Don't have desktop widgets?


  1. dba137
    Posts : 13
    XP
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    Don't have desktop widgets?


    Every time I right click and try to enter gadgets the cursor spins for half a second and nothing happens.

    I was able to use desktop gadgets fine with the leaked version of 7, now the official one doesn't have it.

    Did they take it out?
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  3. hethoofd
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    Windows 7 Build 7100 32-bit, Windows Vista 32-bit
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    Make sure UAC is enabled. If you disable it, gadgets won't work. Don't ask why... I already sent Microsoft some feedback on this.
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  4. Bare Foot Kid
    Posts : 22,814
    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
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    Hello dba137, welcome to Se7en Forums!

    Have a look at the "Warning" in this tutorial; at the link below.

    Gadgets - Add or Remove from Desktop














    Later Ted
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  6. divedaddy03
    Posts : 3
    Windows 7
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    What is "UAC?"
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  7. Tews
    Posts : 11,840
    64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
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    User Account Control ... its a nag screen that MS included to beef up security .. sortta
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  8. Kari
    Posts : 17,545
    Windows 10 Pro x64 EN-GB
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    You find it from START > Getting Started > Chance UAC settings

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