Vista sidebar

[PP Mguire]

I think i may have taken it out when i slipstreamed SP1 into my copy but im not quite sure. Anybody know a way of checking this?

 

[Rastalovich]

Off the top of my head, I think u can type sidebar in the start->search thingy and it may startup (if it`s still there). From there on, u can set it to autostart if u want.

I`m almost sure it`ll find it if it`s there.

 

[PP Mguire]

Its not there. So how do i get it back?

 

[PV5150]

Go to Program Files - > Windows Sidebar - > sidebar.exe (if it's there)

 

[TopSecret]

Go to Start - All programs - Accessories - Windows Sidebar.

Another way to start Sidebar is to go Start - Accessories - Run - then type sidebar into the text area and click OK

 

[PP Mguire]

Well weve already established its not in Vista anymore so im guessing i must have taken it out when i slipstreamed SP1 into my install disc. Soo how do i get it back without formating and wasting another DVD?

 

[TopSecret]

Have you tried the run-sidebar?

 

[PP Mguire]

No go

 

[deathwish]

stick the vista disk in and check under install optional components

may be there

its worth a try

 

[PP Mguire]

I thought that would work but it didnt I guess if i have to waste another disk im gonna go x64.

 

[Rastalovich]

Can u do a similar thing to XP, as in goto Add/Remove, and check the list of windows components.

Somewhere in there I`d imagine Sidebar being in the tree and unticked/unchecked - check it and see, it`ll probably ask for ur original dvd.

 

[TopSecret]

No it's not in there. Just had to look to make sure

 

[TopSecret]

Check C:\Program Files and see if the Sidebar folder is within it. If there is, there should be an exe to start the prog up.If the folder or exe isnt there then it isn't installed.

 

[Rastalovich]

If it is in there, try this post:

http://forums.techarena.in/3026644-post3.htm

If it`s not in there, u r going to have to massage it from the vista dvd - best of luck with that one. I`m thinking it`ll be as a folder within one of the cabs. Althought the guy in the post mentions taking it from the dvd, so u can try his method.

 

[PP Mguire]

Well i found the file he was saying he opend. But what do you open it with?

 

[PV5150]

Check C:\Program Files and see if the Sidebar folder is within it. If there is, there should be an exe to start the prog up.If the folder or exe isnt there then it isn't installed.

Go to Program Files - > Windows Sidebar - > sidebar.exe (if it's there)

Posted that on the first page mate

 

[TopSecret]

Posted that on the first page mate

Sorry mate Been a long day!

 

[PP Mguire]

Hm i guess ill just have to find a DVD and format :/