To use the file extension WIDGET file, the user will need an internet connection, RAM with 512 megabytes and Windows Vista, Mac OSX 10.3.9 and Windows XP SP2, or 2000 SP4. On Mac OS, the user can click on ‘Macintosh HD’ then ‘Applications’, and then ‘Yahoo! Widgets’. On Windows, go to ‘Start’, ‘Programs’ then ‘Yahoo! Widgets’. A user can access their Widgets by choosing “Open Widget” from the menu of gears in the Widgets Dock, Menu bar for Mac OS and the tray on Windows. The user should finally choose “OPEN Dock”. The user can close the Dock using gear menu.

Cannot open widget files in Windows?

Not being able to open widget files in Windows may be a result of registry errors or not having the appropriate application installed. It is strongly recommended that you scan your computer for registry errors (free).

As the user works with file extension WIDGET they might encounter errors in their registry. They can remove these errors by running a registry scan in their system. The system’s memory and CPU might not work as required and the user can optimise them using a performance scan. It is also advisable for the user to scan their system for outdated drivers as they can cause slow downs and errors in their systems. A scan is also recommended for a system that is plagued by errors arising from wrong installations of programs.