How to Remove “Gadgets” Option from Windows 7 Desktop Context Menu?

Recently someone asked us how can he remove "Gadgets" option from Windows 7 Desktop context menu as he doesn't use any gadgets on Desktop?

If you also don't like this extra option in Desktop context menu and want to remove it, then this tutorial will help you.

You can remove this option by uninstalling the complete Gadget application. How will you do that? Here are the required steps:

1. Open Control Panel, click on "Programs and Features" and then click on "Turn Windows features on or off" link present in left sidebar:

2. It'll open another window, now uncheck "Windows Gadget Platform" option from the list and click on OK button:

3. That's it. It'll uninstall the Gadget application and the "Gadgets" option will be removed from Desktop context menu:

Its good for people who like minimal context menu and don't use Gadgets on Desktop.

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8 Comments

Nikolaj

Where do i get the latest W7? NO TORRENTS!
VG

All leaked builds of Windows 7 are available on various torrent sites. But there is no need to download them as the official RC build is going to release very soon to public.
Mark

VG, will you be updating your amazing SevenVG theme again when Windows 7 RC is released? I hope so
Nikolaj
VG

@Mark
Of course. If there is any new change in Windows 7 future builds, I'll definitely update SevenVG theme.
Mark

I'm glad to hear that, VG. In my opinion, it is the best 7 theme for XP. You seem to have a knack for doing it perfectly
Geek God

But wont doing this uninstall gadgets from the computer , so the next time i want to use it , i will have to do the same again

Is there no registry entry to remove only the option from the Context menu ???
VG

^^ Nope.