Windows Vista Windows sidebar lovers

[uhaligani]

If there are any readers who really do like that sidebar, then switch it off and download this (free) http://www.desktopsidebar.com/
It has several improved functions and more "gadgets"

 

[Brendan]

It is ugly though.

 

[Kyle]

The sidebar is a resource whore.
It looks nice for RAM. =D

 

[ViennaX]

Yep I agree. Its Freakin ugly and a resource hog..

 

[kensh]

How much ram do you guys have that you're worried about the sidebar? I love my sidebar. I have 4 gadgets and it takes up 30 mb of ram, not a lot.

 

[Kyle]

You must have a special sidebar.
Mine takes about 500 MB with four standard gadgets.
I have 4 GB now, so it's all good, but it's still a resource whore.

 

[Matt]

I have the default Vista sidebar with CPU usage, Network meter, and uptime, and it's using 21MB of RAM. There must be something wrong with your install if it's using 500MB...

 

[Kyle]

Or there must be something seriously right with yours.
I checked at work as well, and they range from 250 to 600 mb.

 

[ZankerH]

Or there must be something seriously right with yours.
I checked at work as well, and they range from 250 to 600 mb.

On the contrary, I do believe the error to be on your side.