gadgets have stopped working


  1. Posts : 81
    windows 7 64 BIT
       #1

    gadgets have stopped working


    upon restart I message popped up the said windows gadgets have stopped working.
    what do I do?
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  2. Posts : 53,363
    Windows 10 Home x64
       #2

    Do you have Internet Explorer 11 installed (even if usually use Chrome)? If so, that causes issues.

    If not, and a restart doesn't correct your problem, try this 1st.

    Start> In search box type turn windows features on or off> Enter

    Windows Features - Turn On or Off

    Scroll down to Windows Gadget Platform> Uncheck it and scroll to the bottom and click OK

    You may be prompted to restart the PC. Restart and reverse the process. Tick the box next to Windows Gadget Platform and press OK. See if that works, if not, post back.

    A Guy
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  3. Posts : 81
    windows 7 64 BIT
    Thread Starter
       #3

    thanks A guy!
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  4. Posts : 81
    windows 7 64 BIT
    Thread Starter
       #4

    I had the clock displayed before & i try to drag &drop & it will not stay .the other gadgets will display
    but not the clock.
    on a side note when i tryed to get more gadgets this was displayed
    Gadgets have been discontinued - Microsoft Windows
    saying they are discontinued
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  5. Posts : 53,363
    Windows 10 Home x64
       #5

    Yes, MS has discontinued gadgets as a security risk. They want everyone to move to windows 8. Not saying there might not be a security issue, just that is sure fits their agenda...

    Gadgets have been discontinued - Microsoft Windows

    https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/...visory/2719662

    A Guy
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