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I want to see the Sidebar gadgets without having to minimize all the windows one-by-one; I want them to appear and then disappear again.
systemovich
Posted 2009-09-03T07:06:20.277
Reputation: 1 017
In Windows Vista, how do I make the Sidebar to appear above a maximised window?
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WIN+G works. Just click anywhere in the current window to make the SideBar disappear again.
systemovich
Posted 2009-09-03T07:06:20.277
Reputation: 1 017
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I don't think this can be achieved without third-party utilities in Vista. However, you can always just quickly press Win+D key to Show Desktop (along with the widgets), and then Win+D again to restore all windows to the exact state it was at.
caliban
Posted 2009-09-03T07:06:20.277
Reputation: 18 979
+1 For the Keyboard Shortcut. Also very handy. – BinaryMisfit – 2009-09-03T07:17:46.573
1WIN+D shows only the desktop, but not the Sidebar. The Sidebar does show, but only for a split-second. – systemovich – 2009-09-03T07:40:23.110
3Aha! I tried different key combinations with the WIN-key, and, what-do-you-know, WIN+G does the trick! Thanks ScoopDreams. – systemovich – 2009-09-03T07:45:40.683
Serious??? I didn't know about that even!! -laughs- thanks for finding out for us! – caliban – 2009-09-04T06:44:19.833
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In Vista
- Click on the Orb
- Type Windows Sidebar Properties in Search
- Press Enter
- Tick Sidebar is always on top of other Windows.
- Click OK
Just tested it and it actually fits the windows next to the Sidebar when Maximized.
Alternatively double click the icon in the TaskTray to quickly display it. As already mentioned there is no way to make it "slide" in and out without a third party tool.
BinaryMisfit
Posted 2009-09-03T07:06:20.277
Reputation: 19 955
Probably the good solution, though it's not what he asked for, since he asked for it to be "above" the maximized windows (though it would mask a part of them, but that's another thing) – Gnoupi – 2009-09-03T07:33:44.293
I am aware of the exact question, but as already mentioned it is not possible. I would much rather give an alternative then none at all. – BinaryMisfit – 2009-09-03T07:36:26.363
Thanks, Diago, but I knew that already. I want it to appear and then disappear again. – systemovich – 2009-09-03T07:39:02.863
@Geoffrey : You want that ? You may then want to edit a bit your question, to make it more clear. – Gnoupi – 2009-09-03T07:42:37.630
@Gnoupi, I have edited the question. – systemovich – 2009-09-03T07:49:29.363
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You can press windows key + space to make gadgets appear over any open and maximised windows (not sure about full screen applications)
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Not an actual solution to your problem, but in a way, I think such demand will be satisfied with Windows 7, with having floating gadgets, not depending on a sidebar anymore.
Gnoupi
Posted 2009-09-03T07:06:20.277
Reputation: 7 909
Windows 7 has Aero Peek, which makes all windows transparent except for the gadgets. – systemovich – 2009-09-03T07:51:53.977
Indeed, this too. – Gnoupi – 2009-09-03T07:52:54.117
a.k.a Dashboard for Mac. ;) – caliban – 2009-09-03T07:14:47.297
Doesn't the sidebar appear when you take the mouse pointer to the right edge of the screen? – alex – 2009-09-03T07:16:37.653
No, that does not work on my computer. – systemovich – 2009-09-03T07:37:57.640
Strange, it works for me. It's the default behavior, from what I know. I'll check it out when I get home. – alex – 2009-09-03T08:14:01.530