Widgets on Windows 11 Pro on my second monitor occasionally refresh and disappear

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Widgets on Windows 11 Pro on my second monitor occasionally refresh and disappear

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Why does this happen and what's causing it?

They are on the left side of the screen:

Win11_widgets

I have found a temporary work around. Just log off and log back on. Or reboot. But it would be better if I could fix it without having to do either.
Does anyone know the solution?

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Answer 1

Mass acher 0

This is the widget pack I'm using:

https://gadgetpack.net/

DaveM121 927.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-08-23T13:07:42.9666667+00:00

Okay, on that website, click Feedback at the top right to contact the developer and report the problem to them.

Answer 2

DaveM121 927.9K Independent Advisor

The widgets in your screenshot are not part of Windows 11, do you have an app installed like Rainmeter to create those widgets and if so, have you tried reinstalling the app to test if that resolves the problem.

Mass acher 0 Reputation points

2026-08-23T10:47:51.5466667+00:00

I know they aren't part of Windows 11. That isn't the issue.

Yes I have tried that. Didn't help.
DaveM121 927.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-08-23T10:50:07.78+00:00

If you have reinstalled the app and that did not resolve the problem, the best option is to completely remove the current graphics driver using the widely available free DDU utility, then restart your PC and go to the support page for your PC on the manufacturer's website to download and install their recommended version of the graphics driver.
Mass acher 0 Reputation points

2026-08-23T12:28:38.9766667+00:00

lol that is your suggestion? I already have the latest graphics driver. I never use bullshit Windows drivers.
DaveM121 927.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-08-23T12:47:53.1033333+00:00

Yes, that is correct, because the widgets refresh on a second monitor and disappear, it is either a problem with the app you use for the widgets or a problem with the graphics driver.

Or if the problem with the widgets started after a Windows update, there may be some corruption in Windows.
Mass acher 0 Reputation points

2026-08-23T13:01:43.6566667+00:00

Nothing else on the second monitor refreshes only the widgets. So no that can't be it.As for Windows updates I only do them when I feel like it. Currently they are turned off.
DaveM121 927.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-08-23T13:04:14.1666667+00:00

If nothing else on the second monitor refreshes, then this is definitely a problem with the app you are using, the best option is to contact support for that app on the developers website to report this bug in their app so they can investigate the problem in their code.