Whats wrong with my windows 7 sidebar gadgets?

Chong

Hmm my windows 7 sidebar doesnt show anything,everytime when i drag a gadget it didnt appear anything.It was fine before but now it is not showing anything.Anyone have the same problem?Please help.Thank you.

Answer
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Windows-Sidebar-and-gadgets-overview
Here is the way to load the sidebar gadgets. It's the same for Vista & 7.

Did windows 7 do away with the address gadget?

Adam R

I just want an address book, but its not there... I can't find a DL for it anywhere...

Answer
Both Windows 7 and Windows Vista did away with the address book manager from Windows XP. However, the alternative is the folder called 'Contacts', which can be found by clicking your username from the start menu. But, if you absolutely need the address book, you can set up 'Windows XP Mode', which lets you run Windows XP programs in Windows 7. Good luck!

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Whats wrong with my windows 7 sidebar gadgets?

Chong

Hmm my windows 7 sidebar doesnt show anything,everytime when i drag a gadget it didnt appear anything.It was fine before but now it is not showing anything.Anyone have the same problem?Please help.Thank you.

Answer
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Windows-Sidebar-and-gadgets-overview
Here is the way to load the sidebar gadgets. It's the same for Vista & 7.

Did windows 7 do away with the address gadget?

Adam R

I just want an address book, but its not there... I can't find a DL for it anywhere...

Answer
Both Windows 7 and Windows Vista did away with the address book manager from Windows XP. However, the alternative is the folder called 'Contacts', which can be found by clicking your username from the start menu. But, if you absolutely need the address book, you can set up 'Windows XP Mode', which lets you run Windows XP programs in Windows 7. Good luck!

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Can someone give me a Windows 7 desktop radio gadget?

Q. So I want a desktop radio gadget for Windows 7 that I can put my own radio station and that looks awesome and has a small size.

Thank you.

Answer
Hope this should work for you

Radio GT-7 1.1: Straightforward widget that enables you to easily listen to a large number of radio stations and add your own by providing the URL

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Internet-Radio-TV-Player/Radio-GT-7.shtml

Some other options you might explore:

Online Radio gadget with preinstalled stations of various genres with popular music on desktop
http://win7gadgets.com/music-tv/online_radio.html

Also from this other page you can get a wide selection of Internet Radio Widgets:
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Windows-Widgets/Internet-Radio-Widgets/

Windows 7 Weather Gadget?

Q. I accidentally x'ed out the weather gadget that came with my dell windows 7. I right clicked and pressed add gadget and the weather gadget was not there! It was powered by accu wather and blended into the background unless you hovered the mouse over it. Where can i download it?

Answer
Joe,

Open Windows Sidebar.Click the (+) top left of the sidebar window,this is the options tab.Click weather tab>if this does not open accuweather.Click the "get more gadgets online" link at bottom>scroll thru list until you see accuweather.Now add it to the sidebar and click ok.
If needed you can reinstall the Dell Stage program from the link below.

DellStage
https://smartsource.dell.com/Web/Welcome.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fweb%2fmain.aspx

Thank You,
Dell-Jesse L
Dell Social Media and Communiites

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Can someone help me with my windows 7 gadgets?

I have a Windows 7 hp laptop. I have some gadgets on the right side of my screen such as the calendar, CPU usage meter, reversi, etc. But since a few months ago, almost every time I turn on my computer, the gadgets move to the left about 2 inches. I move them back to the right side again but the next time I turn on my computer, the move to the left again. Does anyone else have this problem? Can anyone tell me what is wrong with it?

Answer
Hi Landon,

By default, gadgets "stick" to each other and to the edge of the screen, however you should be able to move them wherever you want them by simply dragging them to a different location on your desktop. You can read more about customizing your desktop gadgets here, http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Customize-desktop-gadgets

Cheers,
Cassandra
Microsoft Windows Outreach

Can someone give me a Windows 7 desktop radio gadget?

Q. So I want a desktop radio gadget for Windows 7 that I can put my own radio station and that looks awesome and has a small size.

Thank you.

Answer
Hope this should work for you

Radio GT-7 1.1: Straightforward widget that enables you to easily listen to a large number of radio stations and add your own by providing the URL

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Internet-Radio-TV-Player/Radio-GT-7.shtml

Some other options you might explore:

Online Radio gadget with preinstalled stations of various genres with popular music on desktop
http://win7gadgets.com/music-tv/online_radio.html

Also from this other page you can get a wide selection of Internet Radio Widgets:
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Windows-Widgets/Internet-Radio-Widgets/

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Can someone give me a Windows 7 desktop radio gadget?

Jascu Alex

So I want a desktop radio gadget for Windows 7 that I can put my own radio station and that looks awesome and has a small size.

Thank you.

Answer
Hope this should work for you

Radio GT-7 1.1: Straightforward widget that enables you to easily listen to a large number of radio stations and add your own by providing the URL

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Internet-Radio-TV-Player/Radio-GT-7.shtml

Some other options you might explore:

Online Radio gadget with preinstalled stations of various genres with popular music on desktop
http://win7gadgets.com/music-tv/online_radio.html

Also from this other page you can get a wide selection of Internet Radio Widgets:
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Windows-Widgets/Internet-Radio-Widgets/

Windows 7 Weather Gadget?

Joe

I accidentally x'ed out the weather gadget that came with my dell windows 7. I right clicked and pressed add gadget and the weather gadget was not there! It was powered by accu wather and blended into the background unless you hovered the mouse over it. Where can i download it?

Answer
Joe,

Open Windows Sidebar.Click the (+) top left of the sidebar window,this is the options tab.Click weather tab>if this does not open accuweather.Click the "get more gadgets online" link at bottom>scroll thru list until you see accuweather.Now add it to the sidebar and click ok.
If needed you can reinstall the Dell Stage program from the link below.

DellStage
https://smartsource.dell.com/Web/Welcome.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fweb%2fmain.aspx

Thank You,
Dell-Jesse L
Dell Social Media and Communiites

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Can someone give me a Windows 7 desktop radio gadget?

Jascu Alex

So I want a desktop radio gadget for Windows 7 that I can put my own radio station and that looks awesome and has a small size.

Thank you.

Answer
Hope this should work for you

Radio GT-7 1.1: Straightforward widget that enables you to easily listen to a large number of radio stations and add your own by providing the URL

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Internet-Radio-TV-Player/Radio-GT-7.shtml

Some other options you might explore:

Online Radio gadget with preinstalled stations of various genres with popular music on desktop
http://win7gadgets.com/music-tv/online_radio.html

Also from this other page you can get a wide selection of Internet Radio Widgets:
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Windows-Widgets/Internet-Radio-Widgets/

Windows 7 Weather Gadget?

Joe

I accidentally x'ed out the weather gadget that came with my dell windows 7. I right clicked and pressed add gadget and the weather gadget was not there! It was powered by accu wather and blended into the background unless you hovered the mouse over it. Where can i download it?

Answer
Joe,

Open Windows Sidebar.Click the (+) top left of the sidebar window,this is the options tab.Click weather tab>if this does not open accuweather.Click the "get more gadgets online" link at bottom>scroll thru list until you see accuweather.Now add it to the sidebar and click ok.
If needed you can reinstall the Dell Stage program from the link below.

DellStage
https://smartsource.dell.com/Web/Welcome.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fweb%2fmain.aspx

Thank You,
Dell-Jesse L
Dell Social Media and Communiites

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how to fix windows 7 gadgets not displaying properly.?

zigfan

The gadgets I have are displaying information but with very basic graphics, not as they should be. What is the fix for this?

Answer
The following is quoted directly from Microsoft's website, concerning Windows 7 Gadgets:

"Gadgets have been discontinued

Gadgets are no longer available on our website because the Windows Sidebar platform in Windows 7 and Windows Vista has serious vulnerabilities. Microsoft has retired the feature in newer releases of Windows. Gadgets could be exploited to harm your computer, access your computer's files, show you objectionable content, or change their behavior at any time. An attacker could even use a gadget to take complete control of your PC."

For Windows 7, What's difference between Desktop Gadgets and SideShow Gadgets?

Jon F

I've added some gadgets like Pandora and Weather, but I'm not sure if they are Desktop Gadgets or SideShow Gadgets. I was looking at adding some other "gadgets", but I'm not sure the difference between the 2. Any insight? Thanks!

Answer
Windows Desktop Gadgets are a sort of mini-applications which are based on CSS, Script and HTML. These Gadgets are used to display information like CPU, RAM usage, system properties, RSS feeds or to launch and control applications. You can also use gadgets to display a picture slide show or view continuously updated headlines.

A Windows SideShow Gadget is one written by programming against the Windows SideShow Platform API.

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Can someone help me with my windows 7 gadgets?

KinToChuck

I have a Windows 7 hp laptop. I have some gadgets on the right side of my screen such as the calendar, CPU usage meter, reversi, etc. But since a few months ago, almost every time I turn on my computer, the gadgets move to the left about 2 inches. I move them back to the right side again but the next time I turn on my computer, the move to the left again. Does anyone else have this problem? Can anyone tell me what is wrong with it?

Answer
Hi Landon,

By default, gadgets "stick" to each other and to the edge of the screen, however you should be able to move them wherever you want them by simply dragging them to a different location on your desktop. You can read more about customizing your desktop gadgets here, http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Customize-desktop-gadgets

Cheers,
Cassandra
Microsoft Windows Outreach

Can someone give me a Windows 7 desktop radio gadget?

Jascu Alex

So I want a desktop radio gadget for Windows 7 that I can put my own radio station and that looks awesome and has a small size.

Thank you.

Answer
Hope this should work for you

Radio GT-7 1.1: Straightforward widget that enables you to easily listen to a large number of radio stations and add your own by providing the URL

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Internet-Radio-TV-Player/Radio-GT-7.shtml

Some other options you might explore:

Online Radio gadget with preinstalled stations of various genres with popular music on desktop
http://win7gadgets.com/music-tv/online_radio.html

Also from this other page you can get a wide selection of Internet Radio Widgets:
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Windows-Widgets/Internet-Radio-Widgets/

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Is it possible to make my own Windows 7 desktop gadgets?

good windows 7 gadget image

Arrika S

I did a search and didn't come up with anything on making my own gadgets for Windows 7. I am experienced with Photoshop, so I would only need instructions on what file format and things like that.

Answer
I have some gadgets on my desktop. They were there when I first bought my computer.

Can someone help me with my windows 7 gadgets?

KinToChuck

I have a Windows 7 hp laptop. I have some gadgets on the right side of my screen such as the calendar, CPU usage meter, reversi, etc. But since a few months ago, almost every time I turn on my computer, the gadgets move to the left about 2 inches. I move them back to the right side again but the next time I turn on my computer, the move to the left again. Does anyone else have this problem? Can anyone tell me what is wrong with it?

Answer
Hi Landon,

By default, gadgets "stick" to each other and to the edge of the screen, however you should be able to move them wherever you want them by simply dragging them to a different location on your desktop. You can read more about customizing your desktop gadgets here, http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Customize-desktop-gadgets

Cheers,
Cassandra
Microsoft Windows Outreach

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Where can i find windows 7 gadgets?

good windows 7 gadget image

J

since windows "retired" most of their gadgets they have taken all but a select few off their website. If anyone knows of a website that archived all of the windows 7 gadgets it would be greatly appreciated.

Answer
Gadgets are mini-programs that offer information at a glance and provide easy access to frequently used tools. Some of the gadgets that come with Windows 7 are Calendar, Clock, Weather, Feed Headlines, Slide Show, and Picture Puzzle.

Is it possible to make my own Windows 7 desktop gadgets?

Arrika S

I did a search and didn't come up with anything on making my own gadgets for Windows 7. I am experienced with Photoshop, so I would only need instructions on what file format and things like that.

Answer
I have some gadgets on my desktop. They were there when I first bought my computer.

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it is safe to instal windows 7 gadgets from the internet what is the risks?

good windows 7 gadget image

temamr

it is safe to instal windows 7 gadgets from the internet
1-what is the risks
2-i want for example to instal that gadgets
Talking Clock 1.4
what is the risk that can happen to my windows

Answer
Risks - Getting viruses, trojans, things like that. But if you open the gadgets windows from the right click menu and click the "get more gadgets online." Any gadgets from that Microsoft website should be perfectly safe as I reckon that Microsoft checked all of them and you also download them from Microsoft's servers.

Where can i find windows 7 gadgets?

J

since windows "retired" most of their gadgets they have taken all but a select few off their website. If anyone knows of a website that archived all of the windows 7 gadgets it would be greatly appreciated.

Answer
Gadgets are mini-programs that offer information at a glance and provide easy access to frequently used tools. Some of the gadgets that come with Windows 7 are Calendar, Clock, Weather, Feed Headlines, Slide Show, and Picture Puzzle.

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It is safe to instal windows 7 gadgets from the internet what is the risks?

good windows 7 gadget image

temamr

it is safe to instal windows 7 gadgets from the internet
1-what is the risks
2-i want for example to instal that gadgets
Talking Clock 1.4
what is the risk that can happen to my windows

Answer
Well there isn't that much of a risk involved. Just be careful with what gadget you download based on the ratings, downloads, reviews a gadget has (Best way to find out if a gadget is reliable or not).

Can I add my own RSS feeds to the Windows 7 RSS feed gadget?

r00ster

Can I add the my own RSS feeds to the Windows 7 gadget. When I open this gadget I can only see the default ones they put on. I can choose which categories of feeds I want to see, but still I can't add my favorite feeds?

Does anyone know if it is possible?

Answer
You need to go to the page that provides the link to the RSS feed and click it on Internet Explorer (you can try this one which is from google news http://news.google.com/news?pz=1&ned=us&hl=en&topic=h&num=3&output=rss) and when you are seeing the feed on IE you will get the option on top to "Subscribe to this feed" which will add it to the list that is shown on the gadget.

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Can someone help me with my windows 7 gadgets?

good windows 7 gadget image

KinToChuck

I have a Windows 7 hp laptop. I have some gadgets on the right side of my screen such as the calendar, CPU usage meter, reversi, etc. But since a few months ago, almost every time I turn on my computer, the gadgets move to the left about 2 inches. I move them back to the right side again but the next time I turn on my computer, the move to the left again. Does anyone else have this problem? Can anyone tell me what is wrong with it?

Answer
Hi Landon,

By default, gadgets "stick" to each other and to the edge of the screen, however you should be able to move them wherever you want them by simply dragging them to a different location on your desktop. You can read more about customizing your desktop gadgets here, http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Customize-desktop-gadgets

Cheers,
Cassandra
Microsoft Windows Outreach

Whats the puzzle called where a picture is jumbled up and u have to slide the squares around?

Dovahkiin

Like the puzzle on windows 7 gadgets where u have to slide the squares around to make the picture into a bird?

Answer
slider puzzles

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It is safe to instal windows 7 gadgets from the internet what is the risks?

good windows 7 gadget image

temamr

it is safe to instal windows 7 gadgets from the internet
1-what is the risks
2-i want for example to instal that gadgets
Talking Clock 1.4
what is the risk that can happen to my windows

Answer
Well there isn't that much of a risk involved. Just be careful with what gadget you download based on the ratings, downloads, reviews a gadget has (Best way to find out if a gadget is reliable or not).

Can I add my own RSS feeds to the Windows 7 RSS feed gadget?

r00ster

Can I add the my own RSS feeds to the Windows 7 gadget. When I open this gadget I can only see the default ones they put on. I can choose which categories of feeds I want to see, but still I can't add my favorite feeds?

Does anyone know if it is possible?

Answer
You need to go to the page that provides the link to the RSS feed and click it on Internet Explorer (you can try this one which is from google news http://news.google.com/news?pz=1&ned=us&hl=en&topic=h&num=3&output=rss) and when you are seeing the feed on IE you will get the option on top to "Subscribe to this feed" which will add it to the list that is shown on the gadget.

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Can you download Windows 7 gadgets on to a USB?

good windows 7 gadget image

Daniel Coo

I want to download some Windows 7 gadgets on my PC and then put them on to my Windows 7 laptop via USB. Is it possible?

Answer
they should just come up with "save as", if they just install when you click them, try right clicking and "save target as" then double click them on the other system, or put them in a folder like
C:\Temp
then open the browser & put in
C:\Temp\
and then full file name, inc the extention after the .

it is safe to instal windows 7 gadgets from the internet what is the risks?

temamr

it is safe to instal windows 7 gadgets from the internet
1-what is the risks
2-i want for example to instal that gadgets
Talking Clock 1.4
what is the risk that can happen to my windows

Answer
Risks - Getting viruses, trojans, things like that. But if you open the gadgets windows from the right click menu and click the "get more gadgets online." Any gadgets from that Microsoft website should be perfectly safe as I reckon that Microsoft checked all of them and you also download them from Microsoft's servers.

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Can I add my own RSS feeds to the Windows 7 RSS feed gadget?

good windows 7 gadget image

r00ster

Can I add the my own RSS feeds to the Windows 7 gadget. When I open this gadget I can only see the default ones they put on. I can choose which categories of feeds I want to see, but still I can't add my favorite feeds?

Does anyone know if it is possible?

Answer
You need to go to the page that provides the link to the RSS feed and click it on Internet Explorer (you can try this one which is from google news http://news.google.com/news?pz=1&ned=us&hl=en&topic=h&num=3&output=rss) and when you are seeing the feed on IE you will get the option on top to "Subscribe to this feed" which will add it to the list that is shown on the gadget.

Can you download Windows 7 gadgets on to a USB?

Daniel Coo

I want to download some Windows 7 gadgets on my PC and then put them on to my Windows 7 laptop via USB. Is it possible?

Answer
they should just come up with "save as", if they just install when you click them, try right clicking and "save target as" then double click them on the other system, or put them in a folder like
C:\Temp
then open the browser & put in
C:\Temp\
and then full file name, inc the extention after the .

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Is it possible to make my own Windows 7 desktop gadgets?

good windows 7 gadget image

Arrika S

I did a search and didn't come up with anything on making my own gadgets for Windows 7. I am experienced with Photoshop, so I would only need instructions on what file format and things like that.

Answer
I have some gadgets on my desktop. They were there when I first bought my computer.

Can someone help me with my windows 7 gadgets?

KinToChuck

I have a Windows 7 hp laptop. I have some gadgets on the right side of my screen such as the calendar, CPU usage meter, reversi, etc. But since a few months ago, almost every time I turn on my computer, the gadgets move to the left about 2 inches. I move them back to the right side again but the next time I turn on my computer, the move to the left again. Does anyone else have this problem? Can anyone tell me what is wrong with it?

Answer
Hi Landon,

By default, gadgets "stick" to each other and to the edge of the screen, however you should be able to move them wherever you want them by simply dragging them to a different location on your desktop. You can read more about customizing your desktop gadgets here, http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Customize-desktop-gadgets

Cheers,
Cassandra
Microsoft Windows Outreach

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Where can i find windows 7 gadgets?

good windows 7 gadget image

J

since windows "retired" most of their gadgets they have taken all but a select few off their website. If anyone knows of a website that archived all of the windows 7 gadgets it would be greatly appreciated.

Answer
Gadgets are mini-programs that offer information at a glance and provide easy access to frequently used tools. Some of the gadgets that come with Windows 7 are Calendar, Clock, Weather, Feed Headlines, Slide Show, and Picture Puzzle.

Is it possible to make my own Windows 7 desktop gadgets?

Arrika S

I did a search and didn't come up with anything on making my own gadgets for Windows 7. I am experienced with Photoshop, so I would only need instructions on what file format and things like that.

Answer
I have some gadgets on my desktop. They were there when I first bought my computer.

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It is safe to instal windows 7 gadgets from the internet what is the risks?

good windows 7 gadget image

temamr

it is safe to instal windows 7 gadgets from the internet
1-what is the risks
2-i want for example to instal that gadgets
Talking Clock 1.4
what is the risk that can happen to my windows

Answer
Well there isn't that much of a risk involved. Just be careful with what gadget you download based on the ratings, downloads, reviews a gadget has (Best way to find out if a gadget is reliable or not).

Can I add my own RSS feeds to the Windows 7 RSS feed gadget?

r00ster

Can I add the my own RSS feeds to the Windows 7 gadget. When I open this gadget I can only see the default ones they put on. I can choose which categories of feeds I want to see, but still I can't add my favorite feeds?

Does anyone know if it is possible?

Answer
You need to go to the page that provides the link to the RSS feed and click it on Internet Explorer (you can try this one which is from google news http://news.google.com/news?pz=1&ned=us&hl=en&topic=h&num=3&output=rss) and when you are seeing the feed on IE you will get the option on top to "Subscribe to this feed" which will add it to the list that is shown on the gadget.

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it is safe to instal windows 7 gadgets from the internet what is the risks?

good windows 7 gadget image

temamr

it is safe to instal windows 7 gadgets from the internet
1-what is the risks
2-i want for example to instal that gadgets
Talking Clock 1.4
what is the risk that can happen to my windows

Answer
Risks - Getting viruses, trojans, things like that. But if you open the gadgets windows from the right click menu and click the "get more gadgets online." Any gadgets from that Microsoft website should be perfectly safe as I reckon that Microsoft checked all of them and you also download them from Microsoft's servers.

Where can i find windows 7 gadgets?

J

since windows "retired" most of their gadgets they have taken all but a select few off their website. If anyone knows of a website that archived all of the windows 7 gadgets it would be greatly appreciated.

Answer
Gadgets are mini-programs that offer information at a glance and provide easy access to frequently used tools. Some of the gadgets that come with Windows 7 are Calendar, Clock, Weather, Feed Headlines, Slide Show, and Picture Puzzle.

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