Gadgets Not Showing Correctly


  1. Posts : 17
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
       #1

    Gadgets Not Showing Correctly


    I've tried to restore the desktop gadgets that came with Windows 7.
    When I click on to restore them it tells me this:
    There were no Windows or administrator gadgets to restore.
    When I try to add a gadget to the desktop I get this teeny thing on the desktop. I can take a picture of it if that helps.
    Thank you for your time.
    Since I've received no replies with help I thought I'd add a picture of what I'm getting when I try to add a Gadget to the desktop. I tried to add the weather one but all I see is what's in this picture:
    http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...ps41888f1b.jpg
    Last edited by Dawter; 15 Jan 2013 at 07:39.
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  2. Posts : 8,476
    Windows® 8 Pro (64-bit)
       #2

    Hi there,
    Open taskmgr and kill sidebar.exe process.
    Open the run box and type the following text and press Enter.

    Code:
    %localappdata%\microsoft\Windows Sidebar
    Rename the Settings.ini to Settingsold.ini and then launch the gadgets again.

    Let us know if it works.
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 17
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    They all seem to be working now except the yellow "weather"one. But I can do without that one. Oh to be so smart as you!
    Thank you for your help.
    I guess I can mark this as Solved.
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  4. Posts : 8,476
    Windows® 8 Pro (64-bit)
       #4

    Glad to hear that. :)
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