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Gadgets - Turn On or Off

How to Turn Windows 7 Gadgets Feature On or Off
Published 29 Apr 2009

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How to Turn Windows 7 Gadgets Feature On or Off

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This will show you how to turn the Gadgets feature in Windows 7 on or off. Gadgets is turned on by default in Windows 7. Turning this feature off will remove Gadgets from the desktop context menu, and close any open gadgets for all users on the computer.

EXAMPLE: Gadgets Turned On or Off in the Desktop Context Menu

Here's How:

1. Open Windows and Features. (See screenshot below)

2. To Turn On the Gadgets Feature
A) Check the Windows Gadget Platform box, and click on OK. (See screenshot above)

3. To Turn Off the Gadgets Feature
A) Uncheck the Windows Gadget Platform box, and click on OK. (See screenshot below step 1)

B) Click on the Restart Now to apply. (See screenshot below)
WARNING: This will restart your computer immediately. Be sure to save and and close anything that you are working on first.

That's it,
Shawn

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29 Apr 2009	#1
Mark Windows 7 Ultimate Vista Ultimate x64 4,665 posts QLD, Cairns	Another Nice tutorial, thanks Shawn.
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29 Apr 2009	#2
Brink 64-bit Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 & Windows 8 Enterprise 46,983 posts Texas	LOL, thank you Mark.
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16 May 2009	#3
Captain Zero Windows 7 Home Premium x64 7600 [MSDN] 994 posts Los Angeles	These are fantastic. Piles of work, too. Kudos.
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Uber Philf W7 RTM Ultimate x64 2,905 posts South Coast NSW	Cheers Enzo
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Brink 64-bit Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 & Windows 8 Enterprise 46,983 posts Texas	You're welcome Captain Zero and ENZO. Thank you.
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westin123 Windows 7 Premium 64-bit 9 posts	thanks my friend,
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Brink 64-bit Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 & Windows 8 Enterprise 46,983 posts Texas	You're welcome Westin, and welcome to Seven Forums.
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