Gadgets Stopped Working

[vindows]

I don't know what the problem is, i have freshly installed Windows 7 Ultimate Beta x64. I added Calender on my Desktop. And after my 2nd restart I am no more able to access Gadgets.

Even the Gadgets option doesn't show up.
I have disabled UAC.

Need help
Thanks.

 

[Airbot]

That's why. You disabled UAC. The gadgets won't work without it on, unless you do the tweak to allow them to run without it on.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3007-gadgets-use-uac-turned-off.html?ltr=G

I wouldn't recommend disabling UAC though.

 

[vindows]

Why ?
Any harm?
I mean disabling UAC isn't much harm is it?

 

[Airbot]

UAC's main purpose is for security. You can read all about it and what it's for from this tutorial and other links. It's there for a reason, not just an annoyance. Also, constantly disabling it and re enabling it can make some programs react adversely.
User Account Control (UAC) - Vista Forums
What is User Account Control? - Windows Vista Help
Security: Inside Windows Vista User Account Control
Security Watch: The Long-Term Impact of User Account Control

 

[vindows]

Thanks.
Would read that and make a note.
Please close this thread.

 

[LordTakyon]

That link you posted to use gadgets without UAC has some strange side effects for me.

All of my docks stop working correctly, in that they all stay at the bottom layer regardless of what I set. Also, any new windows, apps, etc I open are also all minimised.

No massive problem really, I just undid and switched UAC back on at the lowest setting. It is not too intrusive.

Anyone else have this problem?

 

[Airbot]

I wouldn't do it personally. It's not that big of a bother to me. It can have some strange effects on things if you turn it off and on a lot I've heard.

 

[solar]

Well... I also turned it off for now... I wanted to keep it on the 2nd setting but it just HAS TO annoy the fook out of me when I need to do administrator things.. not allowing me to elevate or so... Just can't stand that crap.

And tbh.. didn't have a single virus ever or malicious install on vista, not once.. never used UAC. Either one knoes one's sh*t or one doesn't when it comes to security. UAC is only 'useful 'for the many naabs out there.

 

[stefanutz]

advice

If u want to work your gadgets u must activate the UAC at level 1.

 

[hybridfan]

I also got this problem too, hmm odd I think level 1 of UAC is a safe bet.

 

[Maka]

I have UAC disabled and my gadgets work fine without any tweaks or hacks.

 

[SUBRM1]

Thanks all for pointing me in the right direction here we go.
1. Make sure your logged in as an admin.
2. open up task manger and close down sidebar if its running. (just kill the process)
3. open up c:/program files/windows sidebar
4. right click the sidebar application go to security, check the status of the settings, my load had sys, admin and users with read as the only permission. If this is the case keep on with the next step.
5. Go to the advance tab and go to owner and take ownership of the file with your admin account. then ok out of the boxes, so this setting can take effect.
6. right click/properties/security tab.
7. now select system and hit edit, change it to full control, I also put admin with full control and gave users modify.
8. now click ok to run out of it.
9. double click sidebar. Be prepared, I had 34 different gadgets jump onto my desktop after I did this.
This fixed my inability to maintain gadgets on the desktop after rebooting, it also allows me to edit the gadget settings, and I no longer have a ghost icon from the My gadgets window if I drag and drop a gadget to the desktop. I also let trustedinstaller account have full control, I didn't see any reason to mess with it. UAC is disabled by the way. and I haven't installed any "fixes" from vista. If this help anyone out, let me know.


RM1(SS)
Ya know windows 7 is like the last Highlander Movie, one was awesome (XP), Two was what the hell were they thinking (vista), and three (win 7) was back to the original story line or an apology for messing things up with two (vista).

 

[prc292]

i just installed 7137. gadgets worked fine for a couple days and then today i got a message that gadgets had crashed. now they wont work at all. right click on desktop, gadgets, and nothing. also tried from the start menu. i have uac on.....what the heck

 

[prc292]

i dont know how, but i missed the reply above. i just had to kill the sidebar.exe process now it's working fine. still kinda weird.

thanks

 

[apollo911]

Well I had UAC off for the last 6 weeks and have had no problems with gadgets.

 

[Tony2438]

Got the same problem tried chancing the permissions still not working :sarc::huh:anyone got any ideas?

 

[zigzag3143]

Got the same problem tried chancing the permissions still not working :sarc::huh:anyone got any ideas?

Tony

Hi and welcome to seven forums

You might get more response if you started a new thread, but... what "same problem" do you have?

Couls you also fill out your system specs (lower left corner)

Ken

 

[larryripper]

i had the same problem , tried all the possible steps , non of the steps resolved the issue.

Finally i tried creating a new user profile , issue resolved , everything works fine as usual .. hope this helps ..

 

[Deanos]

Just thought I would add my 2c worth here!!!

I had the same problem now now...

4 of the 5 gadgets were showing and right clicking and trying to open the gadget window did nothing!

I also have UAC disabled!

I got it working again, here is how:

Right click on the desktop
Select VIEW, then uncheck VIEW DESKTOP GADGETS
They will or should disappear

Then simply just recheck it and VOILA! Everything worked fine again!!!

 

[Ez27]

It Worked THANKS!!

thx it worked for me. i have trying to figurer this out in days and finally all my gadgets work

Thanks all for pointing me in the right direction here we go.
1. Make sure your logged in as an admin.
2. open up task manger and close down sidebar if its running. (just kill the process)
3. open up c:/program files/windows sidebar
4. right click the sidebar application go to security, check the status of the settings, my load had sys, admin and users with read as the only permission. If this is the case keep on with the next step.
5. Go to the advance tab and go to owner and take ownership of the file with your admin account. then ok out of the boxes, so this setting can take effect.
6. right click/properties/security tab.
7. now select system and hit edit, change it to full control, I also put admin with full control and gave users modify.
8. now click ok to run out of it.
9. double click sidebar. Be prepared, I had 34 different gadgets jump onto my desktop after I did this.
This fixed my inability to maintain gadgets on the desktop after rebooting, it also allows me to edit the gadget settings, and I no longer have a ghost icon from the My gadgets window if I drag and drop a gadget to the desktop. I also let trustedinstaller account have full control, I didn't see any reason to mess with it. UAC is disabled by the way. and I haven't installed any "fixes" from vista. If this help anyone out, let me know.


RM1(SS)
Ya know windows 7 is like the last Highlander Movie, one was awesome (XP), Two was what the hell were they thinking (vista), and three (win 7) was back to the original story line or an apology for messing things up with two (vista).