Installing Windows 7 Desktop Gadgets and System Monitor II on Windows 11
References
https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/system_monitor_ii.html
https://winaero.com/windows-7-desktop-gadgets-for-windows-11/
https://web.archive.org/web/20220427233938/https://winaero.com/windows-7-desktop-gadgets-for-windows-11/
Windows 7 Desktop Gadgets were a beloved feature for many users, offering quick access to tools like calendars, clocks, and system monitors. While Microsoft removed this feature starting with Windows 8, you can bring these gadgets back to Windows 11 using the Gadgets Revived package and enhance your desktop with additional tools like System Monitor II. This blog post walks you through the process of installing Windows 7 Desktop Gadgets and the System Monitor II gadget on Windows 11.
Prerequisites
- A Windows 11 PC (e.g., running build 22H2 or later).
- Internet access to download the required files.
- Administrative privileges to install software.
