1. Re-Add the gadget: Simple fix for some issues.

2. Re-Boot your machine: This usually fixes issues where gadgets lock up or the sidebar decides to stop all internet traffic.

3. Restart the sidebar program itself: This sometimes fixes issues where gadgets lock up or the sidebar decides to stop all internet traffic.

4. Make sure you have the latest version: Double check the the site or re-download the program.

5. Look through relevant blog posts: Your problem may have already been solved.

6. Persistent settings fix: (Windows Vista Sidebar Only) For this, you have to locate the gadget directory (Usually: C: -> users -> [Your Username] -> AppData -> Local -> Microsoft -> Windows Sidebar -> Gadgets) then delete the .xml data file for the gadget you're using.

1} My buttons disappeared.

2} Why won't my computer sleep instead of hibernate?

3} Will there be a medium size?

4} Why is switch users the same as lock?

Usually a user data & setting fix or switch to small mode will fix this issue.

This has been fixed in the latest version of the gadget. Sleep will now go directly to sleep and hibernate uses the default Vista power command.

There is a brand new medium size in the latest (1.4) version of the gadget.

Switch User is now fixed up and working properly in the 1.4 version of the gadget.