Windows 7 - Gadgets - Enable or Disable

   Information

This will show you how to enable or disable all currently running gadgets, and from being able to add new desktop gadgets in Windows 7 for all users.

   Warning

For you to be able to use and add gadgets to your desktop, you must:

• Have gadgets enabled below.
• Show Desktop Items needs to be checked in order to see the gadgets.

1. To Enable Gadgets -

A) Click on the Download button below to download the
Enable_Gadgets.zip file below.

B) Go to step 3.

2. To Disable Gadgets -

A) Click on the Download button below to download the
Disable_Gadgets.zip file below.

3. Click on Save, and save the .zip file to the desktop.

4. Open the .zip file and extract the .reg file to the desktop.

5. Right click the .reg file (On Desktop) and click on Merge.

6. Click on Run, Yes, Yes, and OK when prompted.

7. Log off and log on, or restart the computer to completely apply.
NOTE: Gadgets that are currently running may not be disabled until you do step 7.

8. When done, you can delete the downloaded .reg and .zip files on the desktop if you like.

1. Open the Local Group Policy Editor.

2. In the left pane, click on to expand User Configuration, Administrative Templates, Windows Components, and Desktop Gadgets. (See screenshot below)

3. In the right pane, right click on Turn off desktop gadgets and click on Edit. (See screenshot above)

4. To Enable Gadgets -

A) Select (dot) either Not Configured or Disabled. (See screenshot below step 6)

B) Go to step 6.

5. To Disable Gadgets -

A) Select (dot) Enabled. (See screenshot below step 6)

6. Click on OK. (See screenshot below)

7. Close the Local Group Policy Editor window.

8. Log off and log on, or restart the computer to completely apply.
NOTE: Gadgets that are currently running may not be disabled until you do step 8.