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The sidebar removal tag covers discussions about the removal of the Windows Sidebar in early builds of Windows 7. Sources indicate that the sidebar was removed in favor of allowing gadgets to be placed directly on the desktop, with new Aero-based UI themes introduced. The tag focuses on this specific change in Windows 7 development, including how gadgets continued to function without the sidebar and the role of the Desktop Window Manager (DWM) in the new themes.
  1. J

    Windows 7 Sidebar removed, new "Aero-based" themes

    Source: Paul Thurrott (http://windowsitpro.com/article/articleid/99645/wininfo-short-takes-week-of-july-7-2008.html) I'm guessing the gadgets are still there but are just losing their bar, judging from what we already know about gadgets in Windows 7. Also, I'm guessing that "Aero-based"...
    • Josh the Nerd
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    • aero theme dwm gadgets paul thurrott recent builds sidebar removal ui changes user interface windows 7 windows info
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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