topic Re: windows sidebar in PCs & Accessories

windows sidebar

minstrel1 — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:44:55 GMT

hi could anyne tell me why when i try ro get the windows sidebar to appear on my desktop i get the message system administrator is the manager of windows sidebar
even tho i am the systemadministrator i think tks in advance

Re: windows sidebar

Blencogo — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:52:21 GMT

Hi minstrel1 and welcome to Club Vaio.

Sony turn off the windows sidebar to 'persuade' you to use the Google Desktop.

You will have to reactivte it in the Registry: -

1. Start -> type "regedit" in the Search and open the Registry Editor.
2. Browse to: -
"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Windows\Sidebar"
3. Right-click on "turnoffsidebar" and change 1 to 0.
4. Reboot.

Good Luck!!

Re: windows sidebar

minstrel1 — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:14:21 GMT

tks blencogo sorry to be dense do u mean type regedit in the search area in the start menu

Re: windows sidebar

minstrel1 — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:33:28 GMT

i cant get to the registry editor

Re: windows sidebar

Thalamus. — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:07:30 GMT

i cant get to the registry editor

Hi minstrel1,

welcome to Club VAIO..

Press the windows key+R to open the Run box then type Regedit then click OK.

Re: windows sidebar

minstrel1 — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:10:53 GMT

tks alot i managed to fix it thanku very much

Re: windows sidebar

Thalamus. — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:16:54 GMT

You're welcome..