How to run Desktop Gadgets properly with UAC Disabled

How to run Desktop Gadgets properly with UAC Disabled

Posted by Al in Windows 7 Tutorials on 03 3rd, 2009 | 5 responses |


Windows 7 Desktop Gadgets

When UAC is disabled in Windows 7 Build 7000, Gadgets cannot be run. I know this may be an old issue but I’ve received several requests on help for getting this to work, so I thought I should post the solution.

It’s possible to have Gadgets running with UAC disabled. All you need to do is to make a small change in the registry. The quick way would be download this registry file, and double click it. You’ll need to log off and log back in or restart for changes to take effect.

You can also make the registry change manually if you want.

1) Press Windows Key + R to bring up the Registry Editor

2) Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Sidebar\Setting

3) Double click on AllowElevatedProcess and change the value to 1

4) Log off and log back in or restart your computer for this to take effect

Now you should be able to run gadgets with UAC disabled.


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How to run Desktop Gadgets properly with UAC Disabled

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5 Responses to “How to run Desktop Gadgets properly with UAC Disabled”

  1. 500CardGame says:
    March 4, 2009 at 10:02 am

    Thanks for the guide, I really need it

    Reply
  2. Speed up taskbar thumbnails by changing hover time in Windows 7 | IT Knowledge Hub says:
    March 19, 2009 at 2:28 pm

    [...] How to run Desktop Gadgets properly with UAC Disabled When UAC is disabled in Windows 7 Build 7000, Gadgets cannot be run. I… [...]

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  4. wan says:
    February 9, 2010 at 11:19 am

    hye…i got this problem also, and i try our solution but its doesnt work…colud u please help me…when i run it…i allow process…then it make change..but when i open gadgets nothing happen…
    hope you can help me…
    thanks

    Reply
  5. Matthew C. Kriner says:
    February 23, 2010 at 10:28 pm

    Great finally

    Reply

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