It seems like you're experiencing issues with the gadgets not loading in the sidebar. Gadgets are small applications or tools that provide specific functionality or information on your desktop or within applications. To troubleshoot this problem with the gadgets not loading, you can try the following steps: 1. Restart the Windows Desktop Gadgets: - Right-click on the desktop and select "Gadgets." - Remove all the existing gadgets from the desktop. - Restart the Windows Desktop Gadgets from the Control Panel. 2. Check Gadget Settings: - Right-click on the desktop and select "Gadgets." - Click on the "Options" or "Settings" for each gadget to ensure they are configured correctly. 3. Reset Windows Desktop Gadgets: - Press Win + R, type %localappdata%\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar, and press Enter. - Locate the Settings.ini file, delete it, and then close the folder. - Restart the Windows Desktop Gadgets. 4. Check for Updates: - Make sure your system is up to date with the latest Windows updates. 5. Run the Desktop Gadgets Platform: - Press Win + R, type services.msc, and press Enter. - Locate the "Desktop Window Manager Session Manager" service and ensure it is running. 6. Run the Desktop Gadgets: - Press Win + R, type control.exe desk.cpl,,@desktop, and press Enter. - Click on the "Desktop Gadgets" tab and ensure that the "Enable desktop gadgets on desktop" option is checked. By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot the issue with the gadgets not loading in the sidebar. If the issue persists, feel free to provide more details for further assistance.