How to install and uninstall a gadget in Windows Vista sidebar

written by: Derek Coleman; article published: year 2007, month 02;


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Installing a gadget

Downloading and installing a gadget isn't hard, but there are a number of steps. Here's what you'll see if you use Internet Explorer, for example:

  • A warning that you're installing software not written by Microsoft (click OK).

  • The File Download dialog box (click Save).

  • The Save As dialog box, asking where to store the download (click Save).

Unless you interfered, Internet Explorer drops the new gadget into your Personal->Downloads folder. Open that folder, and then double-click the new gadget to install it.

Uninstalling a gadget

If you decide you don't want a gadget, you can just close it (right-click it; from the shortcut menu, choose Close Gadget). That leaves it on your PC, but dormant.

If, on the other hand, you really doubt you'll ever need it again, open your Gadget Gallery. Right-click the offending gadget; from the shortcut menu, choose Uninstall. Now it's really, truly gone.

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