I just downloaded the free version of Deskscapes, there are a few sample animated desktops included. There is a minor problem though. All samples work just fine (Grassy field, Waterdream), but the Watercolor dream just doesn't start properly. No errors, it just freezes immediately (that's what it looks like) and shows nothing but a blue colored background.

I have version 2.0, it won't let me update to 2.5.

The free version of Deskscapes will conflict with the full version. Make sure that you uninstall, restart the machine, reinstall only the full version, then restart again to clear the issue.

No, there is no need. 2.0 did not add new features for Vista Ultimate, nor did 2.5.

If you purchase Deskscapes or have the full version available to you and run it on Ultimate it will display 2.0 but it will be the same as the free Ultimate only 1.2 version.

I only found 1 ticket through your email address listed here and it was back in Aug. can you send me the ticket number so I can follow up with your standing situation?

I am refering to the one you referanced above, the GAM-976140 one.

A reply was sent shortly after. I'll resend it just to be sure.

ok i was missing the MPEG-2 decoder allso so i got a upgraded copy of the stupid cyberlink PowerDVD and it still says i need a MPEG-2 decoder!!

WHATS UP WITH THAT STARDOCK!?!?! you recomended a program for $30 bucks after i just gave you 20 and it still dont work, are you all getting kick backs?

Calm down son, I'm sure Stardock/Support will do right by you

Tetsuonabiki: Are you on 64 bit Vista?

If so you need a 64 bit decoder not a 32 bit one.

Most codecs are "for fee".  The "free" ones are usually "reverse engineered" and may have license issues.  Stardock really can't point you to one of the free ones, can it?

I'm experiencing the same issue (frozen blue Watercolor dream) with version 2.50.069.

i installed deskscapes demo on my xp pro and it crashed my computer i have ben waiting for deskscapes for xp to come out and it crashed my computer not once but twice new install of xp all updates and patches and samethang it crashed twice this is some messed up stuff it installs and works but when i restarted my computer it it went black screen had all up to dates drivers ati suit 9.1 ati radeon 2600 xt and intel pentium duel core 2.0ghz 3gb of ram it works if i install vista but we all know vista sucks

i installed deskscapes demo on my xp pro and it crashed my computer i have ben waiting for deskscapes for xp to come out and it crashed my computer not once but twice new install of xp all updates and patches and samethang it crashed twice this is some messed up stuff it installs and works but when i restarted my computer it it went black screen had all up to dates drivers ati suit 9.1 ati radeon 2600 xt and intel pentium duel core 2.0ghz 3gb of ram it works if i install vista but we all know vista sucks

sorry for the 2 post first comment

VCheez, please let us know how your fix worked out. I'm having the same exact problem and I've restarted the desktop manager task a couple times already.

Hello, Descapes always crashes my PC when I shutdown or restart. Deskscapes usually crashes my PC when I log off or change the wallpaper to a regular .jpg or solid color. Is there a good solution? Thanks

Vista Home Premium 32-bit, Intel Core Quad Q9300 @2.5ghz, 8 Gig RAM, ATI Radeon HD 4650 with dual monitors. Windows & Videocard is fully updated.

Hey I bought Deskscapes and it downloaded through impulse but apparently I had the demo installed too. It would not uninstall through Impulse (It would say it was and then 3 seconds later say "Installed") So i had to kill explorer (it had one of the dll's in the Deskscapes folder loaded) and then delete the deskscapes folder. Now I cant get Impulse to redownload it even though I put the key in and it accepted it.