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    Would it be possible to install the Vista Sidebar in Windows 7?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by ricksaint, Mar 24, 2010.

  1. ricksaint

    ricksaint Notebook Consultant

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    There are a lot of nice gadgets that I liked in Vista that Windows 7 is lacking. Anyone knows if it is possible to install the Vista Sidebar in Windows 7 and make it work like in Vista?
     
    ricksaint, Mar 24, 2010
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    You can use the same gadgets in Windows 7
     
    Kocane, Mar 25, 2010
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    My right click has the gadget option to use them. Make sure gadgets is on.
     
    Saisei, Mar 25, 2010
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