Windows Desktop Gadgets

AdminStudio 2024 R2 | 28.0 | Application Manager

For this operating system compatibility test, the Windows Installer database is scanned for the presence of Windows Desktop Gadgets.

Test Group/Test Category

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2854—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 10-1809 (and 2019 LTSC) (32-Bit)

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7054—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 10-21H2 (32-Bit)

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7254—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 10-22H2 (32-Bit)

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2954—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 10-1809 (and 2019 LTSC) (64-Bit)

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7154—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 10-21H2 (64-Bit)

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7354—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 10-22H2 (64-Bit)

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6754—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 11-21H2 (64-Bit)

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7454—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 11-22H2 (64-Bit)

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7554—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 11-23H2 (64-Bit)

Severity

Warning

Message

This Windows Installer database contains a Windows Desktop Gadget.

Background

Since Windows 8, Microsoft has deprecated Desktop Gadgets and outclassed them by new live tiles and apps. The main reasons for the deprecation are security risks and the outdated look of Desktop Gadgets.

Resolution

The following resolutions are available. Note that this issue is not resolved automatically by default.

Manual Fix

Windows 8 compatible application should be delivered by its manufacturer. Self-developed applications should not contain Desktop Gadgets in their installers.

Basic Auto Fix

No resolution is available.

Advanced Auto Fix

No resolution is available.