Add desktop search and sidebar with gadgets with this free tool from Google.

Licence Type: Freeware

Operating Systems Support: Win XP/Vista

Download Link: Google Desktop

Developers Homepage: Google

You can choose from these features during installation:

Desktop search
+ Search your computer as easily as you search the web with Google
+ Find and launch applications and files with just a few keystrokes

Sidebar with gadgets
+ Add Google Gadgets to customize your desktop and iGoogle New!
+ Get news, weather and more anywhere on your desktop