How to install Windows Sidebar on XP?

A tutorial to install Windows Sidebar on your XP and install FreeHD.gadget

Prerequisite
  • XP SP3
  • DotNet 2.0
  • Internet Explorer 7
  • VLC 0.9.8a (For FreeHD Gadget) VideoLan
Download the following files
Install DotNet 2.0
Install in first alky_1.1_trunk_032308-000051_xp.msi package

Install Ricks_WindowsSidebar_Intl_AlkyXP1.1 package
  • Uncompress Ricks_WindowsSidebar_Intl_AlkyXP1.1.zip archive
  • Select Sidebar.inf file with the "Right-button" mouse, and "Install"

  • Reboot your computer
How to install a gadget
  • Go to this link with Internet Explorer FreeHD.gadget
  • Clik on "Install"

  • Add this gadget

  • The result ...