IBM Rational is pleased to present the IBM Rational desktop widget. This widget is a desktop application designed specifically to help you get the information you need about IBM Rational software.
This one-stop resource center is our gift to you. It provides content in a simple menu-driven format to help you find the information you’re looking for without searching the Web. The widget is updated in real time, so you get up-to-the-minute information about new and existing IBM Rational software with just one click on your mouse.
This widget is simple and customizable, making it easier to find what you’re looking for exactly when you need it.
Install the IBM Rational desktop widget
1. Download the Rational desktop widget.
2. Double-click the downloaded ZIP file to open it and to extract all files to your client.
3. Double-click IBMRATIONALWIDGET_SETUP.exe to launch the installation program.
The IBM Rational desktop widget launches automatically after installation. To change the default settings, click the User Settings button on the widget main screen.
Frequently-asked questions
How do I uninstall the widget?
1. Close your widget completely.
2. From the Start menu, select All Programs.
3. Find the folder labeled IBM Rational Widget
4. Select IBM Rational Widget Uninstaller
5. Click Uninstall the Widget and all components
How do I change the settings so the widget won’t automatically launch when I boot up my computer?
1. From the user settings menu, select the ‘i’ in the top right.
2. Set Start on Computer Boot Up to No.
3. Click Save Settings.
