Windows 7 Gadgets freezes randomly

as the title says, my windows 7 gadgets random gel (no image on a black background) / (stop working) while I watch movie / after playing the game (COD4)...

I had to restart the sidebar.exe in the Manager of tasks... :(

-Windows 7 Ultimate N x 64 Build 7600

Thank you! He fixed the problems...

You are decent!

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