Process name: Windows Sidebar
Product: Windows Vista
Company: Microsoft
File: sidebar.exe
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The file implements the Windows Sidebar feature of Windows Desktop; it is found in the folder C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\. It is part of Windows "gadgets" and is associated with Windows Vista.

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Users Opinions

148 users ask for this file. 9 users rated it as not dangerous. 1 user rated it as not so dangerous. 2 users rated it as neutral.

All comments about sidebar.exe: ironcladlou Desktop Sidebar is emulates the Windows Longhorn sidebar for XP/2000. Definitely not spyware/malware  See also: Link Profi Ist doch nur CPU Verschwendung diese Sidebar, weg damit lordfirefox Comes with windows Vista anon Windows Sidebar for XP Johnny Every time I log on it requires access to Internet and always appears in different folder in "User/Local Settings/Temp/". Although the autor of Vista Transformation Pack says there's no maleware in his software, that's doubtful. Why does it change its folder every time? Jorbi Sidebar. Saugt aber ne Menge Rescourcen. Also beim zocken/Vids bearbeiten etc. killen  See also: Link JimboM Vista system file for Sidebar Hansebanger Microsoft Sidebar Windows Vista If you know more about sidebar.exe, share your knowledge and help other users. Security Rating:  --- don't know ---  1 (not dangerous)  2  3 (neutral)  4  5 (dangerous) What do you know about this file: Link for more details: Your Name:

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