gadgets

I know how to turn on the Windows Sidebar in Vista -- but, is it possible to
do that in Win 7?

Many thanks for any help!

On Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:24:24 -0500, "Retired" <>
wrote:

>I know how to turn on the Windows Sidebar in Vista -- but, is it possible to
>do that in Win 7?
>
>Many thanks for any help!

OF course there is, because MS always maintains compatibility with
previous releases when it comes to the user interface and makes it
easy for a user to move from one version to the next! Oh... wait...

Try the first two links in this google search. They should answer all
your questions: http://tinyurl.com/ykbgjqg

Right click on desktop > Gadgets
Russ

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"Retired" <> wrote in message
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> I know how to turn on the Windows Sidebar in Vista -- but, is it possible
> to do that in Win 7?
>
> Many thanks for any help!

I was referring to the feature that reserves the space for the gadgets,
regardless of what else you might be running, such as Internet Explorer.

I have a 17" screen on this laptop and don't need that much space on any of
my applications. Besides, if the space is reserved for gadgets, I can ALWAYS
see the clock, calendar, etc. Guess I just didn't make myself clear. Many
thanks, Russ -- nice try.

"Russ SBITS.Biz [SBS-MVP]" <> wrote in message
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> Right click on desktop > Gadgets
> Russ
>
> --
> Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz [SBS-MVP]
> MCP, MCPS, MCNPS, SBSC
> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist
> SBS2003 SBS2008 Support - www.SBITS.Biz
> Question or Second Opinion - www.PersonalITConsultant.com
> Free Trial Microsoft Online Services - www.Microsoft-Online-Services.com
>
>
> "Retired" <> wrote in message
> news7B0F413-229B-4A02-8285-...
>> I know how to turn on the Windows Sidebar in Vista -- but, is it possible
>> to do that in Win 7?
>>
>> Many thanks for any help!
>

On 2/27/10, Retired posted:
> I was referring to the feature that reserves the space for the gadgets,
> regardless of what else you might be running, such as Internet Explorer.

> I have a 17" screen on this laptop and don't need that much space on any of
> my applications. Besides, if the space is reserved for gadgets, I can ALWAYS
> see the clock, calendar, etc. Guess I just didn't make myself clear. Many
> thanks, Russ -- nice try.

Actually, Russ is right. His try was more than just nice, it was
correct.

The Sidebar is gone, but the gadgets happily reside on the desktop
anyway.

I put my gadgets in the same area where the Sidebar used to sit. YMMV.

> "Russ SBITS.Biz [SBS-MVP]" <> wrote in message
> news:36668D96-A1C4-448B-8221-...
>> Right click on desktop > Gadgets
>> Russ
>>
>> -- Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz [SBS-MVP]
>> MCP, MCPS, MCNPS, SBSC
>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist
>> SBS2003 SBS2008 Support - www.SBITS.Biz
>> Question or Second Opinion - www.PersonalITConsultant.com
>> Free Trial Microsoft Online Services - www.Microsoft-Online-Services.com
>>
>>
>> "Retired" <> wrote in message
>> news7B0F413-229B-4A02-8285-...
>>> I know how to turn on the Windows Sidebar in Vista -- but, is it possible
>>> to do that in Win 7?
>>>
>>> Many thanks for any help!
>>

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Sorry Retired,
I wasn't able to read your mind.
My Ex wife BTW still thinks I can do this..

Russ

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"Gene E. Bloch" <> wrote in message
news:uz#...
> On 2/27/10, Retired posted:
>> I was referring to the feature that reserves the space for the gadgets,
>> regardless of what else you might be running, such as Internet Explorer.
>
>> I have a 17" screen on this laptop and don't need that much space on any
>> of my applications. Besides, if the space is reserved for gadgets, I can
>> ALWAYS see the clock, calendar, etc. Guess I just didn't make myself
>> clear. Many thanks, Russ -- nice try.
>
> Actually, Russ is right. His try was more than just nice, it was correct.
>
> The Sidebar is gone, but the gadgets happily reside on the desktop anyway.
>
> I put my gadgets in the same area where the Sidebar used to sit. YMMV.
>
>> "Russ SBITS.Biz [SBS-MVP]" <> wrote in message
>> news:36668D96-A1C4-448B-8221-...
>>> Right click on desktop > Gadgets
>>> Russ
>>>
>>> -- Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz [SBS-MVP]
>>> MCP, MCPS, MCNPS, SBSC
>>> Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist
>>> SBS2003 SBS2008 Support - www.SBITS.Biz
>>> Question or Second Opinion - www.PersonalITConsultant.com
>>> Free Trial Microsoft Online Services - www.Microsoft-Online-Services.com
>>>
>>>
>>> "Retired" <> wrote in message
>>> news7B0F413-229B-4A02-8285-...
>>>> I know how to turn on the Windows Sidebar in Vista -- but, is it
>>>> possible to do that in Win 7?
>>>>
>>>> Many thanks for any help!
>>>
>
> --
> Gene Bloch 650.366.4267 lettersatblochg.com
>
>