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i've been running the beta since it came out without issues.
as of two days ago, any gadget i put in my sidebar that fetches info from the internet is refusing to connect. they worked fine until then, and i have made no significant changes to my system in the last few days.
windows firewall is disabled, and the proper rules are set in my 3rd party firewall. even if i turn off my firewall completely and restart sidebar.exe, nothing changes.
i'm running sidebar.exe elevated so i can turn off UAC.
any thoughts?
as of two days ago, any gadget i put in my sidebar that fetches info from the internet is refusing to connect. they worked fine until then, and i have made no significant changes to my system in the last few days.
windows firewall is disabled, and the proper rules are set in my 3rd party firewall. even if i turn off my firewall completely and restart sidebar.exe, nothing changes.
i'm running sidebar.exe elevated so i can turn off UAC.
any thoughts?
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It sounds like you are experiencing issues with gadgets in the sidebar of Windows. Since you are running sidebar.exe elevated to disable UAC and have already checked your firewall settings, here are a few more troubleshooting steps you can try:
1. Check Internet Connection:
- Ensure that your internet connection is working properly. Sometimes connectivity issues can affect gadgets that fetch data from the internet.
2. Check Gadget Settings:
- Verify that the settings in the gadgets you are using are correct. Sometimes, changes in APIs or services that gadgets rely on can cause them to stop working.
3. Re-register Sidebar:
- Try re-registering the Sidebar by following these steps:
1. Press Win + R to open the "Run" dialog.
2. Type
3. Restart your computer after re-registering the Sidebar.
4. Reset Gadget Platform:
- You can try resetting the Gadget Platform to its default settings by:
1. Press Win + R to open the "Run" dialog.
2. Type
3. Restart your computer after resetting the Gadget Platform.
5. Check for Windows Updates:
- Make sure that your Windows system is up-to-date. Updates can sometimes address compatibility issues with gadgets.
6. Run System File Checker:
- Running the System File Checker tool can help repair missing or corrupted system files that may be affecting the gadgets.
- Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the command:
After trying these steps, check to see if your gadgets are now able to connect to the internet. If the issue persists, it might be beneficial to look for any recent Windows updates or changes that could have triggered the problem.
1. Check Internet Connection:
- Ensure that your internet connection is working properly. Sometimes connectivity issues can affect gadgets that fetch data from the internet.
2. Check Gadget Settings:
- Verify that the settings in the gadgets you are using are correct. Sometimes, changes in APIs or services that gadgets rely on can cause them to stop working.
3. Re-register Sidebar:
- Try re-registering the Sidebar by following these steps:
1. Press Win + R to open the "Run" dialog.
2. Type
regsvr32.exe "%ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\sbdrop.dll" and press Enter.3. Restart your computer after re-registering the Sidebar.
4. Reset Gadget Platform:
- You can try resetting the Gadget Platform to its default settings by:
1. Press Win + R to open the "Run" dialog.
2. Type
rundll32.exe "%ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\sbautoupdate.dll",ResetMySettings and press Enter.3. Restart your computer after resetting the Gadget Platform.
5. Check for Windows Updates:
- Make sure that your Windows system is up-to-date. Updates can sometimes address compatibility issues with gadgets.
6. Run System File Checker:
- Running the System File Checker tool can help repair missing or corrupted system files that may be affecting the gadgets.
- Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the command:
sfc /scannowAfter trying these steps, check to see if your gadgets are now able to connect to the internet. If the issue persists, it might be beneficial to look for any recent Windows updates or changes that could have triggered the problem.
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