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  1. Windows 8 Tablets/PCs - Take your place

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    Windows 7 Desktop Gadgets Disappeared: How to Restore Missing Right-Click Options

    When I right click on the desktop, the button for the gadgets has gone! Followed by all my gadgets. Any ideas? Thanks
    • CalvT
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    • customization desktop gadgets missing right click troubleshooting user interface windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software

  3. Windows 7 "Speed Up" Boot Times 'Windows 7'

    Greetings. I have just joined Windows 7 forums today. I have noticed that there may be a few threads regarding 'boot up' in Windows 7. However, after performing some small technical tasks, I decided to post the results for the benefit of everyone. We presently were operating with DSL for...
    • Synoptic12
    • Thread
    • boot time disable feature dsl fios gadgets guidance internet speed line tests optimization performance phone issues recovery security startup symantec technical issues troubleshooting update user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  4. Microsoft Security Advisory (2719662): Vulnerabilities in Gadgets Could Allow Remote Code Execution

    Revision Note: V1.0 (July 10, 2012): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is announcing the availability of an automated Microsoft Fix it solution that disables the Windows Sidebar and Gadgets on supported editions of Windows Vista and Windows 7. Disabling the Windows Sidebar and...
    • News
    • Thread
    • advisory execution fix gadgets microsoft remote code execution security vulnerabilities windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts

  5. Air compressor for PC cleaning

    Hey guys! For years, I always had a compressed can of air which I use to clean my PC about once a week. I'm looking to get an electrical air compressor (which would save lots of money) and was wondering if you guys can suggest cheap ones that get the job done. These are 2 I saw for under $100...
    • zvit
    • Thread
    • air compressor budget cleaning cooling dust removal eco-friendly tech electrical equipment gadgets home improvement maintenance pc cleanup
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: General Computing

  6. Microsoft Security Advisory (2719662): Vulnerabilities in Gadgets Could Allow Remote Code Execution

    Revision Note: V1.0 (July 10, 2012): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is announcing the availability of an automated Microsoft Fix it solution that disables the Windows Sidebar and Gadgets on supported editions of Windows Vista and Windows 7. Disabling the Windows Sidebar and...
    • News
    • Thread
    • advisory arbitrary code automated consumer protection fix gadgets insecure gadgets malware microsoft remote code execution security sidebar software trusted sources update vulnerabilities windows windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts

  7. Windows 8 "Simple" Idea to Save "Legacy" Non-Touch Monitors and Laptops?

    If there is a way to create a touch screen plastic attachment ranging from 11" to 27" at first, but obviously getting larger as time goes on, transparent of course, and with adhesive to connect to existing monitor, we could use a Bluetooth or wireless attachment of some kind, or a USB connection...
    • Mike
    • Thread
    • accessories adhesive bluetooth compatibility diy feasibility future technology gadgets innovation laptop monitor non-touch displays polymer technology touch sensing touchscreen usb user experience windows 8
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  8. Windows 8 8 Upcoming High-End Windows 8 Tablets

    Bangalore: October is almost around the corner! October 2012 holds a lot of importance in the gadget world because Microsoft will officially launch its Windows 8 into the market. Source: Yahoo! News
    • News
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    • bangalore gadgets high-end launch microsoft news tablet technology upcoming windows 8
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds

  9. Microsoft Security Advisory (2719662): Vulnerabilities in Gadgets Could Allow Remote Code Execution

    Revision Note: V1.0 (July 10, 2012): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is announcing the availability of an automated Microsoft Fix it solution that disables the Windows Sidebar and Gadgets on supported editions of Windows Vista and Windows 7. Disabling the Windows Sidebar and...
    • News
    • Thread
    • advisory arbitrary code automated consumer protection fix gadgets insecure gadgets microsoft remote code execution security sidebar untrusted sources vulnerabilities windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
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    Windows 7 program has stopped working message always displayed

    I have I3 processor and 2 gb ram windows 7 HB 32 bit . many programs give this error like gadgets , ie . any solutions ? Problem signature: Problem Event Name: APPCRASH Application Name: sidebar.exe Application Version: 6.1.7601.17514 Application Timestamp: 4ce79791 Fault Module Name...
    • Mystic Gohan
    • Thread
    • 32-bit appcrash application error error error message fault module gadgets intel core i3 memory issues mshtml.dll performance recovery software issues system crash troubleshooting unsupported windows 7
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Where to Find Desktop Gadgets Now That Microsoft's Gallery Is Gone?

    Since microsoft have taken down the desktop gadget gallery to concentration on the next windows & then have the nerve to warn people about downloading & installing gadgets from untrusted sources which is everything but mircrosoft, where do we get gadgets from nowadays? I had gadgets for various...
    • VsUK
    • Thread
    • customization desktop gadgets installation microsoft software untrusted sources user experience windows 7 windows 8
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Software

  12. Microsoft Security Advisory (2719662): Vulnerabilities in Gadgets Could Allow Remote Code Execution

    Revision Note: V1.0 (July 10, 2012): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is announcing the availability of an automated Microsoft Fix it solution that disables the Windows Sidebar and Gadgets on supported editions of Windows Vista and Windows 7. Disabling the Windows Sidebar and...
    • News
    • Thread
    • advisory arbitrary execution fix gadgets microsoft protection remote security sidebar untrusted update vulnerabilities windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts

  13. Windows Vista Windows Vista/7 Users Need To Run This Killswitch Before Thursday

    Next Thursday (July 26), security researchers Mickey Shkatov and Toby Kohlenberg are scheduled to deliver a presentation at Black Hat USA 2012 hacker conference. There they will highlight weaknesses with a technology embedded into every Windows Vista or Windows 7 installation -- the Sidebar and...
    • News
    • Thread
    • black hat gadgets kill switch presentation research security technology vulnerabilities windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds

  14. Microsoft Security Advisory (2719662): Vulnerabilities in Gadgets Could Allow Remote Code Execution

    Revision Note: V1.0 (July 10, 2012): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is announcing the availability of an automated Microsoft Fix it solution that disables the Windows Sidebar and Gadgets on supported editions of Windows Vista and Windows 7. Disabling the Windows Sidebar and...
    • News
    • Thread
    • advisory arbitrary code automated customer safety cybersecurity execution execution risks fix gadgets insecure gadgets malware microsoft protection remote code execution security sidebar untrusted sources vulnerabilities windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts

  15. Windows 8 Missing Sidebar and Desktop Gadgets in Windows 8: What You Need to Know

    Seems like those of you who liked your SideBar and or Desktop Gadgets may find them missing, possibly for good in Windows 8 and..... Maybe in the previous OS(s) that supported them as well. Microsoft Security Advisory (2719662): Vulnerabilities in Gadgets Could Allow Remote Code Execution
    • Trouble
    • Thread
    • advisory features gadgets microsoft remote code execution security sidebar user experience vulnerabilities windows 8
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  16. Microsoft Security Advisory: Vulnerabilities in Gadgets could allow remote code execution

    Provides a link to Microsoft Security Advisory (2719662): Vulnerabilities in Gadgets could allow remote code execution. More...
    • News
    • Thread
    • advisory code execution gadgets microsoft remote security update vulnerabilities
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)

  17. Gadgets, certificate housekeeping and the July 2012 bulletins

    Before we dive into the July security updates, let’s change up the normal order and take a look at the two Security Advisories we are releasing today. One takes an exciting step into the future, while the other prepares us to take an equally important step away from the past. Security...
    • News
    • Thread
    • advisories certificate code signing critical update deployment digital certificates gadgets housekeeping internet explorer management microsoft microsoft store pki remote code execution risk management security update vulnerabilities windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts

  18. Microsoft Security Advisory (2719662): Vulnerabilities in Gadgets Could Allow Remote Code Execution

    Revision Note: V1.0 (July 10, 2012): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is announcing the availability of an automated Microsoft Fix it solution that disables the Windows Sidebar and Gadgets on supported editions of Windows Vista and Windows 7. Disabling the Windows Sidebar and...
    • News
    • Thread
    • advisory automated fix gadgets microsoft remote code execution security vulnerabilities windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
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    Windows 7 Gadget that will not work in 32 bit or 64 bit mode on windows 7 64 bit

    Hi, I hope this is a good place to post this. No one has ever been able to figure this one out for me. Maybe someone here can. I have a desktop gadget that works fine on Windows 7 32 bit OS, but will not work on a Windows 7 64 bit OS. I have tried running the 32 bit sidebar service (as...

  20. Windows 8 Exploring a Minimalist Taskbar Redesign: A Fun Experiment in Customization

    Here, just tossing this out, for no more reason than just for shits n giggles. I revamped, tidied, the Taskbar, just mucking about; normally, it Auto-hides. And, this is w/out (any) Gadgets or Sticky Notes showing. Picture is arbitrary. I may leave it like this, try it out, for a while...
    • Drew
    • Thread
    • auto-hide customization desktop gadgets reminders revamp sticky notes taskbar tidy todo user experience user interface visuals windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Desktop Customization