How do I get rid of the sidebar in Windows Vista?

To disable the sidebar, right click on the sidebar or sidebar icon, and choose properties:

1. Uncheck the “Start Sidebar when Windows starts” checkbox:
2. Then right-click on the icon, and choose Exit to close the sidebar:
3. Your sidebar should now be gone, and won’t start back up with Windows anymore.

How do I disable Windows Sidebar?

Choose Start Sidebar when Windows starts in Windows Sidebar Properties, and then click OK. Right-click Windows Sidebar in the taskbar. Select Exit. Click Exit Sidebar.

Why did Microsoft remove gadgets?

According to Microsoft, Gadgets were discontinued because they have “serious vulnerabilities”, “could be exploited to harm your computer, access your computer’s files, show you objectionable content, or change their behavior at any time”; and “an attacker could even use a gadget to take complete control of your PC”.

What happened to Windows Sidebar?

Windows Desktop Gadgets (called Windows Sidebar in Windows Vista) is a discontinued widget engine for Microsoft Gadgets. Desktop Gadgets have been replaced by Windows 10 Taskbar Widgets. In Windows Vista, the widgets are restricted to a sidebar but in Windows 7, they can be freely moved anywhere on the desktop.

Is there a way to disable Desktop Gadgets in Windows Vista?

Microsoft urges Windows Vista, 7 users to disable desktop gadgets. In a security advisory Tuesday, Microsoft urged Windows Vista and 7 users to download a tool that disables the operating system’s sidebar and gadgets.

Is there way to disable Sidebar on Windows Vista?

In a security advisory Tuesday, Microsoft urged Windows Vista and 7 users to download a tool that disables the operating system’s sidebar and gadgets. The company warned that insecure gadgets could be used to run arbitrary code on a computer, access its files or display objectionable content.

How do I close the sidebar?

To disable the sidebar, right click on the sidebar or sidebar icon, and choose properties: Uncheck the “Start Sidebar when Windows starts” checkbox: Then right-click on the icon, and choose Exit to close the sidebar: Your sidebar should now be gone, and won’t start back up with Windows anymore.