARO 2012"

    February 19, 2013  |   By vtidtv

    Version: The Weather Channel Desktop 6.0.0.29

    Pros

    I have been using this app for several years and really like it.

    Cons

    Did a software update and the update automatically installed ARO 2012 from download.com. This malware hijacks your computer! It auto-starts at boot up, stays on top of other programs and the red X does not shut it down. Tried using Windows uninstall but the program was missing the unins000.dat file so I got an error. Finally ended up using a 30 day trial of http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_uninstaller_free_download.html

    Summary

    Read user reviews of ARO 2012 on CNET site. SHAME ON THE WEATHER CHANNEL for allowing this program to be associated with them.

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  • 2.0 stars

    "Weather Channel Desktop version 7.05.03 is unstable"

    February 6, 2013  |   By olesmithy

    Version: The Weather Channel Desktop 6.0.0.29

    Pros

    Information provided appears to be accurate and is well presented

    Cons

    The program consistently closes after being open for about 2-3 hours. This is quite reproducible and is very annoying.

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  • 1.0 stars

    "Deleted it! Not worth much here"

    January 17, 2013  |   By chris85713

    Version: The Weather Channel Desktop 6.0.0.29

    Pros

    easy to install and set up, like the way it minimizes and the ability to show two locations

    Cons

    The temperatures and forecasts are no where near correct. The thermometer at the house showed 33, the local news had 35, it showed 45. Forecasts for the next week show high temps in the mid to high 60's, it's predicting 75 for the entire time. I sent an email to support to see if I set something up wrong and never got an answer.

    Summary

    Seems like it's a good program and easy to use but what good is it if the temperatures and forecasts are not accurate. I could well have set it up wrong or something but with no tech support I sure can't figure it out.

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  • 1.0 stars

    "VIRUS DANGER !!!"

    December 29, 2012  |   By whh313

    Version: The Weather Channel Desktop 6.0.0.29

    Pros

    Virus Installer. DO NOT INSTALL THE WEATHER PROGRAM.

    Cons

    Immediately installs the ARPO virus. Irresponsible from Weather.com

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  • 4.0 stars

    "i really like it , the backgrounds are buitifull"

    December 14, 2012  |   By marge3101

    Version: The Weather Channel Desktop 6.0.0.29

    Pros

    it also keeps me up on the alerts flood fire ect.

    Cons

    the radar isn't up to date its about 3 hours late witch doesn't help much.

    Summary

    i would refer this program to a friend.

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  • 1.0 stars

    "Annoying Splash Screen"

    July 15, 2012  |   By JoeShmoe789

    Version: The Weather Channel Desktop 6.0.0.29

    Pros

    Great app does what it supposed to, has an hourly, 36hr, 3 day and weekend option plus the little temperature icon on the bottom right, that's pretty much all I need

    Cons

    Annoying Splash Screen - If you don't mind pop up ads, then this might now bother you.

    Summary

    Great app does what it supposed to, has an hourly, 36hr, 3 day and weekend option plus the little temperature icon on the bottom right, that's pretty much all I need.... but every time I start windows, the annoying Splash Screen comes on. I don't need to see the weather every single time I start windows, give us the option to open the application when we need it and not every time windows start. There is an option so the app doesn't start on windows start up, but then you don't get the little temperature icon on the bottom right. If it wasn't for the annoying pop up slash screen I would've gave it 5 stars, but I got annoyed and uninstalled it.

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  • 1.0 stars

    "They ruined the program."

    June 29, 2012  |   By enigma-2

    Version: The Weather Channel Desktop 6.0.0.29

    Pros

    Fair radar images

    Cons

    Once activated, refuses to minimize, slow to react and load.

    Summary

    This version is near worthless. Look elsewhere.

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  • 4.0 stars

    "Fast,current"

    March 19, 2012  |   By yort0111

    Version: The Weather Channel Desktop 6.0.0.29

    Pros

    Current condition wind speed plus,radar.

    Cons

    Too small, can't enlarge without upgrading

    Summary

    Worth install saves time and keeps up with changes

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  • 2.0 stars

    "SPLASH SCREEN"

    March 17, 2012  |   By dumbasdon

    Version: The Weather Channel Desktop 6.0.0.29

    Pros

    THE WEATHER FUNCTIONS ARE GREAT.

    Cons

    THAT ANNOYING SPLASH SCREEN AT EVERY START UP WITH NO OPTION TO TURN IT OFF MAKES ME MAD AS HELL AND I REFUSE TO USE THE PROGRAM JUST AS LONG AS THE PROGRAMMERS REFUSE TO CHANGE IT. THOSE MORONS INCLUDED IT TO ANNOY THE HELL OUT OF ALL OF US AND UNTIL THEY CHANGE THAT I WILL NEVER USE THEIR PROGRAM AGAIN NO MATTER HOW GOOD THE REST OF PROGRAM IS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SPLASH SCREENS SUCK BIGGUM WHAMPOM PILGRIMS AND THERE IS NOT ONE PERSON IN THE WORLD THAT LIKES THEM. GET RID OF THE DAMN ANNOYING ******* SPLASH SCREEN LEPTON'S !!!!!!!!!!!

    Summary

    THE SPLASH SCREEN RUINS A GOOD PRODUCT

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