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Reply to System Tray in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

What program did you use to make your system tray? If ObjectDock or DesktopX, is the "sdmcp.exe" showing as running in Task Manager?

Reply to OBJECT DOCK in Stardock Support General WinCustomize Forums

You have a few options: 1 - If you want to simply force ObjectDock to load with the default settings, you can clear the cache, which entails unloading ObjectDock and then deleting the ObjectDock (or ObjectDock Plus) folder found in "C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Local Settings\Application Data\Stardock" folder (note - this is a hidden folder). For a mini tutorial on clearing the cache procedure, you can go here http://corkyo.wincustomize.com/Articles.aspx?AID=82461<br/

Reply to PC vs. Mac in OS Wars WinCustomize Forums

need I say more? (view link) Touche'!! We keep coming back to "it's all about choice". BTW - my notebook boots in under 2 minutes as outlined by Jafo (and that includes - *cringe* - NIS 2006).

Reply to That wallpaper in the screenshot in WindowBlinds WinCustomize Forums

Can I get that somewhere? That one comes with the "Arrow" skin, which you can download here https://www.wincustomize.com/ViewSkin.aspx?SID=1&SkinID=5347&LibID=1 Note - it is inside the compressed file.

Reply to Converting jpeg to ico files in IconPackager WinCustomize Forums

You can use IconDeveloper https://www.stardock.com/products/icondeveloper/downloads.asp Note - jpeg files will not have transparency, so your "square" image (say 256 pixels x 256 pixels) will have all parts of the square. In other words, if you have an image of an object on a white background and create an icon from the jpeg image, you will then have a square icon containing the object on a white square. I hope that makes sense. Most artists use ".png

Reply to W in Personal Computing WinCustomize Forums

Let's see. If I remember my rules correctly, it is: "i" before "e" except after "C", with the exception of; neither, leisurely, seized, either, weird, species.

Reply to Reinstallation limit? in Object Desktop WinCustomize Forums

I was wondering if there is a reinstall limit cap for the paid version of ObjectDesktop.? There are the following conditions: 1 - Object Desktop is a subscription service, and therefore you would not be able to download updates if your subscription expires. You would be able to install Stardock Central and install any "Archived" app

Reply to could you help me with a laptop purchase please? (wga question) in Personal Computing WinCustomize Forums

Is it really not possible to partition the hard drive? If Dell is still doing things the way they did on my Inspiron 9300 (now a little over a year old), they will have a small partition with a "FAT32" format which holds their "System Recovery" files. This allows the user to run the recovery from either the BIOS, or from the Windows interface t

Reply to Objectdock acting up in Docks WinCustomize Forums

Sorry, I guess I need to be more specific. As shown in the tutorial, there has never been a folder named "Cache". This is just the function of the various folders found inside the Stardock folder in the tutorial. Therefore, any Stardock program that writes a cache has a folder bearing the program's name - i.e., DesktopX, ObjectDock, CursorXP. Deleting the folder for the relevant program will remove the cached settings (or user preferences) and force th

Reply to Frogboy's a year older... in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

Brad, Well, you might be able to read this (or not) depending on how many drinks you may have had. Hope your day is great. Happy Birthday. [font="Impact"][/font]

Reply to Objectdock acting up in Docks WinCustomize Forums

Perhaps you could show me a picture??? Sorry, busy day at work. I tried to use the "url link" button function to link to my mini tutorial which has pictures last night, to no avail. The url is http://corkyo.wincustomize.com/Articles.aspx?AID=82461 If the code here does not creat a link, just copy and paste int

Reply to Objectdock acting up in Docks WinCustomize Forums

If you have not tried clearing the cache yet, you might try doing so. In this case you would save your theme > unload ObjectDock > delete the ObjectDock (or ObjectDock Plus) "cache" folder found in "C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Local Settings\Application Data\Stardock" folder. Note - you may need to go to "Folder Options > View tab" and select "Show hidden files and folders" if you can't see the "Local Settings" folder above. <img src="http://images.stardock.com/wc/s

Reply to Wincustomize.., slowing down again. in WinCustomize Site Issues WinCustomize Forums

I was only at the old site for about 8 months, but that one seemed fairly consistent. As for the new site, it seems to have had issues since day one, so the consistency has gone to the other side. I agree with the overall opinion (or what seems to be a consensus) that the site needs to find a fix before too long. At least before summer is done in the northern hemisphere. I would also add that the new forum format feels and performs in a much more stable way, and so far has shown signs o

Reply to I can post images again....... in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

Hey! An image link button!! Comment field much cleaner and efficient. Kudos to the developers.

Reply to ObjectDock generates a lot of Page faults in ObjectDock WinCustomize Forums

I think I'm just going to delete that column and pretend I never saw it. I agree. There is nothing to be done for it. Programs that need to access information (pages) to work are bound to find that the processor (and prefetch) mechanism can't forsee all that the program may need. Not to mention that the startup of most processes are bo

Reply to HELP! im a noob at this... in New Users WinCustomize Forums

1.What is stardock, do i have to install it? is it freeware? Stardock is the company that makes products such as "WindowBlinds", "IconPackager", "ObjectDock", "DesktopX" and many others. Their link is here https://www.stardock.com/ Many of the programs offered by Stardock have "trial" versions (3

Reply to ObjectDock generates a lot of Page faults in ObjectDock WinCustomize Forums

This may help (or confuse) depending on your point of view http://www.osronline.com/article.cfm?article=222 It would seem that Windows is doing a lot of work "behind the scenes" to keep everything as smooth as possible for the complete operation of the machines.

Reply to Can I uninstall OD and SDC... in Stardock Software WinCustomize Forums

Locations for installed files: 1 - C:\Program Files 2 - C:\Program Files\Common Files 3 - C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs 4 - C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Start Menu\Programs 5 - C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Local Settings\Application Data 6 - C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Local Settings\Temp 7 - Various locations in the Registry (not recommended for new users to work with). <img src="http://image

Reply to Can I uninstall OD and SDC... in Stardock Software WinCustomize Forums

Can I reinstall OD, SDC and all its related programs once the hdd is replaced? Yes, the only issue would be if you have reached "maximum" activations, you will need to contact tech support to reset your account. In this case, just provide the e-mail used to set-up your account and your serial number(s) of the product(s), along with your reques

Reply to Object Dock Theme ini files in Docks WinCustomize Forums

but I am working with Windows 2000 Professional This might be the issue. There might be something in the code that requires a file specific to XP. I would suggest contacting support [email protected] and let them know the issue including the version of Windows, and version of ObjectD

Reply to Object Dock Theme ini files in Docks WinCustomize Forums

Okay, let's try this. Download the tabbed dock background from here https://www.wincustomize.com/ViewSkin.aspx?SID=1&SkinID=4507&LibID=29 and save to "My Documents". Once download is complete, extract to the same "My Documents" location. If using the native XP extraction wizard (right-click ".zip" file > Extract All.. command) then just click Next a couple of times until done. After clicki

Reply to Object Dock Theme ini files in Docks WinCustomize Forums

You have the name right. I would suggest clearing the cache, which is explained here http://corkyo.wincustomize.com/Articles.aspx?AID=82461 In your case, you would save your theme if you want > unload ObjectDock > follow the directions to clear the cache (just delete the "ObjectDockPlus" or "ObjectDock" cache folder to clear) > reload ObjectDock, which will load with the default settings. From the def

Reply to Object Dock Theme ini files in Docks WinCustomize Forums

If you click my name, you will be taken to my page which has mini tutorials on creating and editing both "Non-Tabbed" and "Tabbed" docks. Note - docks are either "non-tabbed" or "tabbed". To the best of my knowledge, Stardock has not programmed the ability to have a tab on a non-tabbed dock. Both dock styles have unique functionality and this might be a problem if put into practice for many users. </P

Reply to Windows Vista Beta 2 is NOW available!!! in New Releases WinCustomize Forums

It should be noted that Microsoft has said that Vista is a limited offer. This means that the number of downloads (and DVD orders) worldwide has a limit, and that once that number is reached there will be no more downloads (or DVD orders) available. I do not know what the magic number is, but I do know that the last e-mail I received said that the key I have entitles me to downloads through the end of the month at the latest. <img src="http://images.stardock.com/wc/smiles/Wink

Reply to PC vs. Mac in OS Wars WinCustomize Forums

Sorry for the typo's, I can't edit my last post.