Re:Missing desktop gadget platform software fix...


  1. Rob Scouse
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    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit sp1
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    Re:Missing desktop gadget platform software fix...


    Hello 7 forum members,


    I have a minor dilemma regarding a Custom slipstreamed Windows 7 distro;who ever created this custom Windows 7 copy deleted(or disabled) Windows 7 gadget platform (formally known as Windows Sidebar") software,and hence i cannot enable the platform in the Turn Windows Feature on or Off dialogue in 7 Programs and Features control panel!!?!!


    Please do not recommend SFC scan since the Windows system files do not have the desktop gadget platform software to correct my problem!!!



    I would like to know if there is any 3rd party apps that can reinstall the desktop gadget platform in my version of Windows or is there a way of installing the 7 gadget platform software from a windows 7 setup iso??
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  3. RolandJS
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    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
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    If they were not deleted, there are a couple of directories that contain the gadget installs, I'm at work, cannot look them up. If you PM me, I can type them into a return PM. I was able to re-install most gadgets by double-clicking the thingies in those directories.
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  4. torchwood
    Posts : 7,107
    W7 home premium 32bit/W7HP 64bit/w10 tp insider ring
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    Hi Rob,

    see this tutorial,
    Vista Windows Sidebar - Reinstate on Windows 7


    you will need to create the windows sidebar folder,

    now unzip the the attachment drag or copy/paste it to the newly created folder


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