Quick Answer: Where Are Windows 7 Gadgets Stored?
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Turns out there is more than one location where Windows 7 and Windows Vista are storing gadgets. The common locations for gadgets that are installed on the system are the following two: Program FilesWindows SidebarGadgets. UsersUSERNAMEAppDataLocalMicrosoftWindows SidebarGadgets.

Where do I find gadgets on my computer?

Method #1Windows Desktop Gadgets

Or you can access them from the control panel, under the Appearance and Personalization section. You will see that now you have access to the classic desktop gadgets. Of course, if you want more gadgets, simply click on Get more gadgets online in the gadgets window.

What happened to Windows 7 gadgets?

Support for Windows 7 ended on January 14, 2020

Gadgets are no longer available on our website because the Windows Sidebar platform in Windows 7 has serious vulnerabilities. Microsoft has retired the feature in newer releases of Windows.

Chloe Bennett

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