
Alternatively, an anti-malware utility (that's centrally managed, right?) can prevent the executable from starting. Ultimately, it's as simple as removing the sidebar.exe file from the Program Files folder(s). If not through GPO, at least through most other alternative rights-management schemes.


As a former enterprise-grade desktop support staffer (i.e.: one level up from the front-line call-takers), I know there have always been ways to disable the Windows Gadget platform.
