Corky_O

Corky_O

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Reply to Disable OD+ when using terminal services in ObjectDock WinCustomize Forums

I don't know of any specific disable option. Probably have to unload it, or deselect the option to "Load ObjectDock at startup" if you are using Wake on LAN, Dameware, or a virtual network connection and it is creating problems. I am not a Network Admin, so I only know that remotely connecting to a computer with a lot of graphics creates a real slow image draw and response time. Deselecting magnification will remove the heavy

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Reply to Welcome Screen Goofed up in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

IUPUI, Okay, this should do it. In order to get the Welcome Screen to show up on resume from screen saver, you need to get the option "On resume, display Welcome screen" - not "On resume, password protect" as I indicated above in the "Display Properties > Screen Saver tab" dialog. To do this you need the following: 1) At least two accounts including yours (create one in "Control Panel>User Accounts" dialog if needed). <BR

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Reply to please help im newbie OD user in New Users WinCustomize Forums

s0jwa, If you are using the free version of ObjectDock, it only supports one non-tabbed dock. ObjectDock Plus allows the user to create multiple tabbed and non-tabbed docks, including Taskbar tabs, Systemtray tabs, and Flyout menus. It sounds like you may be thinking of the features of the Plus version.

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Reply to Norton Internet Security sucks in Windows Software WinCustomize Forums

I check my security regularly with the Shields Up! program at Gibson Research = Passed on all tests. I am a "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" person - so NIS 2003 and SystemWorks 2003 will stay until there are clear reasons not to. I do hope I don't see a product key issue upon subscribing for another year though - I do love my Ghost - keeps me ready to swap out and be back up and running in 15 minutes. <img src="http://images3.stardo

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Reply to Welcome Screen Goofed up in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

IUPUI, Not sure of all that you may have tried already, but here are some basics: Go to the "Display Properties > Theme tab" and select Windows XP from the "Theme" drop down list, then click "Apply" (note - if the "Apply" button is not available, select "Classic" from the drop down list, then select Windows XP - this will enable the "Apply" button. This should get the default XP theme back. Now go to "Display Propert

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Reply to New computer in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

A new computer - alright!!! Looks like all the bases are covered already - unless you are just into the slow manual method like me: 1) Back-up all important files to disc - DVD if possible 2) Start with only the OS installed if possible 3) Install Anti-Virus and Firewall 4) Install programs one at a time, rebooting between each install, and defragging the drive about every 3 program installs or so.

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Reply to Taskbar problem in ObjectDock WinCustomize Forums

AvenFury, Not sure on this one, hopefully someone has seen this before. Are you running a Taskbar tab and/or System Tray tab that might be causing an issue? You could try this if you have not already done so: Save your theme, deselect any option to "Load ObjectDock at startup", then unload ObjectDock and go to: "C:\Documents and Settings\"user name"\Local Settings\Application Data\Stardock" folder (where "C" is the l

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Reply to Norton Internet Security sucks in Windows Software WinCustomize Forums

tjesterb, What a nightmare! I have been using NIS 2003 - with "Productivity Control" turned off, and SystemWorks 2003 which I like for cleaning up invalid paths, for a couple years without issue. I really hope I don't end up with a dud, so it sounds like (if all stays stable) - I should try the new subscription method and hope for good keys. Then if problems occur, go with the free stuff. I totally agree with wiping the drive

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Reply to Thin Ice in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

Is this a "Tread lightly, and create friends instead of enemies?, or "Don't hold on to useless baggage? Pink Floyd is always a good show!

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Reply to will not apply in Stardock Support General WinCustomize Forums

This is sounding strange. If you are using the free versions, you may be running into some sort of limitations that are preventing the application of the suites. If you are running ObjectDesktop - I would run Stardock Central program, and download the latest official release of Theme Manager (version 2.19). If you are running the free versions and there are limitations that create problems, you might be able to manually

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Reply to Quick Launch Toolbar in OS Customization WinCustomize Forums

Normally, you should be able to right-click the taskbar and deselect the "Lock the Taskbar" option. This should give you the adjustment line. Locking the taskbar locks both it's position on the screen, and the current size of the quick launch area, which hides the adjustment line. I hope this helps.

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Reply to Folders in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

Couldn't edit my comment above, please disregard this portion, as it is inaccurate: "My understanding of NTFS is that the cluster sizes addressed are 4 bits instead of the 32 bits that FAT32 uses - therefore, making it easier to fit files in contiguous clusters (and other space saving and security considerations." Corky turns red faced, and moves away.....head hung low. <img src="http://images3.stardock.com/wc/smiles/Hmm.gif" border=0

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Reply to will not apply in Stardock Support General WinCustomize Forums

Do you have the programs required to apply them? For example: WindowBlinds, IconPackager, DesktopX - and of course Theme Manager to coordinate the files? If so which ones and what versions? Perhaps you could also leave the name of the suite(s) in question. This info will help people identify possible issues and offer advice. <img

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Reply to Folders in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

werewolf, I believe you are correct, I did not want to get too technical, so did not include the fact that data is always there once written unless you take the drive down to bare metal again, and re-format the low level format. My understanding of NTFS is that the cluster sizes addressed are 4 bits instead of the 32 bits that FAT32 uses - therefore, making it easier to fit files in contiguous clusters (and other space saving and secu

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Reply to Folders in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

OzGirl, It's okay to defrag even if Windows says you don't need to. No, it won't hurt to do one after another. Windows will take care of correctly arranging the files. As Cyberworld said, once a month would be fine. Disc architecture 101: A hard disc is comprised of a number of discs stacked on top of one another with space in between each disc. There is an armature with heads on it (you can loosely think of

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Reply to Tips for new users! in New Users WinCustomize Forums

Guba, I assume you have CursorXP program, so here are the steps: 1) Cursor theme file extension must be ".CurXPTheme" using upper and lower case as shown. 2) Theme files must be placed in "C:\Program Files\CursorXP\Themes" folder (where "C" is the letter drive). 3) Go to "Start Menu > All Programs > Stardock CursorXP > Configure CursorXP" to load program. 4) Deselect the "disable all" check box under the Cur

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