One of the many well-liked features of Windows 7 was the desktop gadgets.
These gadgets included features such as a hardware resource monitor, clocks, calendars and weather forecasts.
Unfortunately, the feature was disabled in 2012, after aserious security vulnerabilitywas found that affected the entire platform.
There is no way to redownload the original gadgets, as Microsoft has disabled its download page for them.
Tip: We recommend never to download these gadgets, as they carry a lot of risk for users!
There is another option though.
Widgets HDis available for free.
It includes clocks, weather forecasts, and other useful tools.
Both apps can be installed through the Microsoft Store app.
To bring up the Store app, bring up the start bar and key in Microsoft Store.
In the top right corner of the Store app, grab the search button.
To implement the app, click Get.
(The button may say Install instead if you have previously had this installed.)
Once its downloaded click Launch to spin up the app.
Note: We like the functionality of Widgets HD and used that one as an examplehere!
Youll be presented with a selection of all the widgets that are available here.
smack the cog icon to configure the widgets prefs.
The prefs available will depend on the widget.
Use the cog icon next to the widget to configure the widgets prefs.
Once youve configured the widgets configs, click OK to apply.
Configure the widget to your preferences and click OK to apply.
you could add as many widgets as youd like just dont clutter your screen up too much!
