Win 7- Vista Sidebar


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    Win 7 64 bit
       #1

    Win 7- Vista Sidebar


    Hey Guys:

    I have win 7 now and it's on a new computer. I've never had Vista, but would like to have a Vista sidebar. Is there any way to do this since it's a clean install...not an upgrade?

    Thanks!

    Wayne
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  2. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #2

    Reeder said:
    Hey Guys:

    I have win 7 now and it's on a new computer. I've never had Vista, but would like to have a Vista sidebar. Is there any way to do this since it's a clean install...not an upgrade?

    Thanks!

    Wayne
    is there a particular reason you want a vista style sidebar? win 7 doesnt even need one.
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  3. Posts : 304
    Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Build 7600
       #3

    Hi Reeder. Welcome to SevenForums:)

    Sidebar was a function of Vista which Windows 7 no longer has. In Windows Vista, gadgets were lined up on the right side of your desktop. Windows 7 sets them free on the screen, where you can move and resize them as you like.

    For more information on Windows 7 gadgets have a look here: Desktop gadgets (overview)

    Hope this helps


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  4. Posts : 449
    Windows 7 x 32 bit
       #4

    If you're set on having a vista sidebar in windows 7, this tutorial might help :)

    Vista Windows Sidebar - Reinstate on Windows 7
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  5. Posts : 3
    Win 7 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Thanks guys!
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