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Can't display desktop gadgets because UAC is turned off

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by BurrWalnut, 2009/02/01.

  1. 2009/02/01
    BurrWalnut

    BurrWalnut Well-Known Member Alumni Thread Starter

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    If you have UAC turned off but want to see the desktop gadgets, this registry key addition works:
    1. Click the Windows Orb (Start), type regedit, press Enter and navigate to registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Sidebar\Settings. Right-click in the right pane and click New > DWORD, name it AllowElevatedProcess and Modify its value to 1.

    2. Now go to Control Panel > All Control Panel Items > Desktop Gadgets and update as required.

    If you're nervous about changing the registry, create a system restore point first.
     
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  2. 2009/02/01
    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    hmmmm. I always turn off UAC and always turn on gadgets and haven't had any problems.....But I guess, if I do have a problem, I now know how to fix it;)
     
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    Arie

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    But are you talking about Windows 7?

    Because thats where the problem arises. Since Gadgets are now located on the desktop, no longer on the Sidebar.
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    Ooops My Bad. Thought I was in the Vista forum;)
     
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