How to Enable Gadgets in Vista

You can download third-party gadgets from the Internet.

Windows Vista includes gadgets, small programs that are displayed in the Windows Sidebar at the right side of the Widows Vista desktop. These gadgets display information such as the weather, time and pictures. The sidebar appears on the Windows Vista desktop by default. If it's been disabled, you can re-enable gadgets by opening the Windows Sidebar application. You can also set the sidebar to open each time you start your computer.

Instructions

1. Click "Start" and select "All Programs," "Accessories" and "Windows Sidebar."

2. Right-click the sidebar that appears at the right side of your screen and click "Properties."

3. Click the "Start Sidebar When Windows Starts" check box at the top of the "Windows Sidebar Properties" window.

4. Click "OK."

Tips & Warnings

• Add gadgets by clicking the "+" icon at the top of the sidebar and double-clicking the gadget you want displayed in the gadget window that appears.

References

• Microsoft Windows: Windows Sidebar and Gadgets (Overview)