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Why won't Vista Sidebar Gadget show up in Gadget Gallery?


I'd like to create a sidebar gadget in Vista. I've followed this tutorial on how to create one to the letter. However, the gadget simply will not show up in the Gadget Gallery when I go to Add Gadgets in the sidebar.

I've tried resetting the sidebar, deleting the settings file next to the gadgets folder, making sure my xml file is stored as UTF-8, etc. Still nothing.

NOTE: To those looking to retag, this is programming-related. Please follow the link to see what I'm talking about. I'm trying to get the some verbatim tutorial code working.


Solution

  • When you are looking for your custom gadget in the Gadget Gallery check that the search box does not display 'Microsoft Corporation'.

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    This is the default and will only display Microsoft's gadgets, change this to 'All gadgets' and you should see your custom one appear: