ricktendo Posted December 26, 2007 Posted December 26, 2007 Here is how you install and patch the Windows Sidebar on non Vista operating systems using Alky for Applications (by Rafael)1- Download and install Alky for Applications (for Windows XP or Server 2003)2- Download and install Wireless LAN API (KB918997) (skip this step if you are on XP SP3 or Server 2003)3- Reboot4- You need the Windows Sidebar folder and files from an existing install of Windows Vista5- Copy that "Windows Sidebar" folder to your "Program Files" directory6- Copy regsvr32.exe from "%WinDir%\system32" to "%ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar"7- Copy manifest.xml from "%ProgramFiles%\Alky for Applications\Libraries" to "%ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar"8- Rename manifest.xml in the Windows Sidebar directory to regsvr32.exe.manifest9- Right click on both sbdrop.dll & wlsrvc.dll and choose Patch Vista library...10- Drag and drop both sbdrop.dll & wlsrvc.dll into regsvr32.exe thats located in the same folder11- Right click on sidebar.exe and choose Patch and Run Vista executable...12- Close Sidebar (right click on the tray icon and choose Exit)13- In Run... copy, paste and execute the following"%ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe" /RegServer14- Restart the Windows Sidebar and nJoy Quote
ricktendo Posted December 26, 2007 Author Posted December 26, 2007 A- If you have problems with the Weather.Gadget saying "Service not available"* Download this modified wlsrvc.dll* Close the Windows Sidebar and replace the old wlsrvc.dll with the modified one* Right click on it and choose Patch Vista library...B- How to add the Windows Sidebar Properties to your Control Panel* Download the following file:SidebarShortcuts.zip* Extract the INF file from the ZIP archive, then right click on SidebarShortcuts.inf and choose Install (this will also create a Acessories shortuct) Quote
Mou Posted December 26, 2007 Posted December 26, 2007 hi rick !I am french and i'm writting from France and i really want to thank you for this great job about the sidebar! Have you try the same things whith the vista games? because i try to found them and maybe you can do that!?!...You make a really nice job if you do that!PS: Sorry for my english...!soon! Quote
ricktendo Posted December 26, 2007 Author Posted December 26, 2007 Currently not all the Vista games are working correctly, but when Rafael updates Alky (don't ask because I have no clue when) most if not all the games should be workingThen I may make a tutorial Quote
ricktendo Posted December 26, 2007 Author Posted December 26, 2007 Just talked to him and I can confirm he is working on a update, he will be changing the name of alky, also the libraries will be named to much smaller filenames example:vkernel32.dll to vk32.dllAll Vista games should be workingI also asked for a x64 shell extAnd silent install switches to add a Vista ultimate serial number Quote
Provolino Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 Just talked to him and I can confirm he is working on a update, he will be changing the name of alky, also the libraries will be named to much smaller filenames example:vkernel32.dll to vk32.dllIt seems alky project is dead :( Quote
Provolino Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 (edited) You are right, I just red Rafael posts on aeroxp forum Happy to hear that P.S.Why to close the Alky project if it will live on another name? Legal reasons? Edited January 15, 2008 by Provolino Quote
Jun85 Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 (edited) Looks like an amazing software to use for those that have XPI am trying to install it but the alky application site is down. Does anyone know where I can get the download?Thank you Edited January 24, 2008 by Jun85 Quote
ricktendo Posted January 24, 2008 Author Posted January 24, 2008 Windows XPServer 2003Updated first post with links also Quote
Jun85 Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 Thanks for the linkI have gone through your step by step process but now I am stuck at step 9. I get an error when trying to put the 2 files into regsvr32This is the error msg I get when trying to put the 2 files inDo you know how I can fix this problem?Thank you Quote
ricktendo Posted January 24, 2008 Author Posted January 24, 2008 Make sure you install Alky and Reboot Quote
FrozenLuv Posted February 3, 2008 Posted February 3, 2008 (edited) after i got the sidebar working and rebooted, can i unistall Alky for Applications and Wrieless LAN API (KB918997)?and by the way, great guide ! i needed this! Edited February 3, 2008 by FrozenLuv Quote
NIM Posted February 3, 2008 Posted February 3, 2008 after i got the sidebar working and rebooted, can i unistall Alky for Applications and Wrieless LAN API (KB918997)?and by the way, great guide ! i needed this!If I'm correct, Vista Sidebar won't work without Alky and Wireless LAN API.. :icon_cool: Quote
junksource Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 Hey thanks a lot.. i am not a person who write thanks to ppl on forums not bec i have ego problem but bec i dont bother, nor i waste time asking questions but coudnt resist giving u regards for the tutorial u wrote... user friendly, seriously i had no questions all quries solved... :thumbsup_anim: i am using windows XP black edition, it had window sidebar already installed, then it disappered used all tweaks, registring stuff cudnt understand.. so installed again through ur way.. the only thing which i am feeling different about is OPACITY?? i had transparent background, but now its all black?once again... nice tutorial... :giveheart: Quote
PSPman Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 Thank you for a great tutorial, I installed without any problems Quote
Kelsenellenelvian Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 All they did was steal ricktendos hard work and repost it.Do NOT post that link again! I will ban you. Quote
Paki_cro Posted March 21, 2008 Posted March 21, 2008 hi guys,can someone write how to install new gadget in vista sidebar on WinXP.thx, Quote
tensionman Posted March 21, 2008 Posted March 21, 2008 Great work!Fantastic tutorial but I have a baffling problem, I've just tried to install the alky for applications 1.0 winxp while using a valid vista product key and error prompt says my key is invalid (I have used a utility program to confirm key)... I have an asus notebook w/dual boot setup; partition c: Vista Home Premium, d: XP Pro. Has anyone encountered this before... any help would be appreciated. Was really looking forward to having the side bar now I'm wondering if there is something strange about my setup that is preventing install. Thanks! Quote
ricktendo Posted March 21, 2008 Author Posted March 21, 2008 Skip the Vista key stage, its only needed/used for Texas Holdem (and thats not working ATM)Here is how you install gadgets http://www.sokoolz.com/addons/r64/GadgetInstallerSetup.zip Quote
OwenBurnett Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 on server 2003 I always get a delay load error, could someone help me please. Quote
pri2sh Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 does any one know how to run vista games on xp ? i tried like in xp but not working Quote
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