The Windows 7 operating system is very popular among users. It combined new design elements and low requirements for computer resources. With the advent of Windows 8, and now Windows 10, after updating, users discovered that there was no function to add gadgets to the desktop.
Reasons for the lack of gadgets in Windows 10
Microsoft explained the absence of this element for two reasons.
- The first is that the role of applications pinned to the desktop is now played by live tiles in, which can not only show the necessary information, but also call applications, combining the tasks of a standard shortcut.
- The second reason is safety. The very presence of widgets in the OS was dangerous, since attackers could remotely gain access to the computer using a vulnerability in the code responsible for the operation of these elements.
However, many users are not satisfied with this situation, and they ask questions about how to install gadgets for Windows 10.
Installing gadgets using additional software
Since this cannot be done using standard OS tools, the only option is to use programs from third-party developers.
8GadgetPack
The most popular solution to the problem of missing mini-applications in Windows 8 and 10 is the 8GadgetPack program. This utility is a patch for the system, after which it becomes possible to install widgets created for Windows 7 into the system. To install gadgets on Windows 10 using this program, you will need:
- Go to the website 8gadgetpack.net using any browser.
- Click on the large “Download” button on the main page of the site.
- Save the file by specifying the desired folder.
- Run the file, installing the components.
Important! For changes made to the OS to take effect, you must restart your computer.
After restarting the computer, the user will find that you can now enable gadgets in Windows 10 from the context menu of the same name on the desktop.
Desktop Gadgets Installer
The Desktop Gadgets Installer program has a similar set of functions. It also adds the “Gadgets” item to the desktop context menu, restoring the standard set of applications from Windows 7. The utility does not contain any other components other than official widgets from Microsoft, but it successfully recognizes any file with the .gadget extension downloaded from the Internet.
To install the program, you need:
- Through your browser, visit gadgetsrevived.com and go to the “Download Sidebar” section.
- This page provides illustrated instructions for installing the program and provides a direct link to download the installation file.
Video
You can learn more about installing gadgets from the video.
Conclusion
So, with the help of solutions from third-party developers, you can easily return gadgets to Windows 10. The main thing is not to forget about security and not download files from unverified sites.
