Bring back 7's gadgets?

murah · 28 Apr 2014 at 02:14

Hi all I have not updated my PC for a good 5 months due to a horrible issue with a bum update and having to reflash my SSD from a back up.

But decided I would do it today for some reason, Anyway It's removed the windows 7 gadgets (I had a really nice one) and I'd like them back.

Is there a way since they disabled it?
many thanks

jh30uk · 28 Apr 2014 at 02:20

http://8gadgetpack.net/

My Win 8.1+

murah · 28 Apr 2014 at 02:32

I'm on windows 7 buddy
MS removed gadgets in 7 for "security reasons"

Mynight · 28 Apr 2014 at 02:36

Yeah "security" unfortunately the only way I found was via third party websites(which has got to be less secure). They instal like any normal software but end up in the gadgets area.

So annoying!

jh30uk · 28 Apr 2014 at 02:37

murah said:
I'm on windows 7 buddy
MS removed gadgets in 7 for "security reasons"

I know so install that or : http://nes.bplaced.net/sidebar7.html

I am sure the Win8 one will work, the Win7 one has an actual bar like Vista, the Gadgets are not on Desktop.

You may be able to change these setting but since I have not been on Win7 for a long time I would not know.

murah · 28 Apr 2014 at 02:37

I never downloaded more than the ones I had (All CPU meter) and Open hardware monitor. Why would they remove gadgets -.-

murah · 28 Apr 2014 at 03:06

Well I tried the 8gadgetpack one but what a surprise "requires win 8 or higher" , don't want a side bar just want my gadgets back.

Thanks though

jh30uk · 28 Apr 2014 at 03:19

http://gadgetsrevived.com/download-sidebar/ < Try to see if this installs on Win7

leigh_boy · 28 Apr 2014 at 11:34

i think the gadgets are tacky and use up memory im happy they are not there as standard

KIA · 28 Apr 2014 at 11:53

murah said:
Well I tried the 8gadgetpack one but what a surprise "requires win 8 or higher" , don't want a side bar just want my gadgets back.

Thanks though

Which gadgets are you trying to add?

jh30uk · 28 Apr 2014 at 16:05

leigh_boy said:
i think the gadgets are tacky and use up memory im happy they are not there as standard

How does that help OP and are you running 1GB of Memory?

Andy_82 · 28 Apr 2014 at 19:12

If you don't use internet explorer uninstall it and roll back to version 8 or 9, anything newer and gadgets don't work. Don't know of any other workarounds.

Edit: Obviously don't do this if you use ie as it'll be a security risk, might be one anyway. I would recommend once rolled back to use turn windows features on or off from control panal > Programs and Features.

Dougsnake · 28 Apr 2014 at 20:44

jh30uk said:
http://8gadgetpack.net/

My Win 8.1+

Nice one miss my gadgets from win 7 :cool:

jh30uk · 28 Apr 2014 at 20:54

The peep I helped said it will not install on Win7.

Dougsnake · 28 Apr 2014 at 21:10

Well im on 8.1 , maybe I should have made that clearer in previous post.....

Luke_Bowman · 28 Apr 2014 at 21:23

I still use win7 and never use the gadgets, seems like little gimmicks rather than actual practical applications

murah · 29 Apr 2014 at 12:41

some where very handy, had "All CPU monitor" told me my CPU usage, ram usage etc and when I double clicked on it , it would bring up task manager.

a side from that one I don't really care

IC3 · 29 Apr 2014 at 12:52

RainMeter
Xwidget

Edit

If you would like start menu from Win7, theres a free app which works flawlessly for me.

Pokki

leigh_boy · 29 Apr 2014 at 13:08

jh30uk said:
How does that help OP and are you running 1GB of Memory?

clearly not running 1gb ram.

Orcvader · 29 Apr 2014 at 14:58

Open the Start Menu and search for "Windows Features". Click on the first result and it should bring up a list of Windows Features.

Does "Windows Gadget Platform" not appear there for you? It does for me.

I have it disabled anyway, I much prefer Rainmeter.