WMPSideShowGadget.exe Troubleshoot and Download

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing WMPSideShowGadget.exe files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent WMPSideShowGadget.exe file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

WMPSideShowGadget.exe file Windows Executable. The file was developed by Microsoft for use with Windows software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of WMPSideShowGadget.exe related errors on your device. You can also download WMPSideShowGadget.exe file compatible with Windows 8, Windows Vista devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 8, Windows Vista

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Fix WMPSideShowGadget.exe errors

1 Information about WMPSideShowGadget.exe file
2 Errors related to WMPSideShowGadget.exe file
3 How to fix WMPSideShowGadget.exe related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download WMPSideShowGadget.exe

4.1 List of WMPSideShowGadget.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	WMPSideShowGadget.exe
File extension	EXE
Type	Executable Application
Description	Windows Executable

Software
Program	Windows 8
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	8

Details
File size	139776
Oldest file	2008-01-21
Latest file	2012-07-26

Most common WMPSideShowGadget.exe file related problems

There are various types of errors related to WMPSideShowGadget.exe file. WMPSideShowGadget.exe file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to WMPSideShowGadget.exe file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

WMPSideShowGadget.exe is corrupted
WMPSideShowGadget.exe cannot be located
Runtime Error - WMPSideShowGadget.exe
WMPSideShowGadget.exe file error
WMPSideShowGadget.exe file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register WMPSideShowGadget.exe file:
WMPSideShowGadget.exe file could not be loaded
WMPSideShowGadget.exe file doesn't exist

WMPSideShowGadget.exe

Application could not be started because WMPSideShowGadget.exe file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to WMPSideShowGadget.exe can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing WMPSideShowGadget.exe file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix WMPSideShowGadget.exe errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

WMPSideShowGadget.exe file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with WMPSideShowGadget.exe file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to WMPSideShowGadget.exe file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of WMPSideShowGadget.exe or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to WMPSideShowGadget.exe file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the WMPSideShowGadget.exe file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the WMPSideShowGadget.exe file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the WMPSideShowGadget.exe file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace WMPSideShowGadget.exe file

The last solution is to manually download and replace WMPSideShowGadget.exe file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded WMPSideShowGadget.exe file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of WMPSideShowGadget.exe file example directory paths.

Windows 8: C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\
Windows Vista: C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\

If the steps did not solve your WMPSideShowGadget.exe file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename WMPSideShowGadget.exe

System Windows 8

File size 139776 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	a4cbf4648d05c22ed8723a9ebc9b8101
	SHA1	d5d45447f8244fb19610a26aef64882ea497ae48
	SHA256	135234f8bd3531a1f7e21296110f406232c1bdaeb969f1ea086c43476f0c862f
	CRC32	b9a75c87
	Example file location	C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\

Filename WMPSideShowGadget.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 250368 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

Download

File details
	MD5	851bb9ed39ae1ede993ef5e48ce72a4f
	SHA1	925a9f346bc389a24f97ef35342746537aca9f99
	SHA256	6d2cef3b932ed4475a6f5cda732fb31a7fe0adb376f1ed6ee34e1676ae3e5843
	CRC32	2681bf7f
	Example file location	C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\