[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.
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
[quote who="Neil Banfield" reply="3993500" id="541656"] Quoting pelaird, reply 3993495 I could have sworn that the first time I used "Desktop Effects," that the current desktop background appeared in the space above the settings. Now it just displays a black rectangle. Am I mistaken, and this is the expected behavior? If it shows black then your OS wallpaper is black [/quote] I had originally installed 2026 over 11, so I ended up purging
I could have sworn that the first time I used "Desktop Effects," that the current desktop background appeared in the space above the settings. Now it just displays a black rectangle. Am I mistaken, and this is the expected behavior?
It appears that the Advanced Setting to "Show DeskScapes icon in the system tray" does not survive a restart of the computer. After the restart, I had to enter Advanced Settings; uncheck "Show DeskScapes icon in the system tray" and click Okay; then check it again and click okay. It then appeared in the System Tray again.
There appear to be some UI display issues. I have experienced random flickering on different categories, and frame irregularities with images. (Thumbnails set to Large, always show label) First attempt at clicking on Popular Authors - Static backgrounds After clicking on another category and then back to
[quote who="Neil Banfield" reply="3993455" id="541666"] I believe we have identified the issue. You need to download https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=35&msockid=1a6387e185a769b933699188848068b7 These runtimes will make it happy after you sign out and in again. I will make sure the next update resolves the need for this. [/quote] Does everyone need to install this, or just those who are having issues?
[quote who="WindowzWallz" reply="3993444" id="541656"] DeskScapes 2026 just shows a black screen on both of my monitors. What other updates do I need to make to make this work? I was running both static and animated wallpapers on DeskScapes prior to this update without issue. Running Windows 11 version 25H2. Also running Start11 v2 and Fences 6. [/quote] Did you restart your computer after the install? Even if you did, try restarting again.
[quote who="Vknid" reply="3993356" id="541656"] Well I found fairly quickly there appears to be no way to exit it (that I could find directly or through searches) and I thought well no problem I will just end the tasks to quickly kill it and see if cpu immediately drops. I found that if I force end task deskscapes it almost immediately relaunches itself. I tried several times and it kept relaunching. [/quote] Select Settings at the bottom left, and then Dis
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You might have to switch on "Use Windows 10 style all programs list rather than Windows 7 style" to hide the icons, but then you should be able to switch back to the Modern Style.
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Thanks for the info Jan. I have the CursorXp icon, but the one you are showing I have also seen. I had seen I the WindowBlinds 4 icon, but I wasn't sure it was an official icon or fan made. I'll look into Impulse and the others you mentioned. Look again at the ObjectBar icon above and see if it rings any bells. Do you know what version it might be? <img src="https://cdn.stardock.us/forums/69/28/6928565/6baad6bd-7c77-499d-bba1-4cf9c73e4cbb.png" alt="" width="120" height
Wow! DeskScapes 2026 is really great. Loving all the changes and improvements. One issue (or not) with the info panel settings. Is the - copy - copy correct or should it be more explanatory.
[quote who="pdenomy" reply="3993326" id="541566"] Excellent! I'm using 11.02. What is the best way to upgrade Deskscapes? Will V26.0.0 just overwrite V11.02? Cheers. [/quote] I just installed by overwriting 11.2 and it worked fine. The screen did go black until after the restart and activation. All of my settings and libraries were saved to the new app.
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I have been working to build a history of Stardock Icons. Please let me know if any of these icons are wrong, and also let me know if I have missed any. Thanks you Updated with help from Jan and Doc. Thanks guys
Awesome! Can't wait to try it. :dur: pelaird
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Not sure what menu style you are using, but you should be able to hide apps by right-click context menu in the All Apps section. To show the app again, right-click any item in the All Apps section and choose "Show hidden items list," and then right-click the app you want to unhide and select More > uncheck "Hide from apps." You won'
You are not forced to keep your files on OneDrive. See this article using OneDrive to back up your files. There is a section in this article entitled "Stop folder backup in OneDrive." Stop Folder Backup in OneDrive Happy Trails :grin:
Sorry, I am running Windows 11, and am only able to get recent files in the jump lists in Start11 and File Explorer. I don't use Window blinds either.
I don't see a Windows setting for "Show Recent Documents." Tell me where to find this setting and I'll test it for you. Which style of Start menu and sub-style are you using?
Straight from the horses mouth: The impact of Secure Boot certificate expiration "Microsoft is updating the Secure Boot certificates originally issued in 2011 to ensure Windows devices continue to verify trusted boot software. These older certificates begin expiring in June 2026. Devices that haven’t received the newer 2023 certificates will continue to start and operate normally, and standard Windows updates will continue to install. However, these devices will no lon
Insider Experimental Preview Build 26300.8493 probably still has some real issues at this point. Remember, this is Microsoft we're talking about. I am sure that Stardock has seen this coming for a while and are prepared. ;)
Not wearing hearing aids yet, but most of my friends who do have the ones that go behind the ear with a tiny tube that goes in the ear. They also connect to your phone wirelessly for phone calls. I would follow Doc's advice to see your ENT first. There a lot of companies out there that pray on the elderly, which unfortunately we all are. ;)
And here's a good way to check if your Secure boot certificates are up to date in the Windows Security app. Check for Secure Boot Cert Updates <img src="https://cdn.stardock.us/forums/
Try adding that app to the blocked list.
Thanks for the explanation of what caused the crash. We all figured it was something like that. The new forums are awesome, and the folks involved are doing a great job! Here's to Stardock and all the great people who work to make it all possible! :grin:
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