I can't install any gadgets


  1. Posts : 1
    7u
       #1

    I can't install any gadgets


    Please help me,

    I can't install any gadget, description of problem:

    I download some gadget with .gadget extension double click on it, and nothing happens, gadget is not installed.

    I can only run gadget which are appended with system by default.

    pls help...
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 12,120
    Win 7 Pro x64 / Win 10 Pro
       #2

    Welcome to the Seven Forums
    A .gadget is just a zip folder. Download and install 7-zip Download then right-click on the .gadget and in the context menu go to 7zip and choose extract here which should extract it to your desktop and you will have a folder put that folder in C:\Users\YOUR USER NAME\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets
    AppData is a hidden folder use Option 1 Step 3 of this tutorial File and Folder - Hide or Unhide to unhide it.
    See if it shows up in Desktop Gadget Gallery and try to run it.
    Jerry
      My Computer


 

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 21:06.
Find Us