14
Aug
2010

1000 Gadgets for Windows 7

Year of issue: 2009
Genre: Gadgets
Developer: AddGadget.com
Developer site: http://addgadget.com/
Interface language:Russian English
Platform:Windows 7, Vista (not fully)
System requirements:RAM not less than 512 MB
Description:A gadget is a great way to improve the functionality of your system, and make your work easier, without installing large and resource-intensive applications. They are easy to find, install, and use, and are completely free.
Gadgets are made so that you can easily get the information you need, or use any function, and all this with a light touch of your fingers. And at the same time, they are located in front of your eyes, you do not need to "climb" through various multi-level menus to find a particular function. For this reason, many people like gadgets.
However, the concept of gadgets is not Microsoft's design. The first development of such programs was made by Konfabulator, which created the so-called widgets for the desktop. Widgets are just another name for gadgets. Subsequently, Konfabulator was bought by Yahoo! and renamed Yahoo! Widgets. You can easily download them, they work just like Windows gadgets.
Over time, other companies picked up the idea for gadgets. Google Desktop, for example, includes many features and gadgets that sit on the taskbar of your desktop. In the Apple world, there are also a large number of Mac widgets.
However, Microsoft has been a bit late in introducing gadgets. They first appeared in Windows Vista as part of the Vista Sidebar. Windows Gadgets proved to be very popular and survived the death of Sidebar, which was removed from Windows 7. Instead, in Windows 7, you are allowed to place gadgets all over your desktop, not just the Sidebar.

Add. information:900 gadgets need to be installed, and 100 gadgets in the Gadgets folder should be extracted to the Crogram FilesWindows Sidebar folder. Agree to replace files / folders.

30
jul
2010

200 gadgets for Windows 7

Year of issue: 2009
Genre: Gadgets
Developer: AddGadget.com
Developer site: http://addgadget.com/
Interface language: English
Platform: Windows 7
System requirements: RAM at least 256 MB
Description: Desktop Gadgets (General) Windows contains mini-programs called gadgets that provide quick help and quick access to commonly used tools. Gadgets allow, for example, to show slides, view constantly updated news headlines. Why do we need desktop gadgets? Desktop gadgets provide quick access to the environment ...

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but I
2009

Gadgets Program for Windows XP 6.0.6002.18005d

Year of issue: 2009
Genre: Gadgets
Developer: GadgetMix
Developer site: http://gadgetmix.com
Interface language: Russian
Platform: Windows XP, Vista
System requirements: Processor: Intel / AMD compatible at 1 GHz or higher
Description: A program for the implementation on XP of the sidebar of the desktop similar to Windows 7 / Vista using gadgets. Gadgets are miniature applications that show one or another information, for example: CPU and RAM utilization, clocks, weather informers and exchange rates, RSS feeds, news, notebook, calculator and much more ...

08
but I
2012

Theme for Windows 7 in the style of FC "Arsenal" / Theme for Windows 7

Year of issue: 2012
Genre: Theme
Number of files: 1

Format: JPG, theme, exe
Description: Football fans are in awe, especially Arsenal football club. It is possible for you to install a real football theme for Windows 7 on your desktop. As you can see, there are many add-ons and gadgets for the theme.

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but I
2012

A set of bright and dark themes for Windows 7 / Theme for Windows 7

Year of issue: 2012
Genre: Themes
Number of files: 6
Resolution: 1600x1200, 2560x1600
Format: JPG, theme, exe
Description: Themes for every taste for WINDOWS 7. Works on both 32-bit and 64-bit OS. I have not tried to install on Vista. Beautiful themes, one might even say very beautiful.
Add. Information: Difficulties during installation should not arise, everything is very clear there. Some themes have additional gadgets that you can also install as add-ons.

08
but I
2012

Theme for Windows 7 in Spider Dark style / Theme for Windows 7

Year of issue: 2012
Genre: Themes
Number of files: 1
Resolution: 1600x1200, 2560x1600
Format: JPG, exe
Description: Black Spiderman theme supports transparency effect, icon replacement, video wallpapers, system window backgrounds and much more. Works on both 32-bit and 64-bit OS. Performance is unknown on Vista.
Add. Information: Difficulties during installation should not arise, everything is very clear there.

09
apr
2012

Full Glass theme for Windows 7 / Full Glass theme for Windows 7

Year of issue: 2010
Genre: Themes
Number of files: 35
Resolution: 1600x1200, 2560x1600
Format: JPG, theme, exe
Bit depth: 32 / 64bit
Interface language: Russian
Operating system: Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, Home Premium, Enterprise.
Description: Transparent themes for the Windows 7 operating system. All design elements are thought out so well that the theme can be called ideal. It looks just class, just like glass. Installation instructions: 1) Install UniversalThemePatcher-x64.exe or UniversalThemePatcher-x86.exe depending on the bitness of your operating system 2) Select p ...

10
but I
2012

Theme for Windows 7 in the style of World of Warcraft / Theme for Windows 7

Year of issue: 2012
Genre: Theme
Number of files: 1
Resolution: 1600x1200, 2560x1600
Format: JPG, exe
Description: World of Warcraft is a beautiful and at the same time convenient theme for fans of this game. The design was made by the designer TheBull and as we can see in the picture everything is done at the highest level.
Add. Information: Difficulties during installation should not arise, everything is very clear there.

08
but I
2012

Theme for Windows 7 in AMD style / Theme for Windows 7

Year of issue: 2012
Genre: Theme
Number of files: 1
Resolution: 1600x1200, 2560x1600
Format: JPG, exe
Description: High quality theme in dark colors with AMD logo. The theme works on both 32 and 64 bit systems. The assembly includes a lot of gadgets and skins.
Add. Information: Difficulties during installation should not arise, everything is very clear there. The theme comes with additional gadgets that you can also install as an add-on.

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but I
2012

Razer Red & Green Theme for Windows 7 / Theme for Windows 7

Year of issue: 2012
Genre: Nema
Number of files: 1
Resolution: 1600x1200, 2560x1600
Format: JPG, exe
Description: We suggest adding two more themes to your design collection. Now red and green are still available.
Add. Information: The archive has skins RocketDock, for the transparency of the explorer window.

12
but I
2012

Undisputed VS 2 theme for Windows 7 / Theme for Windows 7

Year of issue: 2012
Genre: Theme
Number of files: 1
Resolution: 1600x1200, 2560x1600
Format: JPG, exe
Description: We advise you to take a closer look at this topic for Windows 7, especially for those who do not have very good eyesight. If you notice that the fonts are large enough, the turquoise stripes and rounds on the soft dark background of the taskbar do not in any way catch the eye, but simply complement it.
Add. Information: The kit also includes cursors, designer wallpapers and several original gadgets for the desktop.

12
but I
2012

MINIMAL VS theme for Windows 7 / Theme for Windows 7

Year of issue: 2012 Description: Not a bad theme for users who prefer dark glossy and transparent designs. It is also decorated with turquoise tones, in the form of various stripes both in the conductor and in other corners of the desktop.
Add. Information: The set of icons "Blue Black Elegant" is perfect for this theme, you can see it in the screenshot. For quick and easy installation, there is an automatic installer in the archive.

12
but I
2012

Adidas theme for Windows 7 / Theme for Windows 7

Year of issue: 2012
Genre: Theme
Number of files: 1
Resolution: 1600x1200, 2560x1600
Format: JPG, exe
Description: Adidas is the world leader in sporting goods. Probably such a solid brand deserves an exclusive theme for Windows 7.
Add. Information: Difficulties during installation should not arise, everything is very clear there.

12
but I
2012

HUD theme for Windows 7 / Theme for Windows 7

Year of issue: 2012
Genre: Theme
Number of files: 1
Resolution: 1600x1200, 2560x1600
Format: JPG, exe
Description: HUD Premium is a very attractive set for decorating your Windows 7 in dark blue techno style. One has only to copy the files to the themes folder and you will immediately have a choice between four varieties of this design. It should also be noted that you do not even need to fiddle with the system files, as this is all replaced automatically and after installation it will look like in the screenshot.
Add. Information: The design package includes: Skins for ObjectDock / RocketDock Skins for Rainmeter Ga ...

With the release of new versions of Windows OS, many functions of the "seven" were undeservedly forgotten by users. Among these forgotten chips are desktop gadgets.

Gadgets are special gadgets for the desktop in Windows 7. Their compactness allows a large number of functions to be placed right on the main computer screen. They are used to quickly access certain functions, monitor system status, improve the appearance of the main screen, etc.

Adding gadgets is available even for novice users; their installation and configuration will not be difficult. Below we will take a closer look at the features of launching and personalizing these program elements for a specific user.

First of all, the convenience of this tool is that it is actually always at hand at the user. You can open and install all the gadgets available in the system as follows:

To see all the elements available for adding, you just need to call the context menu on an empty area of the desktop with the right mouse button. Here, among all the items, select "Gadgets".
To install any gadget, right-click on it and select "Add".

On a note! The system will open a window with a set of gadgets currently installed on the computer. You can find and download new ones here using the corresponding function below.
The selected gadget will appear on your desktop in the place where you clicked at the beginning.
In the future, it can be dragged to any area of the screen.
You can also open the collection of gadgets by finding it in the list of programs in the main menu "Start".
You can remove the gadget from the desktop just by clicking the "cross" in the upper right corner of the element itself.

On a note! In order to completely remove an unwanted gadget from your computer, without the possibility of re-placing it on the desktop, you need to reopen the collection of gadgets, and by right-clicking, select the "Delete" item.

How to download additional gadgets

You can download and add new gadgets to yourself in addition to the preinstalled ones from various sources - or using the official gadgets store from Microsoft.

In order to download an item from the official gadget store from Microsoft, you need:

Further, the algorithm is as follows:

Read also useful and interesting information with two simple ways, in the article -

Customization and other manipulations with gadgets

Each gadget has its own set of settings for personalizing the display or setting functions, which can be opened by clicking the "Options" icon (images of a wrench) under the button to close the gadget.

However, there are general basic settings for its position and display directly on the desktop. You can call this setup menu by right-clicking on the gadget already installed on the desktop.

Here you can:

An example of configuring custom parameters for a gadget showing the status and performance of the system.

Disable all gadgets on your computer

In some situations, gadgets can be dangerous to the computer, because they have vulnerabilities when connecting to the Internet and working in other types of networks.

If the user has concerns about the quality of protection of his device, the use of gadgets should be stopped, and the elements themselves should be completely deactivated to eliminate threats.

In order to completely disable the use of any gadgets by the computer, you must:

Call, using the combination "Win (OS icon) + R", the line "Run", and write "gpedit.msc" in it.
A special window for editing group policy will open. Here we open the "Administrative Templates" category, in it - "Windows Components". Select "Desktop Gadgets" from all standard software components.
A mini-window will open for configuring various features and gadget access. Double-click the Disable Desktop Gadgets option.
The system will launch another window in which you can activate this parameter by selecting the "Enable" item and clicking "OK". After that, installation and use of desktop gadgets will not be possible.

Recovering deleted gadgets

In other cases, it may be necessary to restore an accidentally or intentionally deleted gadget.

You can recover a lost gadget in this way:

Video - How to Install, Remove or Disable Gadgets in Windows 7

28.12.2009 03:49

Gadgets (gadgets) are small programs that display a variety of information on the Windows 7 desktop.

How gadgets work in Windows 7

A gadget, like a web page, consists of graphics and files written in HTML, JavaScript and CSS. Therefore, to display gadgets, at least one browser must be installed on the system. The preinstalled (standard) Windows 7 gadgets require Internet Explorer to work. Some gadgets (for example, "Weather") require an Internet connection, other gadgets can work autonomously (for example, "Clock").

The gadget installation file is a regular zip archive with the extension .gadget... For the gadget to appear on the desktop, it must be installed and running.

To install the gadget, double-click the gadget installation package. This will add the gadget to your gadgets collection, from where you can add it to your desktop.

The Desktop Gadgets Collection is a panel that displays all installed gadgets. The operation of this panel is provided by the application sidebar.exe located in the folder % ProgramFiles% \ Windows Sidebar.

To open the Desktop Gadgets Gallery, right-click on the desktop and from the context menu that appears, select Gadgets.

Adding gadgets to the desktop

2. Double click on one of the offered gadgets.

Gadget menu

When you hover your mouse over a gadget, a small menu appears to the right of it.

Depending on the features of the gadget, this menu may contain buttons Close(removes the gadget from the Windows desktop), Parameters(displays additional settings on the screen), The size, Moving.

Removing a gadget

1. To remove a gadget from the collection, right-click on the desktop and select Gadgets.

2. Right-click the gadget you want to uninstall and select Delete.

After that, the gadget will not be available in the Gadgets Collection.

Recovering deleted gadgets

To restore all standard Windows 7 gadgets:

1. Open the Control Panel, set the view to "Category".

2. Click .

3. In the section Desktop gadgets click Recovering desktop gadgets installed by Windows.

To recover a deleted third-party gadget, simply install it again.

Turning the Gadgets feature on or off

By default, Windows 7 gadgets are enabled. You can disable the installation, viewing, and adding of gadgets to the desktop by using Windows Components in Control Panel and by using the Local Group Policy Editor (Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, and Windows 7 Enterprise only).

Turning gadgets on and off using the control panel

1. Open Control Panel (Large Icons View)> Programs and Features.

2. In the left menu select Turn Windows features on or off.

3. To turn off the Gadgets function, uncheck the Windows Gadgets Platform... To enable Gadgets, select this check box.

4. Restart your computer.

Turn gadgets on and off using the Local Group Policy Editor

1. Open the Start menu, type in the search bar and press Enter.

2. Take the desired action:

To disable the gadgets feature for your account, in the left menu of the Local Group Policy Editor, open Local Computer Policy> User Configuration> Administrative Templates> Windows Components> Desktop Gadgets .

To disable the "gadgets" function for all computer users, in the left menu of the local group policy editor, open Local Computer Policy> Computer Configuration> Administrative Templates> Windows Components> Desktop Gadgets, on the right side of the Local Group Policy Editor window, double-click the setting Disable Desktop Gadgets.

3. Select Turn on and press OK.

If enabled, desktop gadgets are disabled. If disabled or not configured, desktop gadgets will be enabled.

4. Restart your computer.

Building your own Windows gadgets

If you are familiar with programming languages such as HTML and JavaScript, and CSS cascading style sheets, then you can check out Donavan West's Guide to Building Windows Gadgets. The manual has been translated into Russian. While this guide is about creating gadgets for Windows Vista, it covers the general principles of building gadgets that are necessary to understand the process.

1. Gadgets in Windows 7 can be moved freely with the left mouse button within the desktop. To move widgets closer to each other, press and hold the Shift key while moving the gadget.

2. To always display the gadget on top of all open windows, right-click on it and select Over the rest of the windows.

3. To hide all active gadgets, right-click on the Windows 7 desktop, select View and uncheck the box Display desktop gadgets... To display the gadgets again, select this check box.

4. Press Windows Key + G to bring all active gadgets to the front.

5. To adjust the transparency of the gadget, right-click on it and set the opacity.

Preinstalled Windows 7 gadgets

Windows 7 contains nine preinstalled gadgets (gadgets):

Windows Media Center

This gadget is a handy, customizable Windows Media Center launcher.

Currency

If you have an Internet connection, the Currency gadget displays the value of the currencies selected by the user, according to the data of the MSN Money providers. In total, the gadget can display from 2 to 4 currencies. An internet connection is required for this gadget to work.

To add currency, click + in the lower right corner of the gadget. To remove currency, move the mouse pointer over it and click the red cross in the upper right corner.

To change currency, click its name and select the required currency from the list that appears.

Puzzle

Gadget "Puzzle" is a puzzle game. An Internet connection is not required for the gadget to work.

To view the picture you want to collect, click the "?" at the top of the gadget.

To automatically assemble or shuffle the mosaic, click the arrow icon in the upper right corner of the gadget.

The timer can be paused by clicking on the clock in the upper left corner of the gadget.

To change the picture, right-click on the gadget and select Parameters.

Web feed news headlines

This gadget allows you to view the news headlines of your web feeds (RSS feeds) without launching your browser (an internet connection is required, however). The gadget displays news only for those sites whose RSS feeds are added to the Internet Explorer browser. To view or change the list of RSS feeds, open Internet Explorer> Favorites> Channels Tab.

Any RSS feed you add to Internet Explorer will be available for display in the Feed News Headers gadget. For example, you can add our feed to always know when a new article appears on our site. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Launch Internet Explorer browser.

2. Enter the address of our RSS feed into the address bar: http: //www.site/feed/ and press Enter.

CPU indicator

The "CPU Indicator" gadget displays the load of RAM (right) and processor (left) in real time. It has no additional settings. An internet connection is not required for the gadget to work.

The calendar

Parameters and using the "..." button specify the required folder.

Here you can adjust the speed of changing the picture and select one of the transition effects from one image to another.

By default, images follow each other in the order in which they are sorted in the folder. The sequence of changing images in the gadget can be changed to random by checking the box "Images in random order".

The Clock gadget can display the time in any time zone known to the Windows operating system. To have the Clock gadget display a time other than the default time in OS settings, right-click the widget and select Parameters... On the gadget settings page, select the desired time zone and click OK.

To display the time on your desktop in several time zones (as in the flight control center), launch the Clock gadget as many times as necessary and set the required time zone in each time zone.

Also on the settings page, you can choose the appearance of the "Clock" gadget and even give the watch a name that will be displayed on the dial.

Download gadgets for Windows 7

There are many sites on the Internet offering gadget downloads. Since Windows 7 is a new operating system, at the time of this writing, many of the gadgets available for download are written for Windows Vista. Most of them work fine under Windows 7, however, their functionality may change. At the same time, gadgets written for Windows 7 may be incompatible with Vista.

When downloading third-party gadgets, you should pay attention to the bit depth and availability. Gadgets designed for 32-bit Windows 7 may not work in 64-bit Windows 7. Gadgets without a digital signature may fail to install or work incorrectly in Windows 7. In addition, unscrupulous publishers distribute viruses and other malware under the guise of gadgets. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you only download gadgets from trusted sites.

Windows 7 components