Disable the Windows Vista Sidebar

Posted on: 05.03.07 by Brent Trahan

Stop the sidebar from showing up when Windows Vista boots up.

Introduction

If you don’t want the gadgets and sidebar to show up when Windows Vista boots up this guide will show you how to disable the Windows Vista Sidebar and Gadgets.

Disable the Sidebar

  1. Right-click in an empty space of the sidebar.
  2. Select Properties.
  3. Uncheck Start Sidebar when Windows starts.

The next time your computer boots up the sidebar will not start.

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