8Gadget Setup Pack ( 32bit - 64bit ) BY Puff007 Win 10

System Requirements : Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8.1,

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FAQ
Is it free?

Yes, completely
I didn't really use gadgets previously. Is it really worth installing these?
You should try it. The gadgets included are really useful when working with the PC. Unlike Metro-Apps gadgets can access useful system-information. The included Clipboard-Manager gadget for example will highly improve your productivity. With the Sidebar gadget, you can make the gadgets visible while working with maximized windows. Monitoring network traffic, setting the volume with one click and having an analog clock visible all the time are things you don't want to give up once you get used to it.

How is Windows 10 support?

Some gadgets don't work on Windows 10, but most do. If you install the newest Insiderbuild you get a warning from Windows that 8GadgetPack doesn't work, but it actually does (at least the current version). I don't know why Microsoft put in that warning, they didn't contact me.
Win+G on Windows 10 is assigned to the game bar. But I want to use it to access my gadgets!
Version 15 and later lets you override the shortcut to use it for gadgets. You can control this option in the 8GadgetPack Tools menu.
The gadgets look very tiny, especially on screens with high resolutions.

Windows 8.1 (and Windows 7 with Internet Explorer 11 installed) introduced a bug that prevented gadgets from scaling properly according to the DPI-setting. In version 13 I was finally able to find a workaround that fixes this. You just need to upgrade to solve this. You can even configure a custom scaling by using the registry files found in "C:Program Files (x86)Windows Sidebar8GadgetPack".
What are the requirements?
This works on Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10. Administrative rights are required to install.
Does it work on Windows 7?
Yes! Version 12 and higher can be installed even on Windows 7. Windows 7 already does have gadgets by default, but this program gives you an easy way to install many high-quality gadgets. It can also bring the gadgets back in case they were disabled or uninstalled. In case you don't like 8GadgetPack you can uninstall it and still use the gadgets provided by Windows 7.
Why is there a sidebar? Windows 7 didn't have one.
This is actually just a gadget to help you keeping the gadgets organized and visible. You can right-click on it and select "close sidebar" to do so. Even with the sidebar the gadgets can still be moved onto the desktop as you like. Or you can even add more sidebars by adding the gadget "7 Sidebar". This is especially useful when working with multiple monitors. You can also make the sidebar appear automatically when touching the border and customize its design. Right-click on it and select options to do so.

Will 8GadgetPack install some crap on my PC?

No, the installer will only install the original Microsoft files and set the neccessary registry entries to make the gadgets work again. The only addition is a small tool (8GadgetPack Tools) which fixes several bugs and allows you to change various settings. There is also an uninstaller included which removes everything the installer added. I could make quite some money by adding adware to the installer, but I'm sure you appreciate it that this installer is clean.
Aren't gadgets unsafe? Afterall, didn't Microsoft remove them for a reason?
Gadgets can contain viruses like any other software. Despite the warning when installing a gadget people seemed to think that it is safe to run any gadget (e.g. like it is to view a website). That is not the case. Opening a gadget is as dangerous as it is to run an .exe file. But this is not a security hole. If an attacker wanted to access your computer, he'd need to convince you to open his prepared .gadget file. As long as you trust the source of the gadgets you install and you use anti-virus software you should be safe.
Quote from Microsofts official statement to this: "How could an attacker exploit the vulnerability? An attacker would have to convince a user to install and enable a vulnerable Gadget." (source)
Will I be able to install gadgets other than the ones included?
Yes, when 8GadgetPack is installed you can open and install .gadget files made for Windows Vista or Windows 7. But be careful, gadgets can contain, just like other programs, viruses or trojans.
Will all gadgets work that worked on Windows 7?
No, quite a lot of gadgets don't work or are unreliable on Windows 8. This is mostly because of Internet Explorer 11 which the gadgets internally rely on. 8GadgetPack already uses some tricks to workaround some problems but if you have issues with a gadget you better contact the author of the gadget and ask him to fix it.
I already installed an older version of 8GadgetPack. What do I have to do to upgrade?
Simply download the current installer and run it. It will update your installation and even update outdated gadgets automatically. You don't have to uninstall first. All gadget settings will remain.
There appears some error message in the installer.
First, try to download the installer again and check if the error still appears.
If you have 8GadgetPack already installed and it is not uninstalling you can use this removal tool. It is a small program I made that can remove broken installations, and also removes all gadgets and gadget settings.
If that is not working, try the following: Go to TaskManager > Details > Explorer.exe and click on End Task. Now click on File in Task Manager > type Explorer.exe and check the box below (Create this task with administrative privileges). Now try the installation again.
Now if that's not working either, try to download and run this.
And if that's not helping contact me and don't forget to mention the error message.
The uninstaller doesn't work!
Please download and start this removal tool to fix this. (Also check the question above)
Some error message appears when I try to open gadgets!
Some gadgets require the .NET Framework to be installed. Try this: Press Win+X, select control panel, search for "Turn Windows features on or off" and select everything with ".NET" in its name. Press OK.
A gadget seems not to be working. What can I do?
The best choice is to contact the author of the gadget. I cannot do much about it (unless I made the gadget), I just ship the original gadgets files to make gadgets working under Windows 8. If it is a Microsoft gadget that does not work you are out of luck. They didn't just discontinue gadgets but also seem to shut down the servers required by the weather, currency and stocks gadget. There are a bunch of alternative weather gadgets included in the pack and dozens of such gadgets can be found on the internet.

Is there a way to do a silent install?

Yes. First download the installer and save it under C:. Open a Command Promt as Admin (Right-click on the startbutton and select it). Then type the following:
msiexec.exe /i "C:8GadgetPackSetup.msi" /qn /norestart
You can close the Command Promt then. After a while the gadgets option will appear in the desktop right-click menu.
The installer will allow every user on the computer to use gadgets, but the gadgets are not actually shown for a user until they are selected from the desktop context-menu.
I have a gadget that requires the 32-bit version of the sidebar. What do I do?
The installer does install both the 32 and 64-bit version of sidebar.exe on 64-bit Windows. You simply need to run C:Program Files (x86)Windows Sidebarsidebar.exe to run the 32-bit version.
Is it possible to put the sidebar horizontal on top or bottom?
No, sorry. It is often requested, but an implementation would have many problems.
How can I backup my gadgets, transfer them between PCs or delete them all together?
To access the directory where the gadgets are stored, press Win+R and paste the following text: "%userprofile%AppDataLocalMicrosoftWindows SidebarGadgets" and hit Enter. Each folder there contains a gadget and you can do with them whatever you like. If you screw up, select "Reset all gadgets" in the 8Gadgetpack Tools.
I just want to have a clock gadget on my desktop and not all this stuff that comes with 8GadgetPack. Is there some "light version"?
Sorry, the installer system I use doesn't allow this. But you can easily delete all extra gadgets after the installation by going to the folder mentioned 1 question above and deleting all folders inside of it. You save about 40MB on your harddrive this way.

How do I uninstall/reinstall a gadget?

Right-click on desktop, select Gadgets, right-click on the desired gadget and select Uninstall. To reinstall, download the .gadget file and open it after Uninstall.
How do I install a gadget?
Double-click on the .gadget file. (Yes, people really ask me this)
Gadgets don't run at startup. What to do?
Go to start, select 8GadgetPack Tools and disable and then enable Autorun there.
Can I choose the installation directory?
No, due to technical reasons 8GadgetPack will always install in these directories:
64-bit installation: "C:Program FilesWindows Sidebar"
32-bit installation: "C:Program Files (x86)Windows Sidebar"
Non-Microsoft Gadgets: "%userprofile%AppDataLocalMicrosoftWindows SidebarGadgets"
On Windows 7 the existing files in these directories are not touched by the installer and will also remain after uninstall.
I want to have multiple rows of gadgets. Is that possible?
Yes! Simply add the gadget "7 Sidebar" multiple times and arrange the gadgets how you want.

Can I use the keyboard to access the gadgets?

Yes! Press Win+G to show the gadgets and to switch between them. Use Tab to switch between gadgets that are docked to a sidebar.