Can't download
400 bad request Cloudflare error
Monday, July 20, 2026 by JuniorCrooks | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Is anyone else experiencing a 400 bad request Cloudflare error when trying to download from WinCustomize? I am trying to figure out if it's a site issue or on my end. I have cleared cookies and site data and flushed my DNS cache, signed out of Wincustomize, and restarted my computer with the same results.
OK, I just discovered that it might only be with the recent Yahoo Widget v.452 multi; for some reason I am unable to download that. 
Reply #2 Monday, July 20, 2026 9:05 AM
In comment area, the uploader link the file to Google drive:
Moderator: Link removed. Comment not relevant to OP.
Reply #3 Monday, July 20, 2026 10:13 AM
Junior Crooks, could you give it a try with another browser?
Reply #4 Monday, July 20, 2026 11:49 AM
Hi Doc, I tried with Brave and with Edge, and the result was the same.
Reply #5 Monday, July 20, 2026 2:26 PM
Hi Doc, I tried with Brave and with Edge, and the result was the same.
If this problem persists, I'd suggest opening a Support ticket...basj would know the right one. I don't want to misdirect you. Post the url of the content you want to download so ee can test it...it might be a specific problem with that link.
Reply #6 Monday, July 20, 2026 3:03 PM
Hello,
OK, I just discovered that it might only be with the recent Yahoo Widget v.452 multi; for some reason I am unable to download that.
Seems I'm also getting the error when trying that one https://www.wincustomize.com/explore/desktop_gadgets/728/.
I've asked to see if the creator can try reposting the file.
Best regards,
Adam McGuinness
Stardock Support Specialist
Reply #7 Monday, July 20, 2026 3:23 PM
Great to know it's not just me. Thanks, Abisnabidam.
Reply #8 Wednesday, July 22, 2026 6:49 AM
Seems I'm also getting the error when trying that one https://www.wincustomize.com/explore/desktop_gadgets/728/.
I've asked to see if the creator can try reposting the file.
The uploader,paris17,in comment area said:
"I don't understand but I think I included Yahoo Widget in the zip file.
Anyway, here is the google drive link to get it. Install it, copy the previous choosen widget in /documents/my widgets, then double click it. When launched, right clic on it to change location (zip code or name of the town). Prefs is also by right clic."
Reply #9 Wednesday, July 22, 2026 8:33 AM
Danielforrest is correct. paris17 provided a link to the file on Google Drive in the comments to Yahoo Widget v4.5.2.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZDuJa8DeVZHOExLYD0N0OOZj7W4OfFCb/view?usp=sharing
I just tried it, and it worked.
Reply #10 Wednesday, July 22, 2026 9:59 AM
I guess I was confused; I was thinking that it was a weather skin I was trying to download, as it is uploaded under Desktop Gadgets, but it's really for the old Yahoo widget platform widgetsus.exe, which I already had.
By the way, when I load Yahoo widgets, the weather widget does not work for me; I cannot change location, and even the default location is not showing weather information.
If this refers to the the widget created HOW TO:
- Unzip.
-Install.
- Copy your prefered weather flavor to /documents/my widgets.
- Double click it.
- Set your location/units, color in prefs.
- You're done.
You need Yahoo widget to run it. Here is google drive link to the last version or get it from google query if you're paranooïd :
It cannot be done because the skin he created cannot be downlopaded, it still gives the 400 error.
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Reply #1 Monday, July 20, 2026 5:21 AM
Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. Just to confirm, I have no issue downloading for Wincustomize.com with Cloudflare connected.
Thank you,
Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.