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• Windows sidebar calendar problem, sees nothing except chassis. How can I solve?

  Windows sidebar calendar problem, sees nothing except chassis. How can I solve?

  Hello SEEN H K,

  1. this work was very well at any time before your computer?

  I suggest that you try the methods below to resolve this issue:

  Method 1:

  Open a windows Explorer window and then paste the following text in the address bar:

  %LocalAppData%\microsoft\Windows sidebar

  This will open the Sidebar gadgets folder, where you should see a file named Settings.ini.

  If this is due to recent changes to the computer, I suggest that you do a system restore on your computer.

  a. Click Start, type system restore in the search box and then in the list click on the system restore program.

  b. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type your password or click on continue.

  (c) in the System Restore dialog box, click on choose a different restore point and then click Next.

  d. in the list of restore points, click a restore point created before you started having the problem, and then click Next.

  e. click Finish.

  You can see the following article for reference:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/system-restore-frequently-asked-questions

  Thank you
  Irfan H, Engineer Support Microsoft Answers.

• Windows Sidebar problems

  My Windows Sidebar works, but none of the installed gadgets will be. I tried to restart my laptop but it does nothing to change the final outcome. I also have the latest version of Java (I thought that this could be the problem). I followed some of the suggestions of others and all seems to be well positioned. Suggestions as to how I might be able to solve this problem?

  Gilbert

  Find out if one of the following methods works for you:

  Sidebar Gadget not working not properly
  Note: look for responses from veebull and president of DNA
  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en/itprovistadesktopui/thread/5d734cdb-757f-4801-8f28-3cca36ccf7ba

  How can I restore windows sidebar
  http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=963010

  How to fix broken sidebar
  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/how-to-repair-your-crashed-or-hanging-Vista-Sidebar/

  How can I repair/reinstall Windows Sidebar
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistaappearance/thread/802e24fe-4DD3-4EE3-b2b5-5eba88595598
  

• Vista Windows Sidebar problem

  Hi just wondering if anyone knows why my sidebar gadgets do not work. I put in the sidebar, but nothing loads and if I go to properties, they are in it can someone please help

  Sidebar Gadget not working not properly
  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en/itprovistadesktopui/thread/5d734cdb-757f-4801-8f28-3cca36ccf7ba
  Note: look for responses from veebull and president of DNA

  How to restore Windows Sidebar
  http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=963010

  For the benefits of others looking for answers, please mark as answer suggestion if it solves your problem.

• Windows Sidebar problems since the installation of Vista Service Pack 2

  I installed Vista Service Pack 2 today. After the installation of the windows sidebar has stopped working. For example the actions of Gadget, Gadget of the currency, in fact all of the gadgets that require a live stream display the message "Service unavailable". Some gadgets loading is no longer at the side bar, double click on, for example Weatherbug & multimeter (D).  I tried a system restore, but the problem remains, so I did an extra restore to indeed to reinstall Vista Service Pack. I also reset the router and Modem

  I tried to remove the gadgets from the sidebar and load it again but the problem still remains.  So I decided to download gadgets again on the Microsoft site but when I click on the link in the window "Get more Gadgets online" link does not work. This problem is only since installing Vista Service Pack 2 any what help you can give me to eliminate these problems would be most appreciated

  Tony

  Tony,
  Have you checked your firewall to see if the file sidebar.exe is allowed?  When you have downloaded the update it probably resets the security settings for this program if your firewall blocks most likely it.  First try.

  Have you double checked the control panel for the side bar to ensure that it was activated?  Again, the setting could have been modified by the service pack.
  Try this, it includes a section "fix it for me":
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/963010

  Let us know if it helps or if you need further assistance.
  Thank you

  Gloria
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Problem with Windows Sidebar

  My Windows Sidebar works, but gadgets are not - the clock is all black with no numbers or anything like that and other gadgets are just little white boxes with nothing in it.

  I am facing this problem after removing McAfee on my system.

  Help, please.

  Hello
   
  Step 1: We recommend that you first of all to you to delete using the McAfee McAfee removal tool. To do this, follow these steps.
  1 visit the following site and download the tool: http://download.mcafee.com/products/licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe
  2. run the tool to remove the McAfee software.
  3 restart the computer for changes to take effect.
   
  Step 2: Try to uninstall and Restore gadgets and check the result. To do this, try the following steps.
  1. at the top of the sidebar, click the + to open the Gadget Gallery.
  2. right click on the gadget and then click on uninstall.
   
  Note: If you uninstall gadgets that come with Windows, you can restore them to the Gadget Gallery by following these steps:
  a. open the properties of the Windows Sidebar by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel configuration, on appearance and personalization, and then click Windows Sidebar Properties.
  b. click on Restore gadgets installed with Windows.
  c. check the functionality of the gadgets.
   
  For more information on "Windows Sidebar: frequently asked questions" visit this link:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/Windows-Sidebar-frequently-asked-questions
   
  I hope this helps.
   
  Kind regards
  Syed
  Answers from Microsoft supports the engineer.

• Windows Sidebar problem

  Hello

  hope someone can help with this.  I am running windows Vista Home Premium Edition SP2 and finally had time to fixation of a shift in my wired network connection (which was caused by the sidebar). In the end, I discovered its virtually impossible to uninstall, so downloaded an official fix to avoid that it launch and for security against the dubious gadgets.

  Result, I thought that during the restart, sidebar did not open, but now whenever I log in, although the Sidebar won't load, I get this message even with no way to turn it off (except by clicking ok every time) "Windows Sidebar is managed by your system administrator".  Anyone have any idea how to prevent this message from appearing every time that I connect?

  Tried different things, like trying to delete the files, but they are protected as my own admin account is clearly not "admin system" means the message.

  I am pleased that the Sidebar displays, even though she still seems to slow down my connection network (so why I wanted to install or remove it in the first place), but if I could only keep this message to every newspaper, I live with the slow connection and be a happy man!

  Tried NB restore before I downloaded the fix, but restriction "system administrator" has not disappeared.

  Hello

  Sorry for the late reply.

  How to enable or disable the sidebar of Windows

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/81260-Windows-Sidebar-startup.html

  Try the solution proposed here to turn off the message

  http://www.Winhelponline.com/articles/166/1/error-Windows-Sidebar-is-managed-by-your-system-administrator-when-you-try-to-open-the-Windows-Sidebar.html

• Background to the Windows Sidebar is now white opaque

  After the latest Windows updates have been applied to my Vista laptop, the background of the Windows Sidebar is now opaque white and not transparent. How can I change to transparent so I can see the image of the Office under?

  Woo Hoo!  Had the same problem and stumbled upon the solution.   You MUST open the Panel configuration... then the customization of your monitor.  Once there, select "Window color and appearance."  You then set your color scheme to "Windows Vista Basic"... and waala!  Your sidebar is back to transparent.

• Hi, my change desktop windows sidebar gadget has been updated (a week ago).

  Hi, my change desktop windows sidebar gadget has been updated (a week ago).

  Hi KAKueh,

  For problems with Microsoft Money, you can post your questions in the Microsoft Money forums for assistance.

  http://social.Microsoft.com/forums/is/money/threads

• How can I repair/reinstall Windows Sidebar

  From: Cedarhollow

  To try to resolve a major problem with my computer... working with Dell technical support... my sidebar has been uninstalled or something somehow. I can download gadgets galore... but how to make the actual program of the rear side bar yet?  I really liked and had NO problem with it.  The real problem had nothing to do with the actual sidebar.

  From: Daniel Martin

  Reinstall Windows Vista - Windows Sidebar repair -.

  Try the following steps:

  Click Start, all programs, accessories, right-click on command prompt and select "Run as Administrator".

  Type these commands one by one:

  Regsvr32 atl.dll

  Regsvr32 "%ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\sbdrop.dll".

  Regsvr32 "%ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\wlsrvc.dll".

  Daniel Martin
  Microsoft MVP Windows - Shell/User

  Another response of the community of Windows Vista discussion groups

• lost Windows Sidebar gadgets, how to renew?

  Accidentally deleted Sidebar gadgets.   Attempts to renew the sidebar, but receive only the message: "Windows Sidebar is operated by the administrator."  I am the only user of that PC.

  How to readd Windows Sidebar Gadgets?  How mean I am only user?

  Hello

  Method 1: I suggest you try the procedure described in the link and check.

  How to restore the sidebar of Windows?
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/963010

  Method 2: If the problem is still not resolved, you can try to do restore the system from the link and check.

  What is system restore?
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-is-system-restore

  Note: When you perform the system restore to restore the computer to a previous state, programs and updates that you have installed are removed.

  You can check the link for more information:

  Windows Sidebar: Frequently asked questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/Windows-Sidebar-frequently-asked-questions

  Hope this information is useful.

• reads message ' Windows sidebar operated by the system administrator.

  Lost component and all the gadgets.  How to reinstall?  Message appears: "Windows Sidebar is managed by the system administrator.  I AM the administrator

  But how do you mean this?   Maddening!

  Hello

  Remember to make changes on the computer before this problem?

  Follow these methods.

  
  Method 1: I suggest you follow this article. This article helps you to solve the problem and make Windows Sidebar reappear.
  How to restore the sidebar of Windows?
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/963010

  Method 2: if that doesn't help, you can follow these steps.

  Important: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, follow this link
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/back-up-the-registry

  a. click Startand then click all programs.

  b. click Accessoriesand then click run.

  c. type regeditand then click OK.

  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click allow.

  d. identify the and click the following registry key:

  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Windows

  e. in the pane, click with the right button on TurnOffSidebar and click Remove. Click Yes to confirm delete.

  f. now navigate to the following registry key:

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Windows

  g. in the pane, click with the right button on TurnOffSidebar and click Remove. Click Yes to confirm delete.

  h. close the registry, and then restart the computer. Check whether the problem is resolved.

• Clock Windows Sidebar does not work

  April 29, 2009 as a result of updates to Windows Vista, my clock does not now in the Windows Sidebar.  Any connection? Any suggestions for a fix?  Maybe a registry problem?  Future updates will fix the problem, if all goes well?

  Bob F

  Hi Bob,

  You "shouldn't" have problems, roll back to IE 7.

  If you are worried, you can always do a system restore, which exterminates the any software installed after the date of restoration.

  Here is a link on how to do a system restore.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/936212/

  Matt Hudson
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Windows sidebar slideshow showing signs of cross gadget

  I just installed windows vista Home premium on my PC which has been originally pre-installed with vista Home basic. The administrator account is working perfectly. but the standard accounts give problems. All icons present in the help windows shows a sign of the Red Cross instead of the usual image. also like puzzle photo and slideshow gadgets also show the same cross sign instead of the image. Although in the admin account, there is no problem, but in the standard accounts this problem prevails. Please help me with this.

  Hello

  Method 1:
  This problem can occur if the gadgets are corrupt.
  You can try to restore the gadget.
  You can follow the steps:
  a. right click on the gadget.
  b. go to properties.
  c. at the bottom of the window you will find a tab to restore Gadgets installed with Windows, click it.
  This will restore it to the default setting. This should get your gadget work

  Method 2:
  I suggest you to next red X in windows help works to follow.
  a. go to Internet Explorer and then go to tools.
  b. click on Internet Option and go to advanced.
  c. check "Show image" and click Ok
  See also the link for help:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/283807

  
  Method 3:
  It seems that the system for Windows Sidebar files are damaged or missing. You can therefore perform a SFC scan and check:
  See this for more details.

  How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  Method 4:
  You can also try to do a clean boot and check.
  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
  Note: after a repair, be sure to set the computer to start as usual as mentioned in step 7 in the Knowledge Base article.

  Method 5:
  If the problem persists, then you can create a new user account and verify:
  For more information, visit the below mentioned link:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/create-a-user-account

  If the problem is resolved in the new user account, you may have corrupted profile.

  Here is the link for troubleshooting a corrupted profile, you can follow the steps mentioned in the link.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/fix-a-corrupted-user-profile

• Windows Sidebar has stopped working

  So a week ago I had a virus, it was picked up by AVG and it has been deleted.  I always spent in SafeMode however, and proceeded to scan of my computer with AVG, Malwarebytes, Microsoft essentials, Spybot - Search and destroy, TDSSKILLER and SUPERAntispyware.  AVG found a Trojan called AGENT.something horse or another.  I deleted it.  Then I restarted my computer and it took a while to load.  Basically it froze for about a minute, and then a message pops up saying "windows Sidebar has stopped working".    I tried to manually, open the Windows Sidebar and my computer freezes for a minute and then the same error message occurs.  Also, I tried to fix it through the command prompt using this method :(http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/117192-windows-sidebar-will-not-start-vista.html.

  So my question is how I solve this problem?  I still have a virus, or if he just has been altered by the virus?  Is it possible to reinstall the sidebar or reset it?

  It seems that there is a bit of the system of corruption, if she fails to recognize the "sfc/scannow" command try to run this utility http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821 to verify and possibly repair damaged/corrupted packets.