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With the release of Windows Vista, Microsoft also introduced desktop gadgets that were by default visible at the right side of the desktop screen within the sidebar. When Windows Vista became obsolete and Windows 7 was introduced, the sidebar was gone, and all the gadgets were allowed to float on the desktop window freely.
However, with the release of Windows 8/Windows 8.1, the entire concept of desktop gadgets was completely removed. The downside is that the users are still used to use the desktop gadgets, and they miss them in this latest version of the Microsoft operating system.
If you are one of them, there’s a good news for you. With the help of 8GADGETPACK software that you can install on your Windows 8/8.1 computer, you can get your desired gadgets back. Although the software is not already integrated in the operating system, the purpose can still be solved with this third-party application.
Below is the process with the help of which you can get the 8GADGETPACK, and then the desktop gadgets on Windows 8/Windows 8.1 computer:
10. Back on the desktop window, in the notification area in the bottom-right corner, right-click the icon of the newly installed application.
11. From the displayed list, click the Add gadgets option.
12. From the opened window, double-click the gadgets that you want to add on the desktop screen.
13. Once done, close the opened interface and start using your favorite gadgets.
However, with the release of Windows 8/Windows 8.1, the entire concept of desktop gadgets was completely removed. The downside is that the users are still used to use the desktop gadgets, and they miss them in this latest version of the Microsoft operating system.
If you are one of them, there’s a good news for you. With the help of 8GADGETPACK software that you can install on your Windows 8/8.1 computer, you can get your desired gadgets back. Although the software is not already integrated in the operating system, the purpose can still be solved with this third-party application.
Below is the process with the help of which you can get the 8GADGETPACK, and then the desktop gadgets on Windows 8/Windows 8.1 computer:
- ■Log on to Windows 8/Windows 8.1 using administrator account.
■From the Start screen, click to open your favorite web browser.
■In the browser’s address bar, type HTTP://8GADGETPACK.BPLACED.NET and press Enter.
■When prompt, click the Save File button and download the 8GadgetPackSetup.msi software at your desired location.
■Once the software is downloaded, click the File Explorer icon from the Taskbar.
■On the opened This PC window, locate the downloaded file.
■Once located, double-click the 8GadgetPackSetup.msi file and follow on-screen instructions to initialize the installation process.
■Once the software installation process is completed, on the final window, check the Show gadgets when setup exits checkbox.
■Finally click Finish to finalize the process.
10. Back on the desktop window, in the notification area in the bottom-right corner, right-click the icon of the newly installed application.
11. From the displayed list, click the Add gadgets option.
12. From the opened window, double-click the gadgets that you want to add on the desktop screen.
13. Once done, close the opened interface and start using your favorite gadgets.
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