GADGET File: What is it?

Reporter:   |   Revised: December 05, 2018

Microsoft Silver

GADGET File Summary

File Extension GADGET has only one distinct file type (Windows Gadget format) and is mostly associated with a single related software program from Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft Windows). Generally, these files are considered Executable Files.

File Extension GADGET files have been identified on both desktop and mobile devices. The GADGET File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

To learn more about GADGET files and their associated software applications, please see the information below. Plus, we provide a basic troubleshooting guide to solve problems with opening GADGET files.

Low
File Type Popularity
8080
File Rank

/ 11690

Active

State

5

December

2018

Updated

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Varieties of GADGET Files


Chief GADGET Description

.GADGET
File Ext:.gadget
Group:Windows Gadget

A GADGET file runs within the Windows Vista or Windows 7 sidebar. It stores many web-based files in a Zip archive format, and it is used for small programs such as news feeds, small games, and search tools.

Author: Microsoft Corporation
Group:Executable Files
Entry: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.gadget

Software Programs That Open The Windows Gadget:


Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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GADGET Usage


Leading Operating Systems

Windows (97.14%)
Macintosh (2.06%)
Linux (0.73%)
Chrome (0.05%)
Other (0.01%)


Sources of GADGET Problems


Typical GADGET Opening Challenges

Microsoft Windows Removed

Double-clicking your GADGET file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open GADGET File". When this happens, it is commonly due to Microsoft Windows missing in %%os%%. The OS won't know what to do with your GADGET file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.


Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your GADGET, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").


Outdated Microsoft Windows

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Windows Gadget file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Installing the latest version of Microsoft Windows from Microsoft Corporation is recommended. Your Windows Gadget file was probably created by a newer release of Microsoft Windows than what's currently installed your computer.


Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your GADGET file and clicking "Properties".


Primarily, problems experienced when opening GADGET files are due to having the incorrect version of Microsoft Windows installed on your computer.


Other GADGET File Opening Causes

You can still experience errors opening GADGET files even with the latest version of Microsoft Windows installed on your PC. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening GADGETs. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

  • GADGET file type Registry entries are wrong
  • Mistaken removal of the Windows registry GADGET description
  • Invalid installation of a GADGET-associated program (eg. Microsoft Windows)
  • Your GADGET file is corrupted (issues with your Windows Gadget file itself)
  • Malware-tainted GADGET file can't be opened
  • Hardware associated with GADGET has outdated drivers
  • Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Windows Gadget file successfully

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