Alternative to "All CPU meter" gadget

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  1. Posts : 101
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    Alternative to "All CPU meter" gadget


    Since the gadgets/sidebar are no longer available for use on Windows 7, I was wondering if there's any alternatives to a gadget like All CPU meter.

    FYI, this is what I'm referring to: Windows Desktop Gadgets - All CPU Meter Version 4.7.3


    Doing a simple google search won't let me find an alternative for such apps as most of them are either another gadgets or addons that is used on customized theme (such as rainmeter) which I really don't prefer for the latter case.

    Thank you, help would be appreciated it.
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  2. Posts : 150
    Triple Boot - Win 10 x64Pro + Win 7 x64 Ultimate + WinXP-mce x1
       #2

    Hello,
    I used the one you mentioned, and even donated to the folks that made it.
    I have found the OpenHWMonitor to be a great alternative, and I am able to make customizations to the gadget as well.
    Regards
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  3. Posts : 1,872
    Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1,
       #3

    I still use gadgets with Windows 7. What happens when you try to use that gadget?
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  4. Posts : 101
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #4

    JohnPC said:
    Hello,
    I used the one you mentioned, and even donated to the folks that made it.
    I have found the OpenHWMonitor to be a great alternative, and I am able to make customizations to the gadget as well.
    Regards
    That's a good program though they're executable primarily showing temperatures like core temp and realtemp etc. What I want is a simple apps that shows CPU/RAM loads.


    pbcopter said:
    I still use gadgets with Windows 7. What happens when you try to use that gadget?
    There's nothing wrong with using all CPU meter at the moment though the fact that Microsoft made an official statement regarding to the vulnerability of gadgets/sidebars as well as urging users to disable them, scares me a bit for me to continue using them.

    Though despite not knowing about the announcement made around two years ago I've been using this gadget coupled with weather gadget for years. I only recently found out about such vulnerability.
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  5. Posts : 101
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    I've just realized my thread has been moved to here on gadget section though this is not my intention.

    All I wanted know is if there are any apps or programs that is like the gadget I've mentioned in the OP... Not alternative/another gadget.
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  6. Posts : 101
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #6

    I'm guessing there are no alternatives.

    That said, is it okay to keep using the this gadget?
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  7. Posts : 150
    Triple Boot - Win 10 x64Pro + Win 7 x64 Ultimate + WinXP-mce x1
       #7

    Hello Angel,

    That's a good program though they're executable primarily showing temperatures like core temp and realtemp etc. What I want is a simple apps that shows CPU/RAM loads.


    Actually, that's the beauty of OpenHW Monitor. You can design your own desktop gadget with only the parameters you want to display. When you right-click a sensor, you can choose to show it or not in the gadget. I have CPU load (load/total) showing in a bar graph, but not Memory (load), as I have lots to spare.
    Regards
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  8. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #8

    angelbeats96 said:
    I'm guessing there are no alternatives.

    That said, is it okay to keep using the this gadget?
    Yeah, I don't think it is a real problem using it. MS makes a lot of hype. We all have been using these gadgets for years. And the funnu thing is, they work again in Windows 8.1 and 10 coming from 8gadgetpack.net. But that does not work on Win 7 with IE11. That's why I kept my IE9, LOL.
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  9. Posts : 9,600
    Win 7 Ultimate 64 bit
       #9

    whs said:
    angelbeats96 said:
    I'm guessing there are no alternatives.

    That said, is it okay to keep using the this gadget?
    Yeah, I don't think it is a real problem using it. MS makes a lot of hype. We all have been using these gadgets for years. And the funnu thing is, they work again in Windows 8.1 and 10 coming from 8gadgetpack.net. But that does not work on Win 7 with IE11. That's why I kept my IE9, LOL.
    That is funny because I'm using two gadgets—the desktop monitor for my UPS and a desktop calendar gadget—and IE11 together. All three are playing well together.
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  10. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #10

    You are lucky. They did not work on my system. I tried several times and each time I had to go back and uninstall/hide the IE11.
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