Very weird Gadgets Problem

Tanthorftw

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In the picture, there is no option to select Gadgets.
Can anyone help?
 

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Dell XPS 420
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Windows 7 ultimate 32-bit
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Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4Ghz
Motherboard
Intel x48 express
Memory
3Gb kingston 800mhz
Graphics Card(s)
Gigabyte 9800gt 1GB
Monitor(s) Displays
19"inch
Hard Drives
1Tb western digital
500GB western digital
Type gadgets in search, by the start button. Lower left.
 

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Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 10, Home Clean Install
CPU
Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech
Motherboard
Dell
Memory
6 gb
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
Sound Card
Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell SP2009W 20"
Hard Drives
640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive
Cooling
Fan
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Dell Premium Optical USB
Internet Speed
DSL 2.85
Ive tried that, but yeah, still nothing, there is nothing with gadgets anywhere, ive looked all through control panel and everything...
 

My Computer

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Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 7 ultimate 32-bit
CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4Ghz
Motherboard
Intel x48 express
Memory
3Gb kingston 800mhz
Graphics Card(s)
Gigabyte 9800gt 1GB
Monitor(s) Displays
19"inch
Hard Drives
1Tb western digital
500GB western digital
Make sure your uac is on. Read and follow the information below.

If you want gadgets check this:
 

My Computer

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PC/Desktop
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Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 10, Home Clean Install
CPU
Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech
Motherboard
Dell
Memory
6 gb
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
Sound Card
Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell SP2009W 20"
Hard Drives
640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive
Cooling
Fan
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Dell Premium Optical USB
Internet Speed
DSL 2.85
yeah its on, ive looked up the problem and it seems no one else has it
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 7 ultimate 32-bit
CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4Ghz
Motherboard
Intel x48 express
Memory
3Gb kingston 800mhz
Graphics Card(s)
Gigabyte 9800gt 1GB
Monitor(s) Displays
19"inch
Hard Drives
1Tb western digital
500GB western digital

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 10, Home Clean Install
CPU
Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech
Motherboard
Dell
Memory
6 gb
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
Sound Card
Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell SP2009W 20"
Hard Drives
640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive
Cooling
Fan
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Dell Premium Optical USB
Internet Speed
DSL 2.85
Here is the results
 

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Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 7 ultimate 32-bit
CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4Ghz
Motherboard
Intel x48 express
Memory
3Gb kingston 800mhz
Graphics Card(s)
Gigabyte 9800gt 1GB
Monitor(s) Displays
19"inch
Hard Drives
1Tb western digital
500GB western digital
Turn off anti virus then reboot, see if it works

if not

Run an antivirus scan and download and run malwarebytes.
http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php

If this is a new problem, you can just to a system restore from before the problem

If you did an upgrade to get windows 7, do nothing, just tell me. An upgrade does not require that you reinstall your programs.

If you did a clean install, try this
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html?ltr=R

But I would just download from here:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/downloads/personalize/gadgets

Make a system restore point first.
 
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My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 10, Home Clean Install
CPU
Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech
Motherboard
Dell
Memory
6 gb
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
Sound Card
Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell SP2009W 20"
Hard Drives
640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive
Cooling
Fan
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Dell Premium Optical USB
Internet Speed
DSL 2.85
I don't run an anti-virus, never have, too much hassle

Where do i download it in the bottom link, it just sends me to the place where you get the actual gadgets
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 7 ultimate 32-bit
CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4Ghz
Motherboard
Intel x48 express
Memory
3Gb kingston 800mhz
Graphics Card(s)
Gigabyte 9800gt 1GB
Monitor(s) Displays
19"inch
Hard Drives
1Tb western digital
500GB western digital
yeah its on, ive looked up the problem and it seems no one else has it

Where did you get your win 7 image from? was it purchased or downloaded?
 

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HP Pavillion dv-7 1005 Tx
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Win 8 Release candidate 8400
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[email protected]
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4 gigs
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Nvidia 9600M
Sound Card
HD built-in
Monitor(s) Displays
17" Wxga
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Cooling
none
Internet Speed
45Mb down 5Mb up
I don't run an anti-virus, never have, too much hassle

Where do i download it in the bottom link, it just sends me to the place where you get the actual gadgets

Thats the point, you can try to download the gadgest. They are the same selection.

If it were my computer, I would not take a chance of making a small problem a big one, when I could get the same gadgets with no problems
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 10, Home Clean Install
CPU
Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech
Motherboard
Dell
Memory
6 gb
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
Sound Card
Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell SP2009W 20"
Hard Drives
640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive
Cooling
Fan
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Dell Premium Optical USB
Internet Speed
DSL 2.85

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Self Built
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Win 10 Pro x64
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Intel I5-2500K @3.3GHz
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Asrock P67 Extreme4
Memory
16GB G.Skill Ripjaws X (4x4GB)
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GeForce 750 Ti SC 2GB
Sound Card
ASUS Xonar DG 5.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Interface Sound
Monitor(s) Displays
auria eq2367
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
250GB Samsung 850 EVO SSD
1TB WD Blue
1TB Hitachi
PSU
SeaSonic X 650W 80 Plus Gold
Case
Corsair Obsidian 750D
Cooling
Corsair H60, Three 140mm case fans
Keyboard
Logitech Wireless Keyboard K520
Mouse
Logitech Wireless Mouse M310
Internet Speed
Wave Broadband ~ 100 dn 5 up
Antivirus
Windows Defender, Malwarebytes Premium
Browser
Edge, IE11, Chrome
Other Info
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CPU: AMD A6-3420M APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics /
RAM: Crucial 8Gb (2x4Gb) /
SSD: Crucial M4-CT128M4SSD2 ATA Device/ FW 000F /
GFX: AMD Radeon HD 6520G /
OS: Windows 10 Pro x64
Purchased.
 

My Computer

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Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 7 ultimate 32-bit
CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4Ghz
Motherboard
Intel x48 express
Memory
3Gb kingston 800mhz
Graphics Card(s)
Gigabyte 9800gt 1GB
Monitor(s) Displays
19"inch
Hard Drives
1Tb western digital
500GB western digital
@richc46

Ive downloaded the gadgets, however when I open it it doesn't know its format
 

My Computer

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Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 7 ultimate 32-bit
CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4Ghz
Motherboard
Intel x48 express
Memory
3Gb kingston 800mhz
Graphics Card(s)
Gigabyte 9800gt 1GB
Monitor(s) Displays
19"inch
Hard Drives
1Tb western digital
500GB western digital
OMG i can't believe i missed that... Thank you Derekimo
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 7 ultimate 32-bit
CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4Ghz
Motherboard
Intel x48 express
Memory
3Gb kingston 800mhz
Graphics Card(s)
Gigabyte 9800gt 1GB
Monitor(s) Displays
19"inch
Hard Drives
1Tb western digital
500GB western digital

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self Built
OS
Win 10 Pro x64
CPU
Intel I5-2500K @3.3GHz
Motherboard
Asrock P67 Extreme4
Memory
16GB G.Skill Ripjaws X (4x4GB)
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GeForce 750 Ti SC 2GB
Sound Card
ASUS Xonar DG 5.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Interface Sound
Monitor(s) Displays
auria eq2367
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
250GB Samsung 850 EVO SSD
1TB WD Blue
1TB Hitachi
PSU
SeaSonic X 650W 80 Plus Gold
Case
Corsair Obsidian 750D
Cooling
Corsair H60, Three 140mm case fans
Keyboard
Logitech Wireless Keyboard K520
Mouse
Logitech Wireless Mouse M310
Internet Speed
Wave Broadband ~ 100 dn 5 up
Antivirus
Windows Defender, Malwarebytes Premium
Browser
Edge, IE11, Chrome
Other Info
Laptop specs: HP g7-1365dx /
CPU: AMD A6-3420M APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics /
RAM: Crucial 8Gb (2x4Gb) /
SSD: Crucial M4-CT128M4SSD2 ATA Device/ FW 000F /
GFX: AMD Radeon HD 6520G /
OS: Windows 10 Pro x64
I think that it will work Derek, good thinking.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 10, Home Clean Install
CPU
Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech
Motherboard
Dell
Memory
6 gb
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
Sound Card
Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell SP2009W 20"
Hard Drives
640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive
Cooling
Fan
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Dell Premium Optical USB
Internet Speed
DSL 2.85
Yeah it worked but now I'm having another problem
I try to open the gadgets and it doesn't show anything about the desktop gadgets
.gadget is now an unrecognized format.
 

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My Computer

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Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 7 ultimate 32-bit
CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4Ghz
Motherboard
Intel x48 express
Memory
3Gb kingston 800mhz
Graphics Card(s)
Gigabyte 9800gt 1GB
Monitor(s) Displays
19"inch
Hard Drives
1Tb western digital
500GB western digital
You need to open the Gadgets Menu Panel by right clicking on the desktop :)
 

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Built them myself, Science Experiments !
OS
Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
CPU
AMD fx8350 4ghz, AMD-32 2400mhz, AMD-64 3200mhz, AMDx64 2.8G
Motherboard
SIS 755, ECS-K8M890M-M (Ult 7600), GigaByte & others
Memory
2gb, 4gb on the Ult 7600, 4gb on Technet RTM, 32gb on FX8350
Graphics Card(s)
Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
Sound Card
on motherboard
Monitor(s) Displays
19" flat scr, 28" I-Inc widescr,22" Emprex Widescr, 23" Acer
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024, 1440 x 900, 1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
6 pata Ide HD's & 2 Sata HD's
added 80gb external on Ult 7600 computer,
numerous extra 1tb, 2TB, 3Tb SATA HD's
A collection of ext HD Docks w/ HDs
PSU
430w, 550w, 600w, 700, 800, etc
Case
All Generic Full Towers
Cooling
Open Air & a few fans, some w/ colored LEDs
Keyboard
Compaq & Dell recycled from GoodWill
Mouse
Made in China Optical Wired Mouse
Internet Speed
Fast Cable InterNet
Antivirus
AVG Free on 24 different Desktops, NO Problems!
Browser
IE 8 is preferred, but use FireFox sometimes
Other Info
Linksys Routers, switches, & Hubs
Too Many USB Flash Drives to count, Biggest is 64GB !
Eight computers in my home network.
Sixteen computers at my business network.
Linked via TeamViewer !
Lots of old used spare computer parts everywhere!
Yeah, I know that, i simply can't install them, they don't show up, even when put into
C:\Users\#####\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 7 ultimate 32-bit
CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4Ghz
Motherboard
Intel x48 express
Memory
3Gb kingston 800mhz
Graphics Card(s)
Gigabyte 9800gt 1GB
Monitor(s) Displays
19"inch
Hard Drives
1Tb western digital
500GB western digital
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