Vista Windows Sidebar not accessible on my Vaio

[hbcbjbpb]

Hi,

I read with interest that Vista introduced the concept of providing access to gadgets (mini applications) via a so called Windows Sidebar. Attempting to open the Sidebar via "Windows Help and Support" produces the following error message: "Windows Sidebar is managed by your system administrator", which is confusing as I am using an account with administrator privileges.

I understand that the current Group Policy settings on my Vaio may prevent me from using the "Windows Sidebar" feature. If so, does anybody know how can I correct this?

Cheers

[Thalamus.]

Hi hbcbjbpb

welcome to Club VAIO..

Warning Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly, these problems might require that you reinstall your operating system.

To back up your registry follow the guide on the web site using the following link: Vista: Backup or Restore the Registry

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

Registry Editor starts.

In Registry Editor, expand My Computer, and then expand HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

Expand SOFTWARE, then expand Microsoft and then expand Windows

Expand CurrentVersion, and then expand Policies

Finally expand Windows then click on Sidebar

Right-click on turnoffsidebar and change 1 to 0.

Exit Registry Editor

Restart your Vaio

[hbcbjbpb]

Hi Thalamus,

Your advice worked like a dream!

Many thanks,
hbcbjbpb

[Thalamus.]

Excellent, you're welcome..