GADGET File Documentation
Overview
Feature | Value |
---|---|
File Extension | .gadget |
File Type | Windows Gadget |
Developer | Microsoft |
Introduction Year | 2007 |
Supported OS | Windows Vista, Windows 7 |
Discontinued | 2012 |
Security Risk | High (discontinued due to vulnerabilities) |
MIME Type | application/x-windows-gadget |
Functionality | Desktop Widgets |
Composition | ZIP archive containing web files |
Primary Files | gadget.xml , HTML, CSS, JavaScript |
Main Configuration File | gadget.xml |
Installation Method | Double-click or Windows Sidebar |
Localization Support | Yes (via XML) |
Interactive | Yes |
Update Mechanism | None (manual update required) |
Use Cases | Clock, CPU Meter, Weather, Calendar |
Security Measures | Signature verification (partially effective) |
Packaging | Self-contained archive |
Execution Context | Runs as a hosted IE WebBrowser control within the Sidebar |
Licensing | Free |
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