Windows Sidebar error

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bribran467

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my computer is giving me a error messages when I log in my name. the windows sidebar will not display. the message reads:

settings.ini is being used by another process. close the other program and then click retry, or click Cancel to exit sidebar.

What does this mean? How can I get my sidebar back. This only does this on my name not the other uses on the computer.

Thank you,

Brenda
 

My Computer

System One

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
bribran467 said:
my computer is giving me a error messages when I log in my name. the windows sidebar will not display. the message reads:

settings.ini is being used by another process. close the other program and then click retry, or click Cancel to exit sidebar.

What does this mean? How can I get my sidebar back. This only does this on my name not the other uses on the computer.

Thank you,

Brenda
Click to expand...

Open taskmanager and make sure sidebar is not not started,if yes kill process sidebar

next go to C:\<your account>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar

and delete settings.ini.If it doesn't help delete all 3p gadgets,leave only original
 

My Computer

System One

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