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A way to uninstall Windows Sidebar from your computer

Windows Sidebar is a computer program. This page holds details on how to remove it from your PC. It is made by Microsoft Corporation. More information on Microsoft Corporation can be seen here. More data about the software Windows Sidebar can be seen at . The full command line for uninstalling Windows Sidebar is RUNDLL32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection Sidebar.inf,UnInstall. Note that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you might receive a notification for admin rights. Windows Sidebar's main file takes around 1.18 MB (1232384 bytes) and its name is sidebar.exe.

Windows Sidebar contains of the executables below. They take 1.25 MB (1312568 bytes) on disk.




  • regsvr32.exe (11.50 KB)
  • sidebar.exe (1.18 MB)
  • CenerTCPMessenger.exe (66.80 KB)


The current web page applies to Windows Sidebar version 6.0.6001.16633 only. You can find below info on other application versions of Windows Sidebar:

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Some files, folders and Windows registry entries will be left behind when you remove Windows Sidebar from your computer.

You should delete the folders below after you uninstall Windows Sidebar:
  • C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar

The files below remain on your disk by Windows Sidebar's application uninstaller when you removed it:
  • C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Windows Sidebar.lnk
  • C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\Settings.ini
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\en-US\sbdrop.dll.mui
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\en-US\Sidebar.exe.mui
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Calendar.Gadget\drag.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Calendar.Gadget\en-US\calendar.html
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Calendar.Gadget\en-US\css\calendar.css
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Calendar.Gadget\en-US\gadget.xml
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Calendar.Gadget\en-US\js\calendar.js
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Calendar.Gadget\icon.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Calendar.Gadget\images\bg-desk.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Calendar.Gadget\images\bg-dock.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Calendar.Gadget\images\bg-today.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Calendar.Gadget\images\bNext.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Calendar.Gadget\images\bNext-disable.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Calendar.Gadget\images\bNext-down.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Calendar.Gadget\images\bNext-hot.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Calendar.Gadget\images\bPrev.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Calendar.Gadget\images\bPrev-disable.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Calendar.Gadget\images\bPrev-down.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Calendar.Gadget\images\bPrev-hot.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Calendar.Gadget\images\calendar_double.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Calendar.Gadget\images\calendar_double_bkg.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Calendar.Gadget\images\calendar_double_orange.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Calendar.Gadget\images\calendar_ring_docked.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Calendar.Gadget\images\calendar_single.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Calendar.Gadget\images\calendar_single_bkg.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Calendar.Gadget\images\calendar_single_bkg_orange.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Calendar.Gadget\images\calendar_single_orange.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Calendar.Gadget\images\corner.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Calendar.Gadget\images\curl.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Calendar.Gadget\images\curl-hot.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Calendar.Gadget\images\month.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Calendar.Gadget\images\rings-desk.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Calendar.Gadget\images\rings-dock.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Calendar.Gadget\logo.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\drag.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\en-US\clock.html
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\en-US\css\clock.css
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\en-US\css\settings.css
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\en-US\gadget.xml
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\en-US\js\clock.js
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\en-US\js\settings.js
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\en-US\js\timeZones.js
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\en-US\settings.html
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\icon.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\cronometer.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\cronometer_dot.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\cronometer_h.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\cronometer_highlights.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\cronometer_m.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\cronometer_s.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\cronometer_settings.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\diner.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\diner_dot.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\diner_h.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\diner_m.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\diner_s.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\diner_settings.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\flower.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\flower_dot.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\flower_h.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\flower_m.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\flower_s.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\flower_settings.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\modern.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\modern_dot.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\modern_h.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\modern_m.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\modern_s.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\modern_settings.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\novelty.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\novelty_dot.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\novelty_h.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\novelty_m.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\novelty_s.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\novelty_settings.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\settings_box_bottom.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\settings_box_divider_left.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\settings_box_divider_right.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\settings_box_left.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\settings_box_right.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\settings_box_top.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\settings_corner_bottom_left.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\settings_corner_bottom_right.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\settings_corner_top_left.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\settings_corner_top_right.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\settings_divider.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\settings_divider_left.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\settings_divider_right.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\settings_left_disabled.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\settings_left_hover.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\settings_left_pressed.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\settings_left_rest.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\settings_right_disabled.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\settings_right_hover.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\settings_right_pressed.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\settings_right_rest.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\spacer_highlights.png
  • C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\Clock.Gadget\images\square.png

Use regedit.exe to manually remove from the Windows Registry the keys below:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AppID\sidebar.EXE
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Sidebar.GadgetHost
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Windows Sidebar


A way to remove Windows Sidebar from your PC using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Windows Sidebar is a program offered by the software company Microsoft Corporation. Frequently, users try to remove this application. Sometimes this can be troublesome because uninstalling this by hand requires some advanced knowledge related to removing Windows applications by hand. The best SIMPLE approach to remove Windows Sidebar is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your Windows system, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful uninstaller and general tool to clean your Windows system.

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  • download the program by clicking on the green DOWNLOAD button
  • install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and wealth of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good system optimizer.

3. Press the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


4. Press the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. A list of the applications installed on the PC will appear

6. Navigate the list of applications until you locate Windows Sidebar or simply click the Search feature and type in "Windows Sidebar". The Windows Sidebar program will be found very quickly. When you select Windows Sidebar in the list of applications, some information regarding the application is made available to you:


  • Safety rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating explains the opinion other people have regarding Windows Sidebar, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the program you wish to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
For example you can see that for Windows Sidebar:





  • The software company is: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/features/details/sidebargadgets.mspx
  • The uninstall string is: RUNDLL32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection Sidebar.inf,UnInstall
7. Click the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will come up. accept the uninstall by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will remove Windows Sidebar.
Uninstall Windows Sidebar


8. After removing Windows Sidebar, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items of Windows Sidebar that have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing Windows Sidebar using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your system.

Your Windows PC will remain clean, speedy and able to take on new tasks.

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Geographical user distribution

  • Windows XP (5.1)
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Disclaimer

This page is not a piece of advice to uninstall Windows Sidebar by Microsoft Corporation from your PC, we are not saying that Windows Sidebar by Microsoft Corporation is not a good application for your computer. This page only contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall Windows Sidebar supposing you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2019-12-12 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2019-12-12 12:03:14.243