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Microsoft Security Advisory 2719662 announces the availability of a fix-it to disable windows sidebar and gadgets. The threat seems to be insecure gadgets that allow random code to be executed with the rights of the logged on user.

See:

• KB 2719662
• SA 2719662

The fix-it disables the sidebar and gadgets.

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