Wizard1956

Reply to Why do I have to buy a subscription to maintain full functionality of my Object Desktop, Windowblinds,etc? in Object Desktop WinCustomize Forums

The Impulse website says I will need a video codec capable of playing DVD (mpeg2)? files. I do know that Vista Home Basic does not have one,and my machine came with HP's in house DVD software and WMP11.I am just unsure about what else I need or if it is even possible with this version of Vista. Like I said though, even without deskscapes, it's still one heck of a good value. I'll check out your link Bebi, you are always helpful to us newcomers.I'm sure this isn't my last dumb question. ;p Thank

Reply to Why do I have to buy a subscription to maintain full functionality of my Object Desktop, Windowblinds,etc? in Object Desktop WinCustomize Forums

Thanks Zubaz. I'll be checking with sales tomorrow about prices, the mailman had good news today! I'll have to look into that plug in thing, though.I have WMP11 sans dvd and could use some advice as to what I need for dreams to work. just a link to more info would be a great help.The last working computer I used was an Apple IIc so I"m a little behind the times, to say the least. Will HP DVD play still work or can I uninstall it? Even without the dreams, I'm sure I won't be disappointed. :D

Reply to Skin reviews for those who suffer Skin Addiction!! in Community WinCustomize Forums

Hello,my name is Wizard1956 and I'm a skinaholic. I too have been seduced by the big red button! LOL Good Luck with your blog and don't worry, it will get funnier.Looking forward to dropping by. :CONGRAT: :CONGRAT: :CONGRAT:

Reply to Why do I have to buy a subscription to maintain full functionality of my Object Desktop, Windowblinds,etc? in Object Desktop WinCustomize Forums

This pertains to WB6 and ODNT and subscriptions so I hope I'm in the right place.Now I am totally confused! I purchased WB6 3months ago as a stand alone after using the trial version for less than 2 hours. I know, I'm an easy sell!lol I also bought a WC sub('cause you deserve it) Does this mean I won't get any WB6 updates after 1/15/09 or will I get them until the next numbered version? Does the WC sub have any bearing on WB/ODNT updates? Can WB6 be "traded-in"

Reply to Visualizing Viruses in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

Nasty looking little beasts! Good thing I can type with rubber gloves on. Thanks zakai1369, my HP will have nightmares for sure. (:(

Reply to Testing Audio Embed in WinCustomize News WinCustomize Forums

Just installed flash from your link onto FF3 b5 Works great, seemed to run a little smoother than with IE7. What's next, words of wisdom from talking avatars? ;)

Reply to Testing Audio Embed in WinCustomize News WinCustomize Forums

How do you spell aardvark? IE7 ok, no flash on my ff3 b5

Reply to Which Forums do you use? in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

WC is the only one I use, I still have a weird issue with avg running my cpu to 100% in the Stardock forums,so I can't spend any time there. NBD. Impulse is looking good,just never anybody in the forums.IE7 mostly, but I'm trying FF3 b5 and it is FAST.

Reply to Funny as Hell!!!! in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

Dammmn, that's funny. Be even funnier if it wasnxxxxThis post has encountered a problem. Windows will now close this post and notify you when a solution is availablexxxx ;p

Reply to Windows blinds troubles!! Please help!!!!!!!!!! in Stardock Support General WinCustomize Forums

Almost eveything on this site is free for the downloading, courtesy of the community. There is a lot of work and talent on display at Wincustomize that you won't have to "bother" to pay for.Show a little respect and pony up $20 for WB6, it's the best money you'll ever spend on your computer.

Reply to I am (blank) of Borg..... in Community WinCustomize Forums

I am Blu-Ray of Borg... you will be assimilated in high definition

Reply to Please help me with my colors! in Stardock Support General WinCustomize Forums

I hope this is the right thread to post this: 2 or three days ago I downloaded My Colors from Impulse but after install all I got was Aero restore,not knowing at the time that Quest came with it.Thinking a purchase was required for any themes, I uninstalled My Colors.(I'm not cheap,just unemployed,lol) Anyway, today I was cleaning up and in Program Files/Stardock/My Colors I found a folder named ERROR containing an empty folder,a config.file and the wallpaper I had on at the time of install. I

Reply to I THINK IMPULSE IS TRYING TO KILL ME!! D: in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

:SURPRISED: I knew it would come to this someday. At least they gave you a choice. :LOL:

Reply to Virus problem or Object Desktop? in Object Desktop WinCustomize Forums

I had one of those entries,don't remember which ,over three weeks ago. The other four I got after installing SP1 .I've only had AVG since 1/15 so I'm not sure but I think it's more of a notification than an alert. I know my system is clean. I've got Vista w/ defender and at least four other means of scanning for malware. I only have WB and ObjectDock btw, not ODNT (sigh),maybe next year. I agree with Philly0381, I wouldn't worry too much about it, but contacting AVG may provide answers. Maybe i

Reply to SDC Forums and AVG in Stardock Support General WinCustomize Forums

Sorry I couldn't reply sooner but someone unplugged the forums soon after I saw your post. Murphy's law will prevail.Ive cleared cookies with IE7 tools,SuperAnti-spy and ccleaner as well,deleted IE temp files, deep scanned for spyware and viruses,nothing helped. Odd thing is I can go to the forums at WC or Impulse and everything is normal. This is WAY over my head ;p .As I told support,my main concern is for others who may not notice it happening,if indeed it does ,and damage something.As for m

Reply to WB 6.09c (b).118 in WindowBlinds WinCustomize Forums

Seems to be happening less frequently,only this one from this morning since 3/28.I just launched IE7 and Explorer said "c-ya later" Problem Event Name: APPCRASH Application Name: Explorer.EXE Application Version: 6.0.6001.18000 Application Timestamp: 47918e5d Fault Module Name: WBLIND.dll Fault Module Version: 6.1.0.0 Fault Module Timestamp: 47dbc151 Exception Code: c0000005 Exception Offset: 00047850 OS Version: 6.0.6001.2.1.0.768.2 Locale ID: 1033<b

Reply to You want to try out Impulse? in Sneak Previews WinCustomize Forums

Installed this morning,Looks Great-Works Great! Absolutely no problems with anything. And the forums don't try to burn down my desktop. Bravo, Team Stardock,and Thanks. Five stars from me. :CONGRAT: :CONGRAT: :CONGRAT: :CONGRAT: :CONGRAT:

Reply to SDC Forums and AVG in Stardock Support General WinCustomize Forums

Just went and checked. Now Wizard1956 is appearing as signed in and no ads. I only saw them in the forums anyway and I can't go there. Still 100% CPU as soon as I access the forums. Vista Home Basic w/SP1, been using AVG free w/no problems. This HP was new 11/21/07. Also my first pc,about to say the hell with it and unpack my x-box and ps2. ;p I'll contact Stardock support Monday, so they are aware of it.Thanks so much for your reply, I'll keep checking back to see if those of you with far more

SDC Forums and AVG in Stardock Support General Stardock Forums

I have been using SDC since 1/15/08 but only for downloads and updates. However,today I thought I'd check out the forums there. BAD idea! It seems I can use anything on the site but the forums. As soon as I go to "Discussions" my cpu instantly hammers to 100% (from 2-7%) I checked the task manager and found the process avgrssvc.exe running at 91-93% Does my anti-virus think there is an infectio

Reply to . in WinCustomize Site Issues WinCustomize Forums

Oops, my goof. Are we talking only about the WC site? I've got no problem with them here,only at SDC.Wishing everyone a great weekend!

Reply to . in WinCustomize Site Issues WinCustomize Forums

I'm not only getting ads at SDC. The status bar says I'm logged in, My WB6 is registered as is my WC sub. However, it still says I am a guest,which would explain the ads. I only use SDC for updates anyway,so I can tough it out 'til Impulse is ready, which sounds like a major step forward. I get lost at SDC to easily,anyway.lol X-(

Reply to WB 6.09c (b).118 in WindowBlinds WinCustomize Forums

The problem was present long before SP1 so I've ruled that out. No crashes since my last post,then this. Nothing but Sidebar,WB6, IE7 and Yahoo! messenger running at the time. Crashed when switching between windows. It's not bogging down,it just quits. Cpu and mem are both well below 50%,and it restarts every time without closing any windows (insert smiley of me scratching head) and life goes on. I'm sure that a solution will be found once Stardock has enough data to work with. P.S. My UAC i

Reply to WB 6.09c (b).118 in WindowBlinds WinCustomize Forums

Problem signature Problem Event Name: APPCRASH Application Name: Explorer.EXE Application Version: 6.0.6001.18000 Application Timestamp: 47918e5d Fault Module Name: WBLIND.dll Fault Module Version: 6.1.0.0 Fault Module Timestamp: 47dbc151 Exception Code: c0000005 Exception Offset: 0000fc15 OS Version: 6.0.6001.2.1.0.768.2 Locale ID: 1033 Additional Information 1: fd00 Additional Information 2: ea6f5fe8924aaa756324d57f87834160 Additional Inf

Reply to Leopard theme permanent? in Icons WinCustomize Forums

A System Restore and a System Recovery are two separate actions. A recovery reformats and re-installs all originally installed programs. (And can be done on an HP from the boot menu without a disc. "F11" - if you haven't deleted the partition) and you must re-load your backed up data. A restore rolls back your system to a prior point in time. You will only lose anything saved after that restore point.Check your help and support section for more details. (Not that I'm advocating reading the instr

Reply to WB 6.09c (b).118 in WindowBlinds WinCustomize Forums

After several days of testing I've decided to add windows sidebar to my "don't use" list,along with the WC Browser and TM. I can't take the chance of permanent damage.If I had the money or the time maybe I could do more with this cheap-assed computer,but caring for a family member 24/7 after his stroke leaves my wife and I with little of either.I was looking for answers and all I got were more questions.There's no help here. End Of Reports...I'll go away now.Good Luck,all.