How to Add or Remove Desktop Gadgets in Windows 7
Information
This will show you how to add or remove Gadgets from the Windows 7 Desktop. Gadgets are mini-programs on the desktop which offer information at a glance and provide easy access to frequently used tools.
Note
Gadgets are no longer on Windows Sidebar like in Vista. Once a gadget is added to the desktop, you can move and leave it anywhere you like on the desktop.
Gadgets installed by a User are located in the hidden folder below:
(shell:gadgets)
C:\Users\(user-name)\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets
The Gadgets and Shared Gadgets folders is located at:
For 64-bit Windows 7
C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets
and
C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\Shared Gadgets
For 32-bit Windows 7
C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets
and
C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Shared Gadgets
Gadgets installed by a User are located in the hidden folder below:
(shell:gadgets)
C:\Users\(user-name)\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets
The Gadgets and Shared Gadgets folders is located at:
For 64-bit Windows 7
C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets
and
C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\Shared Gadgets
For 32-bit Windows 7
C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets
and
C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Shared Gadgets
Warning
- Have gadgets enabled. Gadgets are enabled by default in Windows 7.
- Show Desktop Items needs to be checked in order to see the gadgets.
OPTION ONE
To Add a Desktop Gadget
OR
2. Open the Control Panel (icons view), and click on the Desktop Gadgets icon.
3. Double click on a gadget to add it to the desktop. (See screenshots below)
NOTE: For more information about the gadgets click on the Show details button.
4. When done close the Gadget Gallery window.
OPTION TWO
To Remove a Desktop Gadget
OR
2. Click on the white X in the upper right corner of the gadget. (See screenshot below)
That's it,
Shawn
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