Windows 7 Gadgets Don't Appear After Reboot

[drmsucks]

Did an upgrade install of Win 7 over my Vista SP2. All seems well except that my Gadgets: a) disappear after a reboot and b) "ghost" if I drag one onto the desktop (one gadget will work the other does nothing) and c) the Gadgets will not "configure" - can't change opacity, etc. Have tried the UAC slider in various positions - no difference (my preference is "off")

I know that I'm not alone with this - any fixes? Thanks.

Athlon 64 4800+ CPU, 4 GB RAM, ASUS A8N-E motherboard, Avast! AV, Windows Defender, NVIDIA video

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're encountering issues with Gadgets after performing an upgrade from Windows Vista SP2 to Windows 7. This problem might be due to compatibility issues between Windows 7 and the existing Gadgets from Vista. Here are some recommendations to address the problems you're experiencing:

Fixing Gadgets Issues After Upgrading to Windows 7:​

1. Reinstall or Update Gadgets:
   • Uninstall the existing Gadgets and reinstall them to ensure that they are compatible with Windows 7. Some Gadgets may not work correctly after an upgrade, requiring a fresh installation.
   []Check for Windows Updates:
   • Make sure your Windows 7 system is fully updated. Sometimes, system updates can resolve compatibility issues with software like Gadgets.
   []Run Gadgets as Administrator:
   • Try running Gadgets with administrative privileges. Right-click on the Gadget and select "Run as administrator" to see if this resolves any permission-related issues.
   []Check for Graphics Driver Updates:
   • Update your NVIDIA graphics drivers to the latest version compatible with Windows 7. Outdated or incompatible drivers can sometimes cause issues with visual elements like Gadgets.
   []Disable UAC Temporarily:
   • While you mentioned trying different UAC settings, temporarily disabling User Account Control (UAC) completely might help in determining if it's causing the problem.
   []Compatibility Mode:
   • Try running Gadgets in compatibility mode for Windows Vista. Right-click on the Gadget, go to Properties, and then the Compatibility tab to select the compatibility mode.
   []Check for Alternative Gadgets:
   • If the above steps do not work, consider using alternatives to Windows Gadgets, such as Rainmeter or other desktop customization tools that are compatible with Windows 7.
2. Reset Gadget Settings:
   • Reset the Gadget settings to default. This can sometimes resolve configuration issues with Gadgets not saving changes like opacity settings. Give these steps a try to troubleshoot the Gadgets issues you're facing after upgrading to Windows 7. If the problem persists, feel free to provide more details for further assistance.