You don't have permission to access this server / Widgets

I am , on both my Intel and Power PC , discovering that the "Manage widgets" suggestion , offer is now selecting NO ! Is this temporary ? Must a person now seek private vendors for such devices as the iStat , etc ?  Thank you !

Here's a link to user tip with many troubleshooting tips.
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2591
Try and go through them methodically and post back with any questions.

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