Hello!Hm. I am guessing the problem might be that you have (or had) the latest Gadgets installed and the ActiveNet plugin got upgraded. The ActiveNet plugin was needed with older versions of Rainmeter due to Rainmeter missing certain network functionality. This was fixed long ago, and the plugins changed certain key features since they are built into Rainmeter now. (I should not have kept the plugin name the same when I changed the network functions, but it is too late for that now).
I am assuming that you by now have moved your old Gadgets to a separate "Gadgets551" folder or at least have a way to back up the normal folder and restore it. What you are going to need to do is reinstall the v5.5.1 version. On the installation screen, it will show you have a newer version of ActiveNet and the checkbox will be unchecked. Check this box anyway to downgrade the plugin and reinstall.
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Your other option is to extract the plugin from the .rmskin file and replace the one on your PC. If you need help with this, let me know.
Once you downgrade the plugin, your v7.7.0 CPU Meter will no longer work, if you are using it.
I hate to say it, but you would be much better off keeping your Gadgets up to date with the latest version, as trying keep the old stuff alive is going to get harder and harder.
I have a routine of regularly making a clone of my OS SSD, especially before tinkering and fixing, making major changes.
It only takes ~10-15 min. to clone and if I screw it up (it happens often :/) it only takes ~10-15 min. to make a recovery of clone.
I unpacked the .rmskin and replaced the Active.Net.dll files and it worked perfectly.
Also usually copy and make a back-up of the entire Skin folder.
I totally understand what you mean about using older versions, but as long as I can get it working I'm hesitant to update.
I want to avoid the feeling of a boiled and smoked brain when things go wrong... not so stress-resistant anymore, in other words...
Best regards,
redorbroder
Statistics: Posted by redorbroder — 47 minutes ago