Add Gadgets to Windows 7 Desktop

Edited by Lukward Thomason, Rushell, Eng

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    The first thing that you need to do is access the Control Panel
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    To do this, click on the Start menu at the bottom left corner of the screen.
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    Then go to Control Panel
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    Now that the Control Panel window has opened, you need to go to Programs
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    From this window, select Desktop Gadgets
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    A new window will open
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    If you have any other gadgets besides the default ones, then they will be shown here. For example, if you want a calendar, just click and drag the Calendar anywhere onto the desktop. From now on the calendar will be visible.
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    You also have options to change the display of the calendar, change the size, and so on
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    Once you've chosen all of the gadgets that you want, you can close the Gadgets window by clicking on the red X at the top right corner
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    You can also close the control panel in the same way.
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    Now, you can enjoy your new gadgets on your desktop
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    Thank you for watching VisiHow. If you have any comments or questions, please leave them in the comment section below.
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Recent edits by: Rushell, Lukward Thomason

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