CPU meter in Windows 10

Matthew Wai · 19 May 2016

Cantonese is my mother tongue. I am a Hong Konger.

davidhk · 19 May 2016

Matthew Wai said:

Cantonese is my mother tongue. I am a Hong Konger.

So am I.
We are getting off topic. Must not carry on with this subject.

Matthew Wai · 19 May 2016

Okay, go back to the topic.
I just found that the CPU meter in my post#23 will disappear when I click on the Show desktop button at the end of the notification area.

davidhk · 19 May 2016

Matthew Wai said:

Okay, go back to the topic.
I just found that the CPU meter in my post#23 will disappear when I click on the Show desktop button at the end of the notification area.

I can't help you there as I do not use it.

Matthew Wai · 19 May 2016

The one mentioned below, which you might use, will also disappear when you click on the Show desktop button.
CPU meter in Windows 10 - Page 2 - Windows 10 Forums

orlbuckeye · 19 May 2016

Scottyboy99 said:

Hi guys

Just transitioned to Windows 10. Am very much used to Windows 7 (skipped over 8 / 8.1). Anyway I know Desktop Gadgets are gone but what I really liked about 7 was having them in the upper right of my desktop. Especially handy was the default CPU meter. I literally just wanted a quick look to see what CPU resources and RAM resources were being used. Can I get that back in Windows 10? Is there something in the store (unfortunately work pc is locked down so I cannot browse it)? Even if it is embedded in the start menu/live tiles area then that is fine. I just want something akin to the old very simple CPU meter.

Cheers
Wayne

MS stpopped supporting Gadgets as they were a security risk as some had internet access and this created an entry point for hackers.

Samsung User · 19 May 2016

Matthew Wai said:

Okay, go back to the topic.
I just found that the CPU meter in my post#23 will disappear when I click on the Show desktop button at the end of the notification area.

Yes but then click the desktop again and it comes back

Vika R · 01 Jun 2016

Try see here http://www.myfavoritegadgets.info/ga...etswin8-5.html
Maybe you like this gadget http://www.myfavoritegadgets.info/mo...monitorII.html

Jop · 16 Nov 2016

Mystere said:

You might find Rainmeter to be what you're looking for.

Works perfectly for me, thanks! You can even make it show network usage!

EdTittel · 16 Nov 2016

I've been using 8GadgetPack since it first came out, and have corresponded with its developer, Helmut Buhler, several times to share bug/gotcha information for Insider Preview builds. It is a solid, usable way to bring gadgets back. I've researched the so-called security leaks that gadgets are supposed to pose, and have found no exploits related to the gadgets I use myself: CPU Meter, Network Meter, Clock, and Control System. Great stuff, and worth sending Mr. Buhler a small donation by way of support and affirmation. I did!
HTH
--Ed--