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Mark L. Ferguson
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> I customized the gadgets I wanted to appear, now evertime I start up my
> comp
> the gadgets are gone. I've re-activated my sidebar several times and each
> time the gadgets I selected pop up, however when I shut down they all
> disappear. Any advice??