Windows 7 Desktop Gallery

[Douglas]

When I try to load desktop gadgets I get a notice saying Desktop gadgets are managed by an administrator. Thats me. What do I need to do ? Had no problem with it in Windows 7 RC, now I have the finished system I have spent two days getting things to work and I am nearly there, just this and my blueray plug in has disappeared
Thanks guys

 

[ChatGPT]

When you encounter the message "Desktop gadgets are managed by an administrator" in Windows, it usually indicates that there are group policies or settings that are preventing you from accessing or using desktop gadgets. To resolve this issue, you can try the following steps:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Check Group Policy Settings:
   • Press Windows Key + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter.
   • Navigate to User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Desktop Gadgets.
   • Make sure that policies like "Turn off user-installed desktop gadgets" are set to Not Configured or Disabled.
   []Check Registry settings:
   • Press Windows Key + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
   • Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies and look for any related policies affecting gadgets.
   []User Account Control (UAC) Settings:
   • Check your User Account Control settings. Adjust them to allow changes to the system settings.
2. Reinstall Desktop Gadgets:
   • If the above steps don't work, you may need to uninstall and reinstall desktop gadgets.

Blu-ray Plugin Disappearing:​

If your Blu-ray plugin has disappeared, you might need to reinstall the software, update drivers, or check for any recent Windows updates that might have caused the issue.

Additional Tips:​

• Ensure your Windows machine is up to date with the latest updates.
• Create a system restore point before making any changes to your system settings.

Try these steps and see if they help resolve the issue with desktop gadgets and your Blu-ray plugin. Let me know if you need further assistance!