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gadget.xml Troubleshoot and Download

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing gadget.xml files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent gadget.xml file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

gadget.xml file Extensible Markup Language. The file was developed by Microsoft for use with Windows software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of gadget.xml related errors on your device. You can also download gadget.xml file compatible with Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows Vista devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

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File info

General information
Filename gadget.xml
File extension XML
Type Data
Description Extensible Markup Language
Software
Program Windows 7
Software Windows
Author Microsoft
Software version 7
Details
File size 1010
Oldest file 2006-11-02
Latest file 2011-04-12
gadget.xml

There are various types of errors related to gadget.xml file. gadget.xml file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to gadget.xml file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

  • gadget.xml is corrupted
  • gadget.xml cannot be located
  • Runtime Error - gadget.xml
  • gadget.xml file error
  • gadget.xml file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
  • cannot register gadget.xml file:
  • gadget.xml file could not be loaded
  • gadget.xml file doesn't exist

gadget.xml

Error

Application could not be started because gadget.xml file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

OK

Problems related to gadget.xml can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing gadget.xml file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

gadget.xml file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Virus Scan

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with gadget.xml file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Windows Update

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to gadget.xml file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

  1. Go to the Windows "Start" menu
  2. Type "Windows Update" in the search field
  3. Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
  4. Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
  5. After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of gadget.xml or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to gadget.xml file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the gadget.xml file with properly working version. To use the tool:

  1. Go to the Windows "Start" menu
  2. Type "cmd" in the search field
  3. Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
  4. Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
  5. Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Windows Recovery

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the gadget.xml file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

  1. Go to the Windows "Start" menu
  2. Type "System Restore" in the search field
  3. Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
  4. The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
  5. After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the gadget.xml file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace gadget.xml file

The last solution is to manually download and replace gadget.xml file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded gadget.xml file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of gadget.xml file example directory paths.

  • Windows 7: C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\RSSFeeds.Gadget\en-US\
  • Windows 7: C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\RSSFeeds.Gadget\en-US\
  • Windows 7: C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\RSSFeeds.Gadget\en-US\
  • Windows 7: C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\RSSFeeds.Gadget\en-US\
  • Windows 7: C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\RSSFeeds.Gadget\en-US\
  • Windows 7: C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\RSSFeeds.Gadget\en-US\
  • Windows 7: C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\RSSFeeds.Gadget\en-US\
  • Windows 7: C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\RSSFeeds.Gadget\en-US\
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If the steps did not solve your gadget.xml file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename gadget.xml
System Windows 7
File size 1003 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 0026a08b56c93f9bb664d54b9cb9c337
SHA1 be330833f68da231e98d7c61e137cc301906d07f
SHA256 52f1f08a231de2a96a236febc7288f06113650cece7189b3c001997985fff9c0
CRC32 425b5b73
Example file location C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\RSSFeeds.Gadget\en-US\
Filename gadget.xml
System Windows 7
File size 993 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 13667d6f27aae6c5ea889db3f3345be9
SHA1 c15a247b9bd28d63ad0ed7c3c1bdd1676745691d
SHA256 41fca0dcb8d7c601f97d67fca15143feb6d8e750d18315204470ab4ea9403913
CRC32 17734ffe
Example file location C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\RSSFeeds.Gadget\en-US\
Filename gadget.xml
System Windows 7
File size 1010 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 8868994312822715fd10058942da1c9a
SHA1 4249977fc5960065254728d415739b7109cc3274
SHA256 18aa5252052c9a8f54b1f5e6c291841fcd26d94773e3b505d09383572d7ecbf6
CRC32 56406f94
Example file location C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\RSSFeeds.Gadget\en-US\
Filename gadget.xml
System Windows 7
File size 1990 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 8b0faf1c53a8950e74a4f779e3ed9194
SHA1 408ef1813aa2c0a89b71275325b67bbd1db1bd85
SHA256 d520fdb66683ce1ef7c1a1c624eff474e2262bf81ee345dce5dc6377066b6d03
CRC32 dcbaeabf
Example file location C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\RSSFeeds.Gadget\en-US\
Filename gadget.xml
System Windows 7
File size 989 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 8c956e94a05fe09c78470cee3cdf6cf2
SHA1 6d72d80187a0e303f3eec62372b25857f651ef5f
SHA256 59e1fe948ff7686bf081d1367323c8bc1af868440d059ee10b0cc23b5ccb8bb8
CRC32 a130f946
Example file location C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\RSSFeeds.Gadget\en-US\
Filename gadget.xml
System Windows 7
File size 1958 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 8f425a4661d1949848f973585ade724f
SHA1 f21bb0925d658c3fff018a70a9e2256192e3a5d2
SHA256 a0686ab6d1608f9a596624e0828a17a7b2c02982111804d46963130ea672c9bf
CRC32 f71e37c1
Example file location C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\RSSFeeds.Gadget\en-US\
Filename gadget.xml
System Windows 7
File size 1010 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 92af4843cdb8777f7d3d4898d4448e9d
SHA1 ba41ab2c38448bc0a1e3da0e64c1072f96a9b724
SHA256 6c7f9a71127cd7d6c7eefeebcde6c066cf5d2693e80e913e48472b0519094064
CRC32 57d53411
Example file location C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\RSSFeeds.Gadget\en-US\
Filename gadget.xml
System Windows 7
File size 1005 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 ad1d8e989148e6b249ec53b92d490ff5
SHA1 9c4e1d9c6973680d7fe02e24fee11a5463428fb4
SHA256 6e364cd6aa897e347b84f472969427bb44c820628d2cc8549470192002d7288c
CRC32 d4a691f7
Example file location C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\RSSFeeds.Gadget\en-US\
Filename gadget.xml
System Windows Vista
File size 927 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 27ea96bbf3329659fc94238781eebaf8
SHA1 d66cec2ecaca7e9e0299c41ce33f3c89e9d10e8b
SHA256 9ad8bb21a604aa994445044bcfb09c49a2da6bf26c730c9d5353ed4ecac1bd1e
CRC32 494614e6
Example file location ---
Filename gadget.xml
System Windows Vista
File size 934 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 400fe6a1075071e6a3221fe1780b7d93
SHA1 a935a7f2f560bcf1cfc6b03efec00affe8414a45
SHA256 6db385fe7c22177ef4d71e55b3b47f261c259e7f906647082752be0cbff56317
CRC32 5e9b6f1c
Example file location ---
Filename gadget.xml
System Windows Vista
File size 1026 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 4cb0e6b0e3abe38fc2671a0a233fac11
SHA1 79e7c7066d08de2ef12604a701aee10d49b7fc68
SHA256 fedf568582a2a9326e8e85751e3c090ab5271bd312c1ff44fe94e9ee7cbbc336
CRC32 53523684
Example file location ---
Filename gadget.xml
System Windows Vista
File size 1846 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 5dbe2e8e5adf0128aa0cb1ae474cff01
SHA1 11e487083674b803f10595b128b30e70c3b19d05
SHA256 7df47dd13be5bd19111e9cad99b64bcc695c38de7d3585cd58930f2a7444794c
CRC32 4cb02ce1
Example file location ---
Filename gadget.xml
System Windows Vista
File size 944 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 6e495e3855b5551a26ea81c26fe99be5
SHA1 929456fde1a3911f00647a3eae3d4946870f5dd1
SHA256 81d2952bac1bfe47cd87aa5debd7c26743f4d2e5e8de5c091adda0b97d36f32e
CRC32 d10aeef5
Example file location ---
Filename gadget.xml
System Windows Vista
File size 929 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 a970660896b00e3099800ed0d06e718d
SHA1 a6a2efe0292441b6e03826f808205cc38f4ebd92
SHA256 7d9e32896eff681b4d8bbda7abaf8adedf68bde818bccf4686eac7d1d5f0c549
CRC32 b3a217e2
Example file location ---
Filename gadget.xml
System Windows Vista
File size 917 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 c030926b5230e8d59a68b2609bded0a2
SHA1 a11bf43313571fb80809647b7f910a5c23e8fa6e
SHA256 131356f4bff08536aaaa048b85725aa46f18eab4ab59a489ea328aacf107112d
CRC32 b266c118
Example file location ---
Filename gadget.xml
System Windows Vista
File size 1806 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 d1bd5d35ebeacf83d1e12a1878277912
SHA1 1b67eaf859185db36b2fcbbb0b544433732c3063
SHA256 748c92c81c6a8e13b2dfac2a986515275ebab6b5bd89e53e0a727efca772d5d8
CRC32 289d41a3
Example file location ---
Filename gadget.xml
System Windows Vista
File size 913 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 d6ce9a1942ea5d720d45292238cccc66
SHA1 4ab6af8f890ce256f087cc1a316e74649a1a4a2f
SHA256 05787480b6cb1147f6ba3ad1c026bbd264f23b4c67f6cabb807838ec601b8830
CRC32 83ec36fd
Example file location ---
Filename gadget.xml
System Windows Vista
File size 922 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 db4b00ae1f4c3864c115038920a5a44a
SHA1 45208ab9b457f8d71b0606957512c97581c9c67a
SHA256 fcf36bff4365127fe7f795946afb20eb93f922ba83bde5c53380bf2794c32000
CRC32 1df9b6e1
Example file location ---
Filename gadget.xml
System Windows Vista
File size 889 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 fc72bedaad492cfe43f12965da380878
SHA1 14b34b32e8cc93cfb07df0e14662361c937c5553
SHA256 8c5e9ed3acf1379f3783154b86c4da2d5a910f4e1543026cd1b18ac8aa6cb7e4
CRC32 46bbfc1a
Example file location ---