Microsoft KB Archive/278115

= How to Change the City Information in MSN Explorer =

PSS ID Number: 278115

Article Last Modified on 5/29/2003

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The information in this article applies to:


 * MSN version 7.2
 * MSN version 7.0

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This article was previously published under Q278115



SUMMARY
This article describes how to change the city information and the related links in MSN Explorer.



MORE INFORMATION
MSN Explorer displays the home city in the top of the My Stuff bar with links to local news, weather, and events.

The My Stuff bar is located on the left-hand side of the browser where it displays custom city information, personalized links, and the docked media player.

MSN Explorer relies on four different settings to configure the city information and links.

Change the Displayed City
To change the displayed city, perform the following steps:


 * 1) Make a connection to MSN Explorer.
 * 2) On the home page, click the Personalize link.
 * 3) Change the zip code and time zone.
 * 4) Click Update Homepage.
 * 5) Disconnect and make a connection again to MSN Explorer.

Change the Page for the News Link
To change the page for the News link, perform the following steps:


 * 1) On the My Stuff bar, click the News link.
 * 2) On the page that is displayed, click the More Cities link.
 * 3) Select a new state and city. The page automatically updates and the News link is now directed to the New City link.

Change the Page for the Weather Link
To change the page for the Weather link, perform the following steps:


 * 1) In the My Stuff bar, click the Weather link.
 * 2) On the page that is displayed, click the Your Weather tab.
 * 3) Click the Change City option.
 * 4) Enter the zip code for the desired city, and then click Go.
 * 5) When you are asked to confirm changing the city, click Yes.

Change the Page for the Events Link
To change the page for the Events link, perform the following steps:


 * 1) In the My Stuff bar, click the Events link.
 * 2) On the page that is displayed, click Choose a Different City.
 * 3) Select a new city on the map that is displayed.

Keywords: kbhowto KB278115

Technology: kbMSN700 kbMSN720 kbMSNSearch

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