Cannot get gadgets to work


  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Home 64bit
       #1

    Cannot get gadgets to work


    Hi
    I am new to this group. This is my first post. I am running Win7 home 64bit.
    I just tried to install some of the gadgets that came with the OS. When I right click on the desktop and select gadgets I get a message saying that gadgets are managed by your system administrator. I am an administrator on my system. I checked the folder c:\program Files (X86)\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets and there are folders there.
    When I checked C:\Users\MyUserName\....Windows sidebar\Gadgets\ this folder was empty. I copied the folders from the folder under (X86) to this folder but the gadgets still do not work I get the same message that gadgets are managed by the system administrator.

    Regards
    Stuart
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 1,686
    Windows 7 x64 Ultimate and numerous virtual machines
       #2

    Hi BitByter and welcome to Seven Forums,
    Read this and apply the fix you need. Enable Gadgets in your case.
    Microsoft Security Advisory: Vulnerabilities in Gadgets could allow remote code execution

    And then this if needed:
    Desktop gadgets: frequently asked questions
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  3. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Home 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks

    Stuart
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 309
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
       #4

    Hi, I would like to say that you should try out Rainmeter instead its safer then windows gadgets add way more customization and uses way less memory, the picture shows how I have my setup
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Cannot get gadgets to work-my-desk.jpg  
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