SkypeGadget

Nov 3rd, 2012: SkypeGadget has been discontinued.

Read more about this and see the SkypeGadget memorabilia, here. SkypeGadget will remain available for download on this page.

Features
System requirements
Installation
Download
Running on Windows on 64bits
Future version
Support and feedback
Donation
Changelog

SkypeGadget is a Windows 7/Vista Sidebar Gadget that allows Skype users to call/chat to their contacts directly from Sidebar.

1. Features

Contact list
Show/hide offline, SkypeOut and/or Call Forward contacts
Call/chat to a contact
End call
Open Skype
Two display modes (8 or 16 contacts at a time)
Double click starts a chat/call
Displays contact status (Available, SkypeMe, Away, etc.)

2. System requirements

Windows 7 or Windows Vista
Skype
Internet connection
Administrative rights on the first run (in order to register Skype4COM)

3. Installation

Download the gadget from one of the links below.
Run the file
If, on the first run, it displays a message that Skype4COM is not registered click the link on the gadget, close the gadget and reopen it.
That’s it.

4. Download

The current stable version 1.4 can be downloaded from victorhurdugaci.com or gallery.live.com (The official Sidebar Gadgets page from Microsoft).

Running on Windows on 64bits

Skype Gadget uses Skype4COM.dll in order to communicate with Skype. This component can only run on 32 bits so in order to use the gadget on a 64 bits OS you need to run the Sidebar as a 32 bits application.

This can be done as following:

Go to the sidebar properties and uncheck the “Start sidebar when windows starts” checkbox.
Open the “Program Files (x86)Windows Sidebar” folder and launch the sidebar from there. Now you have the 32 bits version running.
Go to this new sidebar’s properties and check “Start sidebar when windows starts”.
Add th gadget on sidebar.

Thanks to Michael for this great tip!

6. Future version

The Alpha 1 version is now available for download!

I decided to not develop version 2 anymore because a lot of people are using version 1 and there seems to be no need for an improved version.

You can still download version 2 Alpha1 from here.

7. Support and feedback

If you have any problems and/or suggestions for SkypeGadget please feel free to …

… add a comment on this page
… send an e-mail at: skypegadget [monkey tail] victorhurdugaci {dot} com
… follow SkypeGadget on Twitter: @SkypeGadget

8. Donation

~~Like this gadget and want to support it?~~

Donations removed due to legal reasons. However, SkypeGadget is still free :)

9. Changelog

Version 1.4 (yes, it is after 2.0 A1)

Support for Skype 4

Version 2.0 Alpha 1

First release of the new interface.
New contact list.
Hide Skype window after placing a call.
Contacts are sorted by status and name.

Version 1.3:

Bug fix: Long contact name wrapping
New color for selected item
Option to show/hide SkypeOut contacts

Version 1.2:

Big contact list option
Sorted contacts
Minor bug fixes

191 comments

On June 20th, 2008 at 10:21 am by matt Permanent link
hi,
really love your gadget and it works fine on my laptop vista 32, but i cant get it to work on my desk top vista 64? it tells me it isnt registered… i click the link and restart it but it doesnt work…please help as i love it
thanks
Matt
On June 20th, 2008 at 10:52 am by Victor Permanent link
Hi Matt,
Unfortunately this gadget won’t work on x64 because it is using Skype4COM (a component provided by Skype) which doesn’t have a 64 bit version yet.
Best regards.
On June 26th, 2008 at 4:02 pm by Mike Permanent link
Only problem with version 1.2 is that you cannot turn off SkypeOut contacts. Its usually useless to have them displayed. Even worse contact list isnt ordered by type of contact, so I end up with mixed list of regular online skype contacts and SkypeOut contacts, several pages long. And some online contacts are i.e. on page 7/9. Can you make version like 1.3 with SkypeOut contacts turned off, before v 2.0 is done please. :-) Otherwise great gadget, thanks.
On June 28th, 2008 at 10:44 pm by Michael Permanent link
I have the same problem as the 2 posters above. I have 64-bit vista as well and can’t seem to register it. I would really like to use this gadget as I use skype quite frequently.
On June 29th, 2008 at 8:51 am by Victor Permanent link
Unfortunately, Skype4COM will not run on any x64 operating system until next year. If you want to monitor the status of Skype4COM x64 development follow this link.
I will try a work around and see I can make the gadget run on x64.
On July 4th, 2008 at 7:51 pm by Garrett Permanent link
I am running on 32bit Vista on my Acer 5100 laptop, nothing seems to register, installed it twice. Runs in bar but displays nothing )-: Does it require the IE Skype Plugin?
On July 4th, 2008 at 7:53 pm by Victor Permanent link
Garrett:
Is Skype running? Did you click “register” on the first run?
On July 13th, 2008 at 2:45 pm by Michael Permanent link
Hello all x64 Vista users out there.
As mentioned correctly above, the Skype4COM dll runs only in 32 Bit mode. If you want to use the gadget, you will have to start the sidebar in x32 mode.
This can be done as follows:
* go to the sidebar properties and uncheck the ‘Start sidebar when windows starts’ checkbox.
* go to the ‘Progam Files (x86)’ folder and there to the ‘Windows Sidebar’ folder. This is the x32 Version of the sidebar (The x64 version resides under ‘Program Files’). Launch the sidebar from there
* Go to the properties again and check the autostart checkbox. From now on, the x32 Version will be started instead of the x64 one.
Now, you can add the gadget as usual. Enjoy.
BTW, thanks for the great gadget!
Michael
On July 19th, 2008 at 12:00 pm by stahPL Permanent link
Michael, you are the best :)))
BIG THANKS!!!
Works great :)
On August 25th, 2008 at 12:14 am by Andy Permanent link
Hi, this is a great gadget. Skypegadget 2 looks cool, but I do hope you will keep the version 1 as a download. I really don’t want ALL my skype-functions in my sidebar, I just want most used functions which takes as little space as possible – for that your version 1 is perfect.
(You might consider still offering a light version – or having the tabs as a setting?)
On August 28th, 2008 at 4:38 pm by skypeUser Permanent link
Great job, thanks
On September 11th, 2008 at 12:42 pm by Lindsay Permanent link
Hi there,
Great gadget! Is it possible to sort the contacts by status? I use Skype a lot at work but would prefer to see the 5 or 6 contacts that are on line for my work group, rather than sorted alphabetically.
Thanks! Lindsay
On September 11th, 2008 at 1:04 pm by Lindsay Permanent link
Hello again,
Any timescales for release of V2?
Regards, Lindsay
On September 11th, 2008 at 6:17 pm by Victor Permanent link
@Lindsay:
Sorting by status is not possible in the current version. I will take this into account for v2.
What do you mean by “timescales” ?
Best regards!
On September 16th, 2008 at 12:11 pm by Nicu Permanent link
very nice indeed
On September 18th, 2008 at 4:52 pm by Michael Permanent link
create job, really
i like your gadget, the first gadget that make sence to use.
About timescales, i guess Lindsay want to know when the v2 will be finshed.
On September 22nd, 2008 at 9:33 am by Michael Permanent link
why is my comment deleted?
so again,
great tool, many thanks for that.
When will v2 be available?
On September 25th, 2008 at 3:39 pm by Victor Permanent link
Your comment was not deleted, it was waiting for approval :)
V2 will probably be available in a 2-3 weeks
On October 8th, 2008 at 2:53 pm by Oliver Permanent link
Will V2 also be able to send sms to the skypeout-contacts ?
On October 11th, 2008 at 3:32 pm by Victor Permanent link
Oliver, I will take your idea in consideration but I can’t tell you if this will be a feature or v2
On October 17th, 2008 at 4:45 pm by Digital404 Permanent link
i love the skype gadget i have few idea’s for the newest version if it ever be released
1. status change
2. skin change (optional)
3. search skype (optional)
4. background change (optional)
awesome job
On October 17th, 2008 at 4:48 pm by Digital404 Permanent link
Also can you add micro size skype dial buttons so when someone press the keys skype will auto dial
On October 29th, 2008 at 10:58 pm by jimmy89 Permanent link
it doesn’t seem to work with skype 4 beta
On November 14th, 2008 at 6:09 pm by Barry Permanent link
I have just loaded you skype sidebar.
Calling is fine but I cannot get chat to work.
I have checked the box in option which says double click starts chat, but nothung comes up to type into
Is this possible yet or in the next version?
On November 21st, 2008 at 9:39 pm by ianr Permanent link
Hi there,
Whenever I use the dialpad to enter numbers the +1 is always prepended to the number. My default countrycode is +44, is there any way to change the default location setting?
Thks
On November 22nd, 2008 at 5:36 pm by Tina Permanent link
says skype is not running and/or logged in but doesnt give me a log in option
On November 22nd, 2008 at 7:20 pm by Polito33 Permanent link
Some problems to transfer the contacts.
On November 29th, 2008 at 5:34 pm by afee Permanent link
I have the same problem as Tina
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On December 1st, 2008 at 4:14 pm by guyrab Permanent link
Hey there,
wonderful gadget (Skype Gadget),
but I have been searching like a madman for a gadget that combines MSN and Skype. It doesn’t exist.
a Gap in the market? Maybe a good opportunity to do something about it, I know a lot of people that use skype but won’t install msn on theit computers due to the security holes,… but sometimes you need to communicate to somebody else and most of the WWW community is sadly using MSN messesnger :-(
On December 4th, 2008 at 9:34 pm by Izo Permanent link
Hi..
This seems a great and useful gadget but why does it needs 50% of CPU on every update (5seconds)?
On December 8th, 2008 at 10:28 pm by Victor Permanent link
On every 5 seconds it refreshes the contact list. That’s why the CPU Load goes to 50%.
I’m sorry about that but I don’t have control over Skype4COM.
On January 3rd, 2009 at 1:56 pm by Mark Permanent link
After trying alpha I didn’t like the scroll bar and I was unable to change the size of the bar or customise it re hide offline contacts etc. Uninstalled and reinstalled v1.3 but now v1.3 is not loading.
On January 3rd, 2009 at 1:59 pm by Mark Permanent link
Installed v1.3 as for a single user and now is showing and working.
On January 20th, 2009 at 3:36 am by Amirul Permanent link
cool..!!!
On January 23rd, 2009 at 2:14 pm by PeterJvM Permanent link
Love 1.3
2 alpha 1 I uninstalles it because:
1) no settings menu, so I could not use any filtering
2) contact list looks messy (my screen res is 1600×1200)
3) hate the new color scheme
Thanks, keep up the good work, as 1.3 is way better than anything else made by other developers.
On January 30th, 2009 at 5:40 pm by Eva Permanent link
hi!
I really love your gatget. I decided to change to windows sidebar because of it.
But is it possible to add a adjustment like “sort by alphabet…. by status (online/ absence/ offline)”?? then your gatget would be perfect for me.
Thanks!
On February 2nd, 2009 at 6:12 am by Monil Permanent link
I am using 1.3. When switch pages, it takes more time to refress. also improve the page scrolling with mouse scrolling.
Option should be there for nunber of contact to display.
On February 2nd, 2009 at 6:13 am by Monil Permanent link
Hi,
I am using 1.3.
The gadget is very good.
When switch pages, it takes more time to refress. also improve the page scrolling with mouse scrolling.
Option should be there for nunber of contact to display.
Don’t feel bad. This is what i need from this gadget.
Thanks.
On February 10th, 2009 at 5:45 pm by rob Permanent link
great app! would like to see a text box for searching contacts as in skype gui
On February 12th, 2009 at 12:00 am by Mike Permanent link
Hey, dont know if this has been suggested before, but it would be cool to be able to only show contacts from a specific group from skype. That way I could make a skype group of all my favourite numbers/contacts and have the gadget display those only for easy calling. Great gadget by the way, made me enable the sidebar again :)
On February 12th, 2009 at 8:34 am by mukund Permanent link
hi……….
On February 12th, 2009 at 8:36 am by mukund Permanent link
i use this app. and this is verry special gadget
On February 12th, 2009 at 5:32 pm by JFS Permanent link
No matter what I do I get the following massage on both versions: Skype is not runnig or not isigned in.
I am runnig skype and it is signed in.
On February 12th, 2009 at 5:49 pm by Victor Permanent link
@JFS:
What version of Vista are you running?
The operating system is 32 or 64 bits?
What version of Skype are you running?
On February 16th, 2009 at 11:21 pm by kody Permanent link
i have the same problem as jfs
vista-home premium
32-bit
version 4.0.0.206
On February 16th, 2009 at 11:36 pm by Victor Permanent link
SkypeGadget is not supporting, yet, Skype v4.
Sorry. Hope will have time soon to fix this
On February 19th, 2009 at 4:53 am by Clint Permanent link
HI Victor,
Your Skype gadget is the best by far!!!! Today I installed Skype 4 and of course I can now see from these messges that it does not work with yur fabulous gadget. Hope you can make it work soon. Its only been 3 hours without your gadget and I cant believe how much i miss it. I knew i used it a lot but like a junkie I need it back working. Please help.
On February 19th, 2009 at 6:09 pm by Josh Davis Permanent link
Hi Victor,
I’ve figured out how to fix both versions of your gadget to work with Skype V4.0.0.206. All anyone needs to do is download the latest version of the Skype4COM from here:
https://developer.skype.com/Download?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=Skype4COM-1.0.31.0.zip
Then run your \regwrapper.bat\ file to register the new .dll
And bingo both gadget versions work again.
Thanks for the wicked gadgets!!!!
Cheers,
Josh
On February 25th, 2009 at 9:29 am by Jon Permanent link
Hi Josh,
Is it possible to give more detailed step by step instructions? I have download the zip file to desktop but what do you do from there exactly?
Thanks
Jon
On March 3rd, 2009 at 2:08 am by Akshay Permanent link
hi i am just trying out.
On March 5th, 2009 at 1:19 pm by Stuart25 Permanent link
Update for Windows Vista KB959772
This update to the DRM crashed my SkypeGadget, i.e. didn’t show Skype as running or logged in! Only after doing a System restore to before the update did it work again.
Love the Gadget btw.
On March 5th, 2009 at 10:59 pm by Stuart25 Permanent link
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On March 8th, 2009 at 10:46 am by Victor Permanent link
SkypeGadget is now supporting Skype 4!
On March 8th, 2009 at 3:12 pm by Unknown Permanent link
Does it support Windows7? :)
On March 8th, 2009 at 5:49 pm by Timotei Dolean Permanent link
Super cool! Congratulations with this gadget!
On March 8th, 2009 at 11:38 pm by Victor Permanent link
Quote: Does it support Windows7? :)
I don’t know. Haven’t tried it.
If you tried could you give me some more info?
On March 22nd, 2009 at 6:53 pm by Flashfox Permanent link
I have been using 1.3 then 1.4. I like Alpha 1 and hope that I will have the same settings customization as with 1.4 (do not display users who are off-line, etc.). Suggestion: Offer the choice of background colors. I prefer the black background.
On April 3rd, 2009 at 9:00 pm by Milan P. Permanent link
Hey, great work. I like your gadget. But please, make the contact list resizeable. I cant use it like this. It’s too big. I usualy have 2 or 3 contact online, I don’t need so much space. Thanks in advance ;)
On April 3rd, 2009 at 9:59 pm by Simon Permanent link
The gadget (V1.4) always seen to miss a couple of my contacts. It can show 8 at a time and I have 10 contacts. It shows Page 1/1 when I expected it to show 1/2 and let me move to page 2.
Other than that I like it.
On April 3rd, 2009 at 10:15 pm by Victor Permanent link
@Simon: Could you tell me if the two contacts that do not appear have a special status like (skype out) or they are from outlook contacts?
@everyone: I am taking notes with your requests. However until July I cannot upgrade SkypeGadget because I must work on my bachelor thesis/project.
On April 8th, 2009 at 2:50 pm by Jim Permanent link
I love the app, but one thing I am struggling with is new chat notification. Skype 4 plays a sound, and the system tray icon changes, but it is hard to notice. I was hoping your app would provide some notification of incoming chat/calls or missed chat/calls (change background color or change the S and Skype text in the header area). Any plans for this? Thanks for the app!
On April 11th, 2009 at 8:07 pm by Lars Permanent link
I have installed the gadget V1.4, but if i start it, it shows only an error that “Skype4COM.dll is not registered. If you have administrative rights, click the link below in order to register this file.”
My System is Vista32 and i am logged as administrator.
After click the link there comes the message that restart of the gadget needed. Done it, but it shows the first error message again.
Then i have downloaded the newest Skype4COM.dll (Skype4COM-1.0.31.0) and copy it into the wrapper directory. After that i start the batch to register it. Done, with no errors.
I started the gadget again, but it shows me the same error as before – again and again.
What can i do to get run the gadget??
On April 18th, 2009 at 2:02 am by hamid1975 Permanent link
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On May 10th, 2009 at 5:56 pm by LCD Permanent link
Thanks for your Gadget!
1.4 runs well on Vista 32 with Skype 4.0.0.226
2.0 alpha doesn’t work on my system. I only see my contacts for a second after I hit the list-button with a left-click. After that they are all invisible for me again.
On May 10th, 2009 at 7:36 pm by Victor Permanent link
Thanks LCD for your notification. I forgot to update 2.0 alpha to the latest SDK. Will do this soon
On May 13th, 2009 at 5:29 am by Dwight Betts Permanent link
Seems like a great gadget, wish I could get it installed. The directions DO NOT WORK for me on Vista 64 bit modifications. Just a bunch of frustration.
Now the codes need some work TOO! What jibberish, even with 20/20.
On May 19th, 2009 at 2:55 pm by Piep Permanent link
I would like to see a MUTE button.
This would be extremeley handy when using Skype for conference calls, which I do a lot!
cheers! And keep up the good work!
On May 23rd, 2009 at 10:23 am by Marton Permanent link
Nice gadget, one of my favourites. (version 1.4)
I have only one problem with it. Every few seconds, when it gets its data from Skype, it puts quite a strain on my single core CPU which makes video stutter (even with CPU usage maxing out below 70%) . If I set the sidebar’s priority to low the problem is solved. Maybe a future version can improve on this.
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On July 15th, 2009 at 5:23 pm by Andy Permanent link
Nice gadget, however, be aware that in Windows 7, there is not the option to change the version of the sidebar that runs at startup in the same method as with Vista. You must make registry changes, and running the 32-bit version will prevent some of the Microsoft gadgets that ship with Windows 7 from running (such as the weather app). Is there any way to create a 64-bit version of the dll? Not sure what langauge you have written it in, or what calls you make, but adding “serializable” should allow it to work under 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems.
But apart from that, it is a nice application but I’m afraid I wont be using this gadget due to its incombatibility with 64-bit. Hopefully this can be sorted though, and I wish you all the best in this endevour.
Regards,
Andy
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On August 14th, 2009 at 2:42 am by Steve Melnikoff Permanent link
Hi.
I tried v1.4 on Vista 64, but got the DLL registration issue, and couldn’t get past that.
I also tried the alpha version. When opening it, it used up 100% CPU resource for a few seconds, then stated that Skype wasn’t running, even though it was.
I think this looks like a really useful tool – but alas, not yet on Vista 64 :-(
On September 4th, 2009 at 9:14 pm by Narendra77mail Permanent link
no
On October 11th, 2009 at 1:11 pm by rajiv ranjan Permanent link
free telephone operation.
On October 22nd, 2009 at 6:42 pm by Tshewang lama Permanent link
plz make easy to fill
On November 4th, 2009 at 5:11 pm by John Meyer Permanent link
Yes, I’d like a Windows 7 64 bit version as well. Any chance soon?
Can you let me know?
Thanks
John
On November 14th, 2009 at 1:04 am by jon Permanent link
anyone else having trouble ending calls? Is it a windows 7 thing? Also, is Skype supposed to be runnng at the same time as the Skype gadget?
On November 14th, 2009 at 6:09 pm by Victor Permanent link
Hello jon,
Yes, Skype needs to run all the time you want to use the gadget.
Can you be more specific about your problem? What is not working? What is the version of Windows 7 you are using?
On November 20th, 2009 at 9:50 am by Zorgoban Permanent link
Hi! Nice Gadget! Where can I get the source for it?
On November 21st, 2009 at 11:33 pm by Victor Permanent link
@Zorgoban: change the .gadget extension to .zip
On January 21st, 2010 at 11:25 pm by Peter Au Permanent link
Is it working on Window 7?
On January 22nd, 2010 at 12:18 am by Victor Permanent link
@Peter Au: Yes, is working (version 1.4)
On January 25th, 2010 at 4:35 pm by Flashfox Permanent link
The current Skype desktop widget does not auto-refresh in Windows 7 Professional. I need to right-click, select options then exit for it to update. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling with the same results. By the way, how do I check the version number?
On February 6th, 2010 at 8:38 pm by Victor Permanent link
@Flashfox: right click the desktop, go to gadgets and check there the version of SkypeGadget
On March 6th, 2010 at 1:06 am by Purplepooki Permanent link
I cannot get version 1.4 to work on my laptop at all. I click the link a box flashes on the screen and I close and restart the gadget. I get the same message about registering. I am running Windows 7 and yes everything is up to date. I just bought this laptop this week.
On March 7th, 2010 at 12:22 am by Victor Permanent link
Purplepooki, are you using a 64 bit version of Windows?
On March 7th, 2010 at 3:08 am by Langi2k Permanent link
For 64 bit Windows 7
1. open Task Manager and end Process sidebar.exe
2. Open the “Program Files (x86)Windows Sidebar” folder and launch the sidebar from there. Now you have the 32 bits version running
3. Add th gadget on sidebar.
On March 7th, 2010 at 5:49 am by Purplepooki Permanent link
Thank you I will give it a try.
On March 16th, 2010 at 9:21 pm by paul Permanent link
to Langi2k thx man u got the solution to win7 64bit
For 64 bit Windows 7
1. open Task Manager and end Process sidebar.exe
2. Open the “Program Files (x86)Windows Sidebar” folder and launch the sidebar from there. Now you have the 32 bits version running
3. Add th gadget on sidebar.
this worked on my comp
On March 26th, 2010 at 6:03 pm by hayoung kim Permanent link
Ran 1.3 and 1.4 but they never let me hang up the phone when I click on the red handset.
I can call out but have to use the Skype interface to hang up not this gadget.
Am I the only one? I didn’t see anyone else talking about this.
Running Windows 7 x32 Ultimate. Thanks.
On April 13th, 2010 at 5:00 am by Rocky Permanent link
…..im using windows 7 and skype 4.2.0.158 and gadget 1.4……everytime i restart my comp, i got to restart the skype gadget…..can u guys plz do something about it….the gadget doesnt detect once skype is connected to the net…….
On April 14th, 2010 at 8:09 pm by dave Permanent link
windows 7 – 64 bit forever loop trying to register dll – not functional. Should be a separate installer that raises access level request.
On May 1st, 2010 at 7:27 am by laurin Permanent link
hi i’m trying to run this sidebar & have tried to set it up to run the 32-bit way, it still brings up a message saying to register the file. however, the link doesn’t work. how can i get this thing running!? helP!!!
On May 3rd, 2010 at 12:31 am by Flashfox Permanent link
Running Windows 7 Professional x86 and the application was running fine until the last reboot. Since then I receive a message that it is not registered, to close the gadget and restart it. Done this several times and even rebooted with the same result. Any ideas as to what I might be missing?
On May 22nd, 2010 at 11:38 pm by Flashfox Permanent link
Any new information regarding Skype4COM.dll? Keeps on telling me it not registered. Used to work fine until May 3rd (rebooted then lost it). As noted in my earlier message, I am running Windows 7 Professional x86.
On May 23rd, 2010 at 12:34 am by Victor Permanent link
@Flashfox: I don’t know how to reproduce your problem. You could try registering the DLL manually by running “regsvr32″ in a console with administrative privileges and passing the Skype4COM.dll as argument. That’s the only possible solution I have.
What happened in the session from May3rd before rebooting? Any major changes in the OS?
BTW, what version of SkypeGadget are you using?
On May 30th, 2010 at 2:56 pm by Sagar Permanent link
Good Gadget…
But I wish there would be a option for sorting contact with status,
as if I hide offline contact, the person who is invisible but i know he/she is online so to call them I have to goto skype and call them.
On June 1st, 2010 at 6:14 pm by slim ninja Permanent link
for some reason it dosen’t work for windows 7
On June 29th, 2010 at 11:01 am by lina Permanent link
hi, i use windows 7, and when i click the link to register, then close the gadget, re open, nothing happen. The message is always the same, that i must click the link to register. i use skype gadget 1.3. pls help…
On June 29th, 2010 at 11:25 am by Victor Permanent link
@lina: Please use the latest version of the gadget (1.4). Then, you should be able to register the COM component.
On June 29th, 2010 at 12:54 pm by lina Permanent link
sorry if my question sounds silly, but i have already succeed to install and register it, but the message is ‘skype is not working and / or not logged in’
what should i do?
On June 30th, 2010 at 7:38 pm by Victor Permanent link
Lina, what version of Skype and Windows are you using?
On July 4th, 2010 at 11:36 pm by franky Permanent link
i have the same Problem i can not register the skype4com.dll I am running Windows Ultimate 64 and skype 4.2 (newest Version) and skype gadget 1.4 i registert as admin but still no luck
On July 6th, 2010 at 2:05 am by dixit Permanent link
it is nice
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Hi.I hope it will be helpfull.
On July 21st, 2010 at 2:31 pm by IsmSal Permanent link
Dear sir
I have windows 7 professional and me either not working I tried to register it (administrator user) but still gives me “Skype4COM is not registered”.
On August 5th, 2010 at 1:53 pm by vinoth Permanent link
to Langi2k thx man u got the solution to win7 64bit
For 64 bit Windows 7
1. open Task Manager and end Process sidebar.exe
2. Open the “Program Files (x86)Windows Sidebar” folder and launch the sidebar from there. Now you have the 32 bits version running
3. Add th gadget on sidebar.
this worked on my comp
Thanks Victor you did it easy. But i wish it works every time with no hassle and with no repeating of above procedure every time i restart or log off and come in.
But in addition, i would like to tell u something..
I use windows home premium (64bit), i have pinned skype to task bar with auto start & auto log in everytime i start my comp (i live in UK, so wifi will help me to stay online always). So, i dont think i use this gadget most. But love the way designed and done.
On August 5th, 2010 at 1:56 pm by vinoth Permanent link
To other friends who struggle with “Skype4COM is not registered”, i would ask you to try the above step, and so can help you. I had the same for long, i even tried 5time and got fedup. Then i was even ready to uninstall it, just then this forum helped me.
For all, who use the above steps and got worked out, plz re-post. So someone one who needs may be helped.
On August 17th, 2010 at 9:29 pm by M.Wilson Permanent link
Like the gadget: Needs a couple of quick features.
1) a way to quick select it in phone mode so a clipped number can be pasted, or call a clipped number right away.
2) Ability to send tones for selecting extensions, entering info in automated systems.
3) Hang up button does not work with skype 5 (beta)
4) in contact list, ability to type 1 or 2 characters and have it display only contacts containing the sub-string (anywhere in the name)
Link to version 2 not working anymore.
On August 17th, 2010 at 9:31 pm by M.Wilson Permanent link
Also needs to accept number pad keystrokes even if entry window is not selected. Send tones from keypad as well. :)
Does make quick calls easier though. Very nice.
On August 23rd, 2010 at 12:28 pm by Hein Permanent link
To have the 32bit version of the sidebar starting with Windows:
1. Make sure the sidebar autostarts (goto properties and check the “Start sidebar when windows starts” checkbox).
2. Start regedit from the start menu.
3. In the left pane, go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
4. In the right pane, right click on Sidebar and select Modify…
5. Change the Value data to C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe /autoRun
by adding ” (x86)” (including the space) behind Program Files.
6. Exit regedit and restart your computer.
On September 1st, 2010 at 11:42 pm by Chanda Permanent link
Hey I down loaded this desktop gadget because it seemed cool but I cant get it to run! I have window 7 64 bit. i click the link to register and then close the app then open it again and it keeps giving me the same instructions can you help me please?
On September 30th, 2010 at 3:48 pm by Sagar Patil Permanent link
It’s greate
On December 7th, 2010 at 5:32 pm by david Permanent link
Hi!
I click the link and restart the gadget but it doesent work. I have windows 7, please help
best ragards David
On December 20th, 2010 at 9:15 am by Joco1114 Permanent link
I like your gadget, thank you for the work! I would like to suggest a transparent version, with background like this: http://www.bitwizard.hu/dl/background-big.png
On December 20th, 2010 at 7:57 pm by Victor Permanent link
@Joco1114: Feel free to update the gadget file. You can also send it to me for review and if it looks good I will upload it here.
On December 23rd, 2010 at 8:17 pm by kourosh harandi Permanent link
ihave not idea
On December 25th, 2010 at 3:27 pm by Joco1114 Permanent link
@Viktor: Oh, sorry, I am very “undergraded” in gadgets programming. As I realized, it is not enough to swap backgrounds, but I have to use background.addTextObject function because of transparent backgrounds otherwise I got interesting result.
On December 25th, 2010 at 3:29 pm by Joco1114 Permanent link
Here is an example:
http://www.bloodforge.com/post/Vista-Sidebar-Gadget2c-Transparent-Backgrounds2c-and-Font-Color.aspx
On January 4th, 2011 at 10:07 am by Md.Ainal Haque Permanent link
I LIKE IT!!!
On January 4th, 2011 at 6:57 pm by Manny Permanent link
I added the gadget and it worked for a day on Windows 7 and I think it is great but then after a restart it gave me the not registered message. I see the work around that people have posted here but will I need to do that every time I restart or is there a way to make it permanent? Thanks
On January 6th, 2011 at 3:36 pm by Alex Permanent link
Hi, Gadget not work with new skype version 5.1.0.104. Any idea?
On January 7th, 2011 at 11:57 pm by darky Permanent link
I would really like to know when it will work with 5.1 just updated and this was the perfect gadget for me. I would love it to work again.
On January 8th, 2011 at 10:00 pm by Mike Permanent link
Your Sidebar Gadget (both 1.4 and alpha) worked great up until today. Skype v5.1 was released and it no longer works :( I am looking forward to the update. Many thanks for your hard work!!
On January 11th, 2011 at 7:52 am by Muff Potter Permanent link
The problem is the property SkypeObject.Client.IsRunning, it returns always false.
It is not possible to use SkypeObject.Client.Start() and wait for a while.
A dirty fix is to return always true from IsSkypeRunning. I think the API is not
working correct.
On January 11th, 2011 at 1:36 pm by John Permanent link
Yes, this truly has been a very helpful gadget, especially for someone living overseas. I communicate via skype daily, and knowing who is available via the skype gadget has been such a time saver. Looking forward to the update which gets the skype gadget up and running again with the latest version of skype! Thanks
On January 12th, 2011 at 9:49 am by Victor Permanent link
Thanks for feedback guys! I will take a look, during the weekend, at the compatibility problems with the new version of Skype.
Stay tuned :)
On January 12th, 2011 at 2:18 pm by Guido Hassel Permanent link
Greetings from Bavaria/Germany …
how about a x64 Windows 7 Edition :-) … it would be great.
Guido from Germany
On January 15th, 2011 at 2:06 pm by TumVit Permanent link
SKYPE has changed the version with 4 on 5… And gadget has ceased to work, and it is a pity. It was pleasant to me. Inform when will correct. I will necessarily download.
On January 17th, 2011 at 1:47 pm by Derek Permanent link
I agree with the above post. Updating to Skype v.5 breaks the gadget. Please fix soon, great gadget.
On January 17th, 2011 at 5:09 pm by David Permanent link
Installed it but did not get the register option (win7 32bit), reinstalled it but same problem, i don’t get the option to register … any help on this ?
On January 22nd, 2011 at 1:57 am by Jackl Permanent link
all thumbs up for that gadget!
But, please fix that problem with the skype v5 version.
thx in advance
On January 22nd, 2011 at 2:18 pm by Bug in SkypeGadget | Ex nihilo nihil fit Permanent link
[...] There is a bug in the Skype client that affects SkypeGadget. See status and workaround here. [...]
On January 26th, 2011 at 6:17 pm by Locutus Permanent link
Your workaround no. 3 works perfectly for me.
I can’t realize any negative effects.
On January 31st, 2011 at 7:55 pm by Muff Potter Permanent link
Hey from Germany,
the hotfix is out: http://blogs.skype.com/garage/
… Today we have released a hotfix for Skype 5.1 for Windows.
The gadgets works now, no patches or workarounds to use!
On February 3rd, 2011 at 9:29 pm by Locutus Permanent link
I installed v5.1.0.112 but without workaround the gadget still doesn’t recognize if skype is running.
On February 15th, 2011 at 11:47 pm by bara Permanent link
haha thiss is hard
On February 16th, 2011 at 12:57 am by jozef Permanent link
i dont knw how to use this
On February 16th, 2011 at 2:35 pm by catgsmith Permanent link
Skype upgraded to v5.1.0.112 and now the gadget doesn’t recognize if skype is running. I followed instructions to launch on win7 64bit (using 32 bits version of sidebar.exe) to no avail. Any suggestions?
On February 19th, 2011 at 8:27 pm by Silvan Permanent link
I had gadged version 1.2
Updatet skype to 5.1.0.122 and gadget failed to recognize skype running.
Updatet gadget to 1.4, but still fail.
Changed line 269 in gadget.js in “return true”
Now this gadget behaves normal. It now recognizes skype running and says that skype ist not running if skype is off or offline. Nice!
I love this gadget. Many thanks!
On March 5th, 2011 at 10:35 am by Heiko Permanent link
hi…
have tested the alpha-version on win7 64bit. think its not good. thousands of cmd-windows opens and eating the free memory. as i have 108 processes from there i shut down my pc.
the hint with line 269 not running for me. not in version 1.2 or in version 1.4
sidebar starting in 32bit ??? i havent a touchable sidebar… however, i can wait for newer skype or your gadget…
best regards
On March 19th, 2011 at 2:44 pm by CyX BeAtZ Permanent link
I have everyones solution and its very simple!! In Windows 7 i have 64 bit version.. click the start button and type gadget in the box, right click then run as ADMIN!! now run the skype gadget ;) no restart required it connected n syncd while i was on a call :)
On May 9th, 2011 at 12:42 pm by morgan Permanent link
how can i use this??? pls ans. icant do it……. argh
On May 9th, 2011 at 5:42 pm by Wilds Permanent link
Thanks Victor for your cool gadget. I allowed myself to make some enhancements:
– Added option to sort contacts by status and name
– Moved “big list” function to “large size button” of Windows 7 sidebar.
– Update Skype4COM to new vesion
– Changed the background image
Link: http://filebeam.com/e5e5e34a31d004aa72b529bc71bd4107
On May 24th, 2011 at 6:28 am by Crags Permanent link
Nice work Wilds! Maybe you could also change the old Skype “Away” moon crescent symbol for the newer “orange” away symbol which would be clearer in the gadget window.
Thanks
On June 4th, 2011 at 9:02 pm by a-a822 Permanent link
We love acronyms sites like Skype on Alqlari because it saves time and effort thanks to Skype, Windows 7 and 8
On June 4th, 2011 at 9:12 pm by a-a822 Permanent link
We are with the continued development of the system desktop gadget gallery because it saves time and effort Thanks to all based on this development
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On June 17th, 2011 at 3:12 pm by Allan Bautista Permanent link
The gadgets works now, no patches or workarounds to use!
On June 17th, 2011 at 3:15 pm by Allan Bautista Permanent link
the gadget is unusable!!!
On June 22nd, 2011 at 4:44 am by prashanth Permanent link
howcan i sign in?
On June 30th, 2011 at 11:12 am by Rod Burchby Permanent link
Have others found this gadget stopped working with Skype 5.3.0.120?
On July 3rd, 2011 at 10:34 am by John P Permanent link
Yes Rod; gadget appears to have stopped working again since upgrade to Skype 5.3.0.120.
Previously discussed work-around needs to be applied again. Locate “gadget.js” file associated with this sidebar gadget and edit line 269 to read “return true” (without the quote marks, and I suggest after taking a backup copy of the file first).Stop and restart gadget and it should work well enough to show which of your contacts are online.
On July 4th, 2011 at 9:43 am by Rod Burchby Permanent link
John P; Thank you. Works great now.
On July 5th, 2011 at 7:26 am by Carlito Permanent link
Now I also just isntalled the Skype Version 5.3.0.120 and it asked about the Skype4com
to register which I did, but since then it is only showing “Sykpe is not runing and/or mot logged in”. What can I do ?
On July 5th, 2011 at 7:36 am by Carlito Permanent link
ok, it worked with editing the line 269.
On July 9th, 2011 at 10:43 am by Andrea Permanent link
I don’t find this file on my computer! I don’t understand why. I searched my computer, but no file. :( I’m using Windows 7. Can someone help me please.
On July 14th, 2011 at 12:38 pm by Bessok Permanent link
Good afternoon. Sorry I have such a problem happened in the gadget launches Skype asks for permission for admission to the program, I confirmed then I clicked the gadget is registered file type and on this I have all and froze. Punched disable access to the program but now I can not turn back. Please help how to allow access to the Skype Gadget?
On July 14th, 2011 at 1:21 pm by Bessok Permanent link
All I’m sorry the problem is solved in Skype 5.3.0.120 gadget should be put robotayut 5.3.0.111 then the gadget will work
On July 14th, 2011 at 1:24 pm by Victor Permanent link
Bessok, you can change the permissions for applications that access Skype in the following way:
1. Open Skype then go to Tools -> Options
2. In the Options window navigate to Advanced -> Advanced Settings
3. In the bottom part of the window there is a button “Manage other programs’ access to Skype”
Hope this helps
On July 14th, 2011 at 4:43 pm by Bessok Permanent link
?????? ??? ???????? ? ?????? 5.3.0.120 ?????? ?? ????? ????? ?????????? ?????? ??????? ????? ???? ???????? ?????? ?? 5.3.0.111 ? ? ???????? ?????????? ? ?? ???? ??? ????? ???????? ???? ?????? ?? ??? ??? ????????? ???????? ??????? ?? ?????…
Victor there a problem in Skype 5.3.0.120 gadget does not see another solution to the Skype application beater downgrade to 5.3.0.111 and with access to applications, I could not find where to add this gadget but all normal trading in thanks for the help …
On July 21st, 2011 at 9:30 am by helly03 Permanent link
It doesn’t work for me. I need your help please!
My system:
Windows 7 Professional 64 bit
Skype version: 5.3.0.120
Gadget version: 1.4
My procedure:
1) I changed line 269 in the gadget.js to “return true”(C:\Users\…\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets\SkypeGadget1.4.gadget\js)
2) I start the sidebar as an admin (C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar)
3) Then I go to start -> search -> sidebar -> a window with my gadget pops up -> double click the skype gadget -> gadget opens
=> “Skype$COM.dll is not registered. If you have …”
4) I click on the link below -> close the gadget -> and restart the gadget as in 3) described
=> The error appears again
I can do this all day long…
What am I doing wrong? Please help me!
On August 20th, 2011 at 4:05 am by wtf? Permanent link
Is there a virus in the download as my avg just want ape sh*t with cmd.exe windows all over my screen constantly popping up after installing. What have you done to my computer man…
On August 27th, 2011 at 5:15 pm by vishwa Permanent link
hi, i have installed the gadget, it asks me to register…later on side bar it states that skype is not running and/or not logged in……..can you tell me how to get logged in skype using this gadget :)
On August 31st, 2011 at 3:03 pm by munna raul Permanent link
hi i have instled the gadget of skype and he askes me to regester the form
On September 19th, 2011 at 8:17 pm by sudipta Mondal Permanent link
hi, i have installed the gadget, it asks me to register…later on side bar it states that skype is not running and/or not logged in……..can you tell me how to get logged in skype using this gadget :)
On September 26th, 2011 at 3:33 am by loulou Permanent link
medo.dad
On September 26th, 2011 at 3:36 am by loulou Permanent link
On September 28th, 2011 at 6:54 pm by john Permanent link
i am using windows 7 n skype is not running what should i do now
On September 29th, 2011 at 2:11 pm by Unhappy Permanent link
Why don’t you fix the problem with the gadget instead of blaming Skype? I mean really, have you considered that people may just send you MONEY? CASH? MOOLA? BUCKEROONIES?
Seriously dude, it’s so close to being worthwhile, yet so far at the same time.
On December 14th, 2011 at 8:22 pm by Sushant Bhatnagar Permanent link
Hi It doesn’t work for me. I need your help please!
My system:
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
Skype version: 5.5.0.120
Gadget version: 1.4
My procedure:
1) I install gadget . After install , skype ask to give permission to
sidebar . I give that , but gadget show msg that you are not signin in
skype while i already sign in in skype .
2)After that i close sidebar and I changed line 269 in the gadget.js to
“return true”(C:\Users\…\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets
\SkypeGadget1.4.gadget\js)
3) I start the sidebar as an admin (C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar)
3) Then restart sidebar as administrator right , it disaply gadget , now i
am login in gadget but it dont display online contacts and it hung up.
4) I am also try an another method , i download latest Skype4COM , copy its
dll to wrapper folder and register dll.
5)Then restart sidebar as administrator right , it disaply gadget , now i
am login in gadget but it dont display online contacts and it hung up.
What am I doing wrong? Please help me!
On December 18th, 2011 at 7:37 am by Microsoft stellt Windows Sidebar Gadgets ein – TechFokus Permanent link
[...] der CPU haben möchten, aber wenn man die “.gadget” Dateien für eine übersichtliche Skype Anzeige oder ähnliches haben will, muss man schon tiefer [...]
On February 2nd, 2012 at 8:32 am by BISOTTO Permanent link
Bonjour
votre effectivement ne marche plus avec la nouvelle version de Skype 5.8
l’API n’est pas lancée dans Skype Extra…
Comment faire ?
merci @+
Hello
your actually no longer works with the new version of Skype 5.8
the API is not launched in Skype Extra…
How do I?
Thank you @ +.
On February 2nd, 2012 at 8:33 am by BISOTTO Permanent link
Hello
your actually no longer works with the new version of Skype 5.8
the API is not launched in Skype Extra…
How do I?
Thank you @ +.
On May 1st, 2012 at 1:02 pm by Attila Permanent link
Don’t worry, be happy, but just, you have been saved!
On May 1st, 2012 at 1:09 pm by Attila Permanent link
Don’t worry, be happy, but just, you are saved!
On May 23rd, 2012 at 11:30 pm by ABC Permanent link
Are you going to update the Skype Gadget to match update of newer skype platfrom and does this work with windows 7 ???
On May 23rd, 2012 at 11:32 pm by ABC Permanent link
Does it work with window 7 and skype 5.8.0.158 and newer version on skype?
On May 29th, 2012 at 5:58 am by Skype ?????? ?? Windows 7 ? Vista « ?????? ?? ????? Permanent link
[...] ??? ???????? Windows Vista ??? Windows 7, ???-???????? ?????? ?? ?????????????? ?? ??????????? ????? (sidebar) ? ???????? (?????? ??? ?? ????????? gadgets). ???????? ?????? ?????? ??????, ????? ?? ??????? ??? Skype ? ?? ???????? ?? ???? ?????? ?? ???? ?? ???????? ???????????????. ??? ????? ???????? ?????, ???? ?? ?? ?????????? ?? ???? ????? ? ?????? Skype ?????? (????? ?????? ??????? ??????). ??-?????? ?? ?????? ??? ?? ? ???????????, ???? ????? ????? ????????? ????????????? ?? ????????????, ???? ??????? ???? ??? ??????????? ???????? ?? ??????????: Skype Gadget. [...]
On August 12th, 2012 at 5:36 am by B0SS Permanent link
Can you please updated it for skype 5.X?!
On August 14th, 2012 at 2:56 am by NL.kOx Permanent link
cs
On August 14th, 2012 at 11:25 pm by Reggie Permanent link
This is such a good gadget! Skype is currently at version 5.X although I am still running version 4.0 to use this gadget. Can it be updated to work with the newer version of Skype? I would consider donating some $ to you if it’s possible.
On October 3rd, 2012 at 10:22 am by raminmoghaddam Permanent link
i cant connect to my skype
On October 14th, 2012 at 9:33 am by RenTenTen Permanent link
NOTE: For everyone who got the “Skype is not signed in or running”-problem.
Try using an older version like 4.0.0.226 which can be easily found on Google. The older version worked for me so that the Sidebar Skype Gadget (version 1.4) works now.
The latest version of Skype (5.xxx) did not work though.
I just post this for everyone who might have the same problem, because I did not find an answer so far in these posts.
On November 2nd, 2012 at 11:24 pm by bori Permanent link
how to connect in skype
On May 9th, 2013 at 8:30 am by kingfrench66 Permanent link
Im currently using:
Windows 7 Home Basic 32bit
Skype Gadget 1.4
and Skype v6.3.0.105
Unfortunately it doesn’t appear on my desktop and when it does it says it’s not registered, I have clicked the link and nothing has happened. Please help me?
On May 9th, 2013 at 8:36 am by kingfrench66 Permanent link
Don’t worry just noticed that this is unfortunately discontinued :(

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