pelaird

Reply to DeskScapes - Info pane in DeskScapes WinCustomize Forums

This is not what you are asking, but if you have "Show time and date in the System tray" turned on, you can add two additional clocks in the Notification panel. Once these are set, you can turn off the time and date in the system tray if you like. Go to Settings > Time & Language > Date & time > Show time and date in the System tray; and if "Show time and date in the System tray" if turned on, you can add two additional clocks to the Notification panel.

Reply to Splash Notice Removal in Fences Stardock Forums

Here is a link to Support on this issue. This will only work on Fences 3.05 or greater. How to Disable Update Notices for Fences

Will WindowBlinds Survive the next Major Update (26H2) in WindowBlinds Stardock Forums

Just read an article in Windows Latest By Mayank Parmar - May 31, 2026 In the article he talks about Microsoft replacing all the legacy dialog boxes being with WinUI 3 based dialogs. "Microsoft says it’s working on a major redesign of all existing legacy dialog boxes in Windows 11, and it’s going to be more than just a dark theme. Right now, Windows barely has modern (WinUI 3)-based pop-ups or dialogs, as most of the operating system falls back to the legacy side. This will

Reply to June 2026 Desktop Screenshots in WinCustomize Talk WinCustomize Forums

This desktop makes me feel happy and makes me smile. Thanks! :thumbsup: :grin:

Reply to New Secure Boot Certificates for Older Computers in Personal Computing WinCustomize Forums

Junior, That's a scarry moment for sure! There is no requirement to activate secure boot for Windows 10, so I would just let it be. There probably hasn't been a BIOS update for that motherboard in quite a while. I built my machine in 2017 and the OEM has not provided an update since 2022. As long as you are vigilant with security and keep Windows 10 updated you should be fine. MY wife's computer, a DELL from 2015 died recently and we replaced it with one of those mini PC's. It

Reply to New Secure Boot Certificates for Older Computers in Personal Computing WinCustomize Forums

It doesn't matter that you are running Windows 11, the instructions will still work even though it mentions Windows 10. The BIOS doesn't really care what Operating System is installed. Everything it does takes place prior to handing over to the OS.

Reply to New Secure Boot Certificates for Older Computers in Personal Computing WinCustomize Forums

Found this on how to enable Secure boot and TPM for Gigabyte motherboards. The image on this page looks like whet you are showing above. https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Consumer/FAQ/4395 Hope this helps.

Reply to New Secure Boot Certificates for Older Computers in Personal Computing Stardock Forums

I think you mean Gigabyte F20 BIOS. Check the Gigabyte web site for a guide, or submit a support ticket for help. Have you tried clicking the Help button?

Reply to New Secure Boot Certificates for Older Computers in Personal Computing WinCustomize Forums

Check the System Info.

Reply to DeskScapes 2026 doesn't Survive Explorer Restart in DeskScapes WinCustomize Forums

Will do. It's really not a big deal as it is easy to get DeskScapes to load using the right-click method. I will spend some time investigating further, and let you know if I have any new info. Thanks, pelaird

Reply to Start11 move icon issue in Start Menu Products WinCustomize Forums

I can not reproduce this issue on the Windows 10 style. What style are you using?

Reply to New Secure Boot Certificates for Older Computers in Personal Computing Stardock Forums

Doc, I have updated my BIOS many times without incident, just make sure to create an Image Backup before you update. It's possible the new certificates are already present in the update. Check with your OEM for the BIOS to see if they are included. Also, it just may require Secure Boot to be turned on the the certificates to be updated by Windows Update, but if you haven't had Secure Boot turned on, you probably don't need the new certificates anyway.

Reply to DeskScapes 2026 doesn't Survive Explorer Restart in DeskScapes WinCustomize Forums

Tried doing the purge and reinstall as you suggested. Same issue is still present. It is interesting though. After restarting explorer.exe and then right-clicking the desktop and selecting "Show more options," DeskScapes starts and the DeskScapes icon appears in the System tray. After restarting the computer, DeskScape

DeskScapes 2026 doesn't Survive Explorer Restart in DeskScapes WinCustomize Forums

I am starting a separate thread for this topic because the quotes were getting ridiculously long in the "DeskScapes 2026 Release Feedback Thread." Here we won't need to use quotes. When I restart explorer.exe, DeskScapes 2026 doesn't restart for some reason. Following the explorer.exe restart, if I right-click the desktop and select "Show more options," then DeskScapes starts. I had thought it was just the Info Pane, but I did a test by creating a Playlist of three static

Reply to DeskScapes 2026 Release Feedback Thread in DeskScapes WinCustomize Forums

[quote who="Neil Banfield" reply="3993721" id="541656"] [quote who="pelaird" reply="3993711" id="541656"] [quote who="Neil" reply="3993707" id="541656"] [quote who="pelaird" reply="3993701" id="541656"] FYI - The Info Pane doesn’t survive a restart of Explorer. However, if I right-click the desktop and select “Show more options,” it then appears. I’m using the “12 hour Clock and date with CPU/Men” setting at Bottom ri

Reply to New Secure Boot Certificates for Older Computers in Personal Computing WinCustomize Forums

Ouch! Have you run the most recent Windows Update?

Reply to DeskScapes 2026 Release Feedback Thread in DeskScapes Stardock Forums

[quote who="Neil Banfield" reply="3993707" id="541656"] [quote who="pelaird" reply="3993701" id="541656"] FYI - The Info Pane doesn’t survive a restart of Explorer. However, if I right-click the desktop and select “Show more options,” it then appears. I’m using the “12 hour Clock and date with CPU/Men” setting at Bottom right; small size; with Arial Nova Condensed font; color white; and Add outline to text selected <

Reply to DeskScapes 2026 Release Feedback Thread in DeskScapes WinCustomize Forums

[quote who="basj" reply="3993703" id="541656"] [quote who="pelaird" reply="3993701" id="541656"] FYI - The Info Pane doesn’t survive a restart of Explorer. However, if I right-click the desktop and select “Show more options,” it then appears. I’m using the “12 hour Clock and date with CPU/Men” setting at Bottom right; small size; with Arial Nova Condensed font; color white; and Add outline to text selected Windows

Reply to DeskScapes 2026 Release Feedback Thread in DeskScapes WinCustomize Forums

FYI - The Info Pane doesn’t survive a restart of Explorer. However, if I right-click the desktop and select “Show more options,” it then appears. I’m using the “12 hour Clock and date with CPU/Men” setting at Bottom right; small size; with Arial Nova Condensed font; color white; and Add outline to text selected Windows 11 Pro 26200.8457; DeskScapes 2026 - 26.0.0.1

Reply to New Secure Boot Certificates for Older Computers in Personal Computing WinCustomize Forums

[quote who="Chasbo" reply="3993686" id="541617"] Thanks a lot pelarid. The PowerShell method is what I did. The information came back: True. [/quote] Awesome! Your good to go. :thumbsup:

Reply to New Secure Boot Certificates for Older Computers in Personal Computing WinCustomize Forums

[quote who="Chasbo" reply="3993670" id="541617"] I have no idea how to resolve this issue. It's very confusing. When I check on it, it says my computer has the old Boot certificate but how do I update it? [/quote] Windows 10 or 11? Full version from winver.exe? Windows Update should automatically install

Reply to DeskScapes 2026 Release Feedback Thread in DeskScapes Stardock Forums

I performed a complete purge of DeskScapes 11, followed by a restart, and then installed DeskScapes 2026 followed by a restart. Now both "Programs and Features," as well as, Win Settings "Installed Apps" show both versions as installed? <img src="https://cdn.stardock.us/forums/69/28/6928565/064d4279-3665-4c12-868f-21574b9dedf5.jpg" alt="" wid

Reply to DeskScapes 2026 Release Feedback Thread in DeskScapes WinCustomize Forums

[quote who="basj" reply="3993534" id="541656"] So am I, so I really not sure why it resolved black wallpaper on my end. [/quote] I'll give it try. Thanks

Reply to DeskScapes 2026 Release Feedback Thread in DeskScapes WinCustomize Forums

[quote who="basj" reply="3993532" id="541656"] I also get the black background issue. And, from what I found out, I changed my performance setting to "Media Foundation for Video Support" for it to work on my system. [/quote] I'm only using Static backgrounds when this happens.

Reply to DeskScapes 2026 Release Feedback Thread in DeskScapes WinCustomize Forums

For some reason, I intermittently get a totally black background, and DeskScapes won't apply any installed Background. I'm not sure what causes this, but I will try to figure that out. When this happens, usually some interaction with Windows, like a right-click on the desktop to open the context menu, then the background gets applied. If I open the Windows setting for Personalization > Background, I see a black background has been added, presumably by some interaction wi