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I had tried reinstalling before, but didnt know about the folder that was placed into the programdata folder, maybe you guys should edit the installer to remove that on uninstall or to delete the contents if its found on install.]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54dot45 on DeskScapes 2.0 Launch Support Threaddot45http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029Dot45 it depends on what Ultimate you are talking about. If you are talking about Vista Ultimate there is a program that will run video files built in but it isn't Stardock's Deskscapes. The Dream files that Deskscapes uses are ment to be run by Deskscapes.Now if you have Object Desktop Ultimate then Deskscapes is part of your purchase and through Impuse or Stardock Central you can access the 2.0 version. However if you do not have the regular purchase or Object desktop then the link provided to the free download by CarGuy1 is the only real option with out spending money on the software.The free version contains 3 dreams but it will only play the three that come with it.

As stated I am running VISTA ULTIMATE on my laptop, I know dreamscenes are MS and deskscapes is stardock, I am simply trying to figure out why when installing deskscapes on my laptop, its installing the demo version of the application. Since the website states that the app is free for users of vista ultimate and i am downloading from the correct link.]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54dot45 on DeskScapes 2.0 Launch Support Threaddot45http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029
I have this working fine on my other vista ultimate computer without paying for the software. I will give the instructions listed above a shot.]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54dot45 on DeskScapes 2.0 Launch Support ThreadSeabasshttp://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029
Now if you have Object Desktop Ultimate then Deskscapes is part of your purchase and through Impuse or Stardock Central you can access the 2.0 version. However if you do not have the regular purchase or Object desktop then the link provided to the free download by CarGuy1 is the only real option with out spending money on the software.

The free version contains 3 dreams but it will only play the three that come with it.
]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Seabass on DeskScapes 2.0 Launch Support ThreadCarGuy1http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029Judging by your profile, I assume that you have not purchased the retail version of DeskScapes. If this is the case version 2.0 will not work for you and you must use 1.02.
Following these steps should fix your problem.

Uninstall deskscapes.
After uninstalling deskscapes, manually delete the "C:\ProgramData\Stardock\Deskscapes" directory and the "C:\Program Files\stardock\object desktop\deskscapes" directory if the uninstall process didn't delete them.
Reboot.
Download DeskScapes 1.02
Install DeskScapes 1.02
Reboot.
At this point it should work]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54CarGuy1 on DeskScapes 2.0 Launch Support Threaddot45http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029
I have stardock central installed and get a message that my registration is invalid and to purchase one when i go to update deskscapes to the new version (v2.00.058)

What do i need to do to get this working?]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54dot45 on DeskScapes 2.0 Launch Support ThreadWizard1956http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Wizard1956 on DeskScapes 2.0 Launch Support ThreadSeabasshttp://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Seabass on DeskScapes 2.0 Launch Support ThreadWizard1956http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029------------------------
-Compatible with all versions of Windows Vista. Please note that you must have a compatible video codec with Windows Vista Basic, Business or Enterprise to run the video dreams. Windows Home Premium and Windows Ultimate include an appropriate codec.
-Improved compatibility of the UI with non-English versions of Windows Vista
-More bundled dreams
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1.02 release
----------------
Added Copper Pool dream.
Added power management features to override settings when on battery power and continue using dreams.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I hope this helps. If you are using the free preveiw, you'll need to un-install it before you install the paid version.Have Fun!]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Wizard1956 on DeskScapes 2.0 Launch Support ThreadPavithttp://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029 ]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Pavit on DeskScapes 2.0 Launch Support ThreadPavithttp://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029 ]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Pavit on DeskScapes 2.0 Launch Support ThreadWizard1956http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029   ]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Wizard1956 on DeskScapes 2.0 Launch Support Threadandrew_http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029
And I had a Karma point earlier,did it expire?  

Wizard1956,

One of the support guys pointed out your reply and concern about the Karma that you thought you might have lost. When you're on a forum, you'll only see karma that was given to you, for posts which are part of the website's forums that you're currently viewing. For example; The Stardock Forums have a category 'Sugar and Candy' and someone gives you karma for a reply on a post in that category. That Karma will show up on the Stardock Forums. But then say you shoot over to the Wincustomize forums and the Wincustomize Forums don't have the 'Sugar and Candy' category. The Wincustomize Forums won't reflect the karma you had recieved for your reply in that category. Now, if both of the forums share that category, then your karma for that reply will show up in both.

There is a method to this madness, and the explanation is much simpler than what I just typed: A user might be extremely helpful on say, the Stardock Forums, and deserves all the karma they can get. However, they might not visit a website like the TweakVista forums at all. So they should have lots of Karma for the Stardock Forums, but very little for the TweakVista forums.

I hope that I cleared this up a little for you. The moral of the story is that Karma will vary from site to site, but rest assured you're not losing any

]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54andrew_ on DeskScapes 2.0 Launch Support ThreadGigaByte69http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029Just installed the DeskScapes 2.00.058 update  and after requested system restart, my currently applied windows blind theme, Stardock Molten is acting up. Now, when i click on the start menu, the animation of the dragon at the top of the screen is blinking white squares on it? I have no deskscape currently applied, and all was fine before update.  So i reapplied a different theme then went back to molten, and like magic it was fixed strange issue, just thought i would let all know.

]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54GigaByte69 on DeskScapes 2.0 Launch Support ThreadWizard1956http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029 
]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Wizard1956 on DeskScapes 2.0 Launch Support ThreadWizard1956http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029 ]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Wizard1956 on DeskScapes 2.0 Launch Support ThreadZubazhttp://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029It's solid black around the edges,(approx. 2") with the dream centered on screen,but they do run.I'm real sure it wasn't like that when I dl'd and tried them.Try checking theh fist and last option on the positioning (at the bottom).


]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Zubaz on DeskScapes 2.0 Launch Support ThreadWizard1956http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029 ]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Wizard1956 on DeskScapes 2.0 Launch Support ThreadCarGuy1http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54CarGuy1 on DeskScapes 2.0 Launch Support ThreadZubazhttp://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029
Thank you for your support.


]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/311029Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Zubaz on DeskScapes 2.0 Launch Support ThreadAstyanax0http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536Thanks for the new WB beta, Firefox 3 now has beautiful menus

Beta 5 always did.
Any word on when a compatible X64 version of IP will be out?? I unistalled 3.99 and my icons are still screwed up...


I would also like to know this... last I heard it was due out in a week.. several weeks ago. Hope the delay was nothing serious.
]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Astyanax0 on Object Desktop 2008 Support ThreadPurrBallhttp://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54PurrBall on Object Desktop 2008 Support ThreadLuis Reichhttp://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Luis Reich on Object Desktop 2008 Support ThreadSpectrum9GLRhttp://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536

First up using XP64 and have been enjoying Windowblinds and Iconpacker for a few years now. However after finding this page from a link in the Iconpackager forum regarding the new version 4 I have a couple of minorish complaints.

1, I installed Impluse to see what it was all about and it's all very shiny and new however trying to install any updates or new downloads gives me a popup telling me my OS is not supported. Fair do's I'm using 64bit so used to new things not running from day one.

2, Hop back over to Stardock Central and find that the updated versions of Sound Packager and Premium Desktop skins are not on there, if as the posts above say that Central is going to be the main app for downloading updates and software for a while then will these be making an apperance soon along with Icon Packager 4 on there or will Impulse be 64bit friendly in the very near future so I can download these updates and software?

Thanks in advance for any help on this one.]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Spectrum9GLR on Object Desktop 2008 Support ThreadIsland Doghttp://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536In the end, I only want WindowsBlinds and SkinStudio to be installed, but the 'preview' article raises the question of whether this is still possible.

You can install whatever application you want.  You don't have to install them all.


]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Island Dog on Object Desktop 2008 Support ThreadZubazhttp://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536
Existing subscribers get what we had.  SDC and Impulse have your new account settings and will deliver updates as always.

New subscribers have to choose what level ODNT they want. 

I hope that helps clear it up.
]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Zubaz on Object Desktop 2008 Support ThreadRalph124C41http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536
How can OD2008 be "released" if the core component is still in "Beta"?

This is really confusing: an e-mail arrives to say OD2008 is "released" and that everyone has a free upgrade, but nowhere on the website is there any mention of how to obtain it, except here. It's like it's been deliberately hidden from pre-existing customers, except for a potentially dodgy link to 'Impulse' posted by a customer, which may or may not be the current official version as far as everyone else reading this thread is concerned.

All that has happened, as far as existing installations of Stardock Central is concerned, is that it now produces an error message every time it is launched to say that the "Dreams" license cannot be validated. Everything else is the same and nothing new appears in the list of applications.

Another concern which is absent from the FAQ is the implication that users no longer have control over which applications are installed. According to the 'preview' article, applications I do not want are installed as a 'bundle', even though last time I checked not all of them were fully Windows compatible (cannot run under non-admin accounts) and the last time I tried them they were problematic (issues, unwanted clutter/complexity and system slowdown). In the end, I only want WindowsBlinds and SkinStudio to be installed, but the 'preview' article raises the question of whether this is still possible.

I think someone at Stardock should post a sticky thread about how to upgrade, and also clarify these issues.]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Ralph124C41 on Object Desktop 2008 Support ThreadKyanarhttp://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Kyanar on Object Desktop 2008 Support ThreadSeabasshttp://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536There is no requirement to install Impulse. Impulse is now at production level but it still has many tools and updates being loaded into it. It works but is far from finished.

It still remains the best way to update and install the game for you. Also allowing you to archive the game onto a CD (containing the updates of course). Eventually to have multiplayer match making. With out ads, spyware, or costly background services we have made a sincere effort to make it a painless tool that you can enjoy using.

 

]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Seabass on Object Desktop 2008 Support ThreadKyanarhttp://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536I had to come here to get the Impulse...and I only found this by chance. well at least I have it now...maybe Stardock needs to post the link to the Impulse like Zubaz did, some place - so others, in case they have the same problem like I did...so they can find it to

Actually, you need only install the retail edition of Sins of a Solar Empire. It up and installs Impulse on you (like it or not).

Actually, I'm a bit concerned - if Impulse is beta, why is it installed as a pre-requisite of a retail product?

]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Kyanar on Object Desktop 2008 Support ThreadRGadelhahttp://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536Edit: I was doing it the wrong way, I think. I was trying to see something in SDC, but now I've installed Impulse and everything is clear now.]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54RGadelha on Object Desktop 2008 Support ThreadCADesignhttp://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536
I seem to be having a ton of trouble from DxaxHost.dll programs.
I still can't launch ODNT Launchpad ...
... my guess is that they are all related.
I am also can't launch Natural Desktop and am having some problems with DesktopX.

These all have DxaxHost.dll

DesktopX will only launch if I go to directly to the folder and lauch it by double clicking it from there. (Will not launch/ run from SDC or Impulse.

I just installed/ran UniBlue Registry Booster which did find some registry errors that CCleaner didn't find but it didn't seem to make any difference with the above programs.

If you can, perhaps you could look into DxaxHost.dll to see if there is a later version.
I have tried using DXAXHOST.dll version 3.5.0.0 with Natural Desktop and I got it to almost run one time ... but not quite. I also tried running my XP SP2 in Compatibility modes but that didn't seem to solve it either.

Thanks for the follow-up!
I suspect we'll get it figured out one of these days.
I really like Stardock's Support and Programs, I know they are worth the wait if there are any bugs to work out.

Thanks,

Dave
(aka CADesign)

[SmartException]
LastEx=ODNT_LAUNCHPAD.EXE
File=C:\Program Files\Stardock\SmartException\ODNT_LAUNCHPAD.EXE_1208927641.CRA
LastEx2=C:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\Launchpad\odnt_launchpad.exe
CrashAddr=1851387

Stardock SmartException Logging Information
http://www.stardock.com/products/smartexception
-----------------------------------------------

OS version : Windows XP Service Pack 2 - (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
Video card : Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset Family
Sound card : Realtek HD Audio output
Date : 04/22/08
Application Exception code: C0000005 ACCESS_VIOLATION
Crash Addr: 01851387 01:00020387 C:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\Launchpad\SDPlugins\DXAxHost.dll

Processor Registers (x86):
EAX:0012C120
EBX:013B2230
ECX:00000000
EDX:7FFB001C
ESI:013B4524
EDI:013B246C
CS:EIP:001B:01851387
SS:ESP:0023:0012C120 EBP:0012C148
DS:0023 ES:0023 FS:003B GS:0000
Flags:00010246


Current Application Call Stack:

Addr Frame Logical addr Module Name
---------------------------------------------
01851387 0012C148 0001:00020387 C:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\Launchpad\SDPlugins\DXAxHost.dll
01852011 0012C1A4 0001:00021011 C:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\Launchpad\SDPlugins\DXAxHost.dll
01847D5B 0012C7E4 0001:00016D5B C:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\Launchpad\SDPlugins\DXAxHost.dll
01847B54 0012C820 0001:00016B54 C:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\Launchpad\SDPlugins\DXAxHost.dll


Debug information for each stardock app follows ....

]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54CADesign on Object Desktop 2008 Support ThreadVegaSohmahttp://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536
Users of x64 versions of Windows XP and Windows Vista may experience issues with IconPackager 3.99.  Please upgrade to IconPackager 4.00 once the update is published later next week on Impulse before reporting any issues.
Users of x64 versions of Windows XP and Windows Vista may experience issues with WindowBlinds 6.03.  Please upgrade to WindowBlinds 6.03b once the update is published later next week on Impulse before reporting any issues.


]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54VegaSohma on Object Desktop 2008 Support ThreadVegaSohmahttp://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54VegaSohma on Object Desktop 2008 Support ThreadCADesignhttp://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536If you are using impulse or SDC to launch your SD apps you aren't missing that much

Yes, I'm using SDC now and it works fine; as you mentioned previously I have CCleaner that will work fine for what Sweeper does so I'm set. Now all I need is a new hard drive for all the files that I've downloaded compliments of WinCustomize. It will be great when I get some time to work and learn these programs. I've always been one to tweak things so I think a whole new world has opened up to me here. Thanks again for the info. and the welcome Zubaz   ]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54CADesign on Object Desktop 2008 Support ThreadZubazhttp://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536There's soooo much else in Obj Desktop that I probably won't miss it (OD Launcher) before support gets back to me.If you are using impulse or SDC to launch your SD apps you aren't missing that much . .it really is just a simplified launcher (built with DesktopX I think).

There are meaty-er apps to sink your teeth into.  

Cheers and welcome!
]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Zubaz on Object Desktop 2008 Support ThreadCADesignhttp://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536
I just found that "SmartException" program and as you probably know it's a part of the OD Ultimate package ... and what a package it is!

Just for good measure I ran "SFC /scannow" to be sure of my system's integrety.
Everything checks out fine and all system files are intact and verified with i386 files.
This should make tracking down any problems a little easier, I hope.

I assume the Object Desktop Launcher is for any program files or groups of executables.

There's soooo much else in Obj Desktop that I probably won't miss it (OD Launcher) before support gets back to me.
If ya ask me, I think this team does an amazing job of working such a massive amount of data and programing and keeping it all up-to-date ... I'm overwhelmed just trying it out.

I appreciate your response, I'll be around with lots of questions when I figure out what to ask ...   ]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54CADesign on Object Desktop 2008 Support ThreadZubazhttp://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536
In regards to Object sweeper . . It was good technology back in the day but if you are using ccleaner you are more than covered.
]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Zubaz on Object Desktop 2008 Support ThreadCADesignhttp://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536
OS=XPSP2

Downloaded and Registered Object Desktop Ultimate (upgrade from Stand Alone WB6.? & SS6.0)

Forced to use Impulse to download (pretty buggy program, so far, IMO).

Downloaded all OD programs then updated all, I like SD Central a lot better.

Object Sweeper would not download - message says "not available"
Object Desktop Launchpad downloads fine but will not run. Windows Error Message pops up re: Send to Microsoft ... bla, bla.

Everything else seems to work but not these two above.
Any ideas?
I disabled my ZApro firewall to be sure but OD Launchpad still will not open.

I've got an email into support but I assume that's going to take a good while to get a response there. Sure could use some help on getting an otherwise nice program(s) working.

Thanks for any help you can provide!

UPDATE: Still same situation, tried using CCleaner, 'puter's running great, no other probs.
I used SmartException to try to find the problem as shown below.

Dave


[SmartException]
LastEx=ODNT_LAUNCHPAD.EXE
File=C:\Program Files\Stardock\SmartException\ODNT_LAUNCHPAD.EXE_1208478246.CRA
LastEx2=C:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\Launchpad\ODNT_Launchpad.exe
CrashAddr=1701387

Stardock SmartException Logging Information
http://www.stardock.com/products/smartexception
-----------------------------------------------

OS version : Windows XP Service Pack 2 - (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
Video card : Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset Family
Sound card : Realtek HD Audio output
Date : 04/17/08
Application Exception code: C0000005 ACCESS_VIOLATION
Crash Addr: 01701387 01:00020387 C:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\Launchpad\SDPlugins\DXAxHost.dll

Processor Registers (x86):
EAX:0012C120
EBX:015C2258
ECX:00000000
EDX:7FFB001C
ESI:015C4504
EDI:015C2494
CS:EIP:001B:01701387
SS:ESP:0023:0012C120 EBP:0012C148
DS:0023 ES:0023 FS:003B GS:0000
Flags:00010246


Current Application Call Stack:

Addr Frame Logical addr Module Name
---------------------------------------------
01701387 0012C148 0001:00020387 C:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\Launchpad\SDPlugins\DXAxHost.dll
01702011 0012C1A4 0001:00021011 C:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\Launchpad\SDPlugins\DXAxHost.dll
016F7D5B 0012C7E4 0001:00016D5B C:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\Launchpad\SDPlugins\DXAxHost.dll
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]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54CADesign on Object Desktop 2008 Support ThreadZubazhttp://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536
]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Zubaz on Object Desktop 2008 Support ThreadBrian1369http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536 What theme (suite) are you trying to apply?Last question, are you talking about MyColors Theme Manager or (for lack of a better word) "classic" TM?

Zubaz: I was trying to load Transilvania, but it's just as easy to d/l it again from WinCustomize, just a pain. Oh, and I'm refering to classic TM, haven't seen anything worth while in MyColors... but it is young. Will just have to remember to apply all the other changes manually. Silly question... will Clssic themes ever be compatable with New coke er themes?]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Brian1369 on Object Desktop 2008 Support ThreadZubazhttp://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536just as long as I don't get any of the state-sider ones (University/sports teams/etc), and none of the ones I've already been buyingI believe that, like Quest, the themes would be more along the "Inspired" line and that they would be new themes (thus you could not have bought them)..
]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Zubaz on Object Desktop 2008 Support ThreadAnn-Marie Ratcliffehttp://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536We don't get to pick the free ones.  Stardock will make them available.  Quest is outside of of the subscription.  It's there for everyone just "because". 

Fair enough, just as long as I don't get any of the state-sider ones (University/sports teams/etc), and none of the ones I've already been buying

BTW, for those who originally got the original Magic theme given to them free for extending their subscription, do they get that updated to the MyColors version of it?

Yours,

Ann-Marie
]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Ann-Marie Ratcliffe on Object Desktop 2008 Support ThreadZubazhttp://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536
]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Zubaz on Object Desktop 2008 Support ThreadAnn-Marie Ratcliffehttp://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536Quest is just a freebie for everyone.  The ODNT one will come throughout your subscription.

Is that a case of 'will be' coming through the subscription, or 'is'? Because as yet I've no found any way to chose any 3 Premium skins as free.


Yours,

Ann-Marie
]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Ann-Marie Ratcliffe on Object Desktop 2008 Support ThreadZubazhttp://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536a) When you first announced the new packages (OD2008 and OD Ultimate) you stated that OD subscribers would be getting MyColors + 3 Premium MyColors themes. So far, I've only found the Quest one (with no indication even if it is a Premium, or just one added to give the user a MyColors theme to initially use).Quest is just a freebie for everyone.  The ODNT one will come throughout your subscription.
b) When browsing MyColors themes, you have the demo pics looking very good, but you seem to ignore the fact that many people have widescreen PCs (and particularly laptops) these days... but you never mention if a MyColors theme has widescreen backgrounds (currently getting round it by telling it to crop top and bottom the desktop background for my 1280x800 laptop).
I believe the wallpapers created thus far are in line with the majority of users.  Good suggestion to have a widescreen option though.

I can't comment on your other items. 
]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Zubaz on Object Desktop 2008 Support ThreadAnn-Marie Ratcliffehttp://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536

a) When you first announced the new packages (OD2008 and OD Ultimate) you stated that OD subscribers would be getting MyColors + 3 Premium MyColors themes. So far, I've only found the Quest one (with no indication even if it is a Premium, or just one added to give the user a MyColors theme to initially use).

b) When browsing MyColors themes, you have the demo pics looking very good, but you seem to ignore the fact that many people have widescreen PCs (and particularly laptops) these days... but you never mention if a MyColors theme has widescreen backgrounds (currently getting round it by telling it to crop top and bottom the desktop background for my 1280x800 laptop).

c) MyColors Cosmos theme has problems. Its Weather Gadget crashes when you change to a different MyColors theme (hasn't happened with the other MyColors themes I bought), when purchasing Winter Wonderland, Aquamarine, and Cosmos together, WW and Aqua both added themselves to Impulse/MyColors the moment I told them to re-login, but Cosmos refuses to appear until manually added to MyColors, it doesn't appear in the MyColors list of products to register in Impulse, and for the final point, see (d). Anyway, you get the gist.

d) There seems to be no logic to the gadgets which come with the MyColors themes. Every theme except Cosmos has come with a clock so far (why has it been left out of Cosmos?), some have Calendar but no Weather, some have Weather but no Calendar, I assume some come with Windows Media Player skins, but I've yet to see one... basically, can't we at least have a baseline of Gadgets for these themes? Clock, Calendar, and Weather are the obvious basic gadgets I'd have expected with any theme, given they are purchased.

e) Will we be getting MyColors themes with Deskscape dreams as the backgrounds?

f) for all of us not in the states, can we have some way to tell it we have no need or wish to see US University/Baseball/American Football/etc themes... ever. And giving the way the MyColors themes list is currently dominated by those, any chance of getting a lot more annual event/Inspired/etc ones to counter-act this deluge?


Gods, thats a lot more than I intended to write, but I guess its a start.

Thank you for you time and patience in developing such wonderful software, and thank you in advance for your responses.

Yours,

Ann-Marie

PS. (g) Why is it I have to tell each themes Weather Gadget my home location again... they obviously all use the same coding/gadget behind the front-end graphics, so why can't they just check for a MyColors theme global setting to see what I set as a base location?]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Ann-Marie Ratcliffe on Object Desktop 2008 Support ThreadZubazhttp://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536LogonStudio and CursorFX aren't part of TM.  Just one of those things.  I guess they've never been part of the "core" of skinning.

TM should be changing WB and IP.  What theme (suite) are you trying to apply?

Last question, are you talking about MyColors Theme Manager or (for lack of a better word) "classic" TM?
]]>http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Zubaz on Object Desktop 2008 Support ThreadBrian1369http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Brian1369 on Object Desktop 2008 Support ThreadBreathless19http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536http://zargon.joeuser.com/article/307536Fri, 16 May 2008 02:25:54 -04002008-05-16T06:25:54Breathless19 on Object Desktop 2008 Support Thread