Gadgets not working... a different issue..

hi..

whn I right click and pres "gedgets" option .. nothing happens... i m using win7

thn I go to control panel, appearance and try to open the Gadgets from ther but same thing.. the link that only open frm ther is " get more gadgets online" that is....

I dont know why I am not able to open my gadget window..

the gadgets that i have installed are working fine. This issue came to my mind when I tried to add one of the previously installed gadget..


the issue disapper for one time whn I installl a new gadget frm online but after rebooting the same thing happens. so I have to install them everytime i want to open teh Gadget window....

this is crazy...plz help me guyz..

hi... i am saying that the Gadgets function itself not opening... not even frm search menu.. the only thing that opens is "get more gadgets online" all the ther options under gadget menu in control panel are not responding...

A Guy said:

Try this:

Gadgets - Turn On or Off

Control Panel> Programs and Features> Turn Windows Features On or Off (in sidebar)
Untick Windows Gadget Platform
Restart PC

Repeat instructions but Tick Windows Gadget Platform, restart again. Right click desktop, see if Gadgets option has returned.

A Guy

Thanks man, after an hour or so of cursing you saved my sanity with this post. Thanks again!

l found the following worked as l just experienced the issue.

Right click on desktop > View > Untick "Show Desktop Gadgets"

then repeat the above to bring them back, both the Gadgets menu worked again and my missing Gadgets returned without the need to reboot.

936 days later - timeless - great answer, worked perfectly. Thank you.