GADGET stands for Windows Sidebar Gadget Format files. These files can represent different types of GADGET programs that show up in the Windows sidebar. Some examples of such programs are news feeds, system tools and search utilities.
A GADGET file is essentially a ZIP file. They contain configuration and presentation information for a GADGET. These files contain the icon, version, platform, default image, author, logo, copyright and description information among other attributes. They also define the height and width of the GADGET. GADGET file also defines the zoom factor for a GADGET and whether it matches the current users DPI setting or remains default.
| File type | Windows Sidebar Gadget Format |
| Developer | Microsoft |
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While searching for an answer to the question - How to open the GADGET file? - you probably found websites, which offer software that was able to open any file extension. Do not be fooled, there is no one program that will allow you to work with any file extension, including the GADGET file. Each program contains a different type of data and you need specialized software to properly work with the GADGET file. Here is a list of programs that are designed to work with the GADGET file - remember, these applications are able to open at most a few file extensions, they are designed to work with a specific data type.
If after installing the program from a list, you still cannot open a file with the GADGET extension, the reason may be that the file is damaged. The solution may be to find a new copy of the GADGET file you want to open
In this case, the easiest way is to use the tool built into the operating system for association of the GADGET file with applications to support it. Double click on the file you cannot open - the operating system will display a list of programs that are likely to work with your GADGET file. Choose one of them, or select the location on a disk where you installed one of the applications from our list. Windows should then open the GADGET file using the program installed earlier.
Entries containing links of the GADGET file extensions with applications is located in the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT. If you do not know how to get to the Windows Registry, or how to make changes in it, ask a specialist for help. Lack of knowledge on the subject may cause irreversible changes on your computer.
There may be a situation when a computer virus passes itself off as the GADGET file. In this case, such a file will definitely not be opened. Download a good antivirus program and scan the GADGET file mentioned. If the antivirus application detects malicious data, it may signify that the GADGET file is infected.
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| GAP | PhotoImpact Pencil Style |
| GAN | GanttProject Project Plan Format |
