Stardock DeskScapes: How to Install and Use DeskScapes

Quick tutorial to get DeskScapes Up and Running!

from WinCustomize Forums

With the release of Stardock DeskScapes I wanted to give a brief tour on how to get it installed and running on your system.  DeskScapes previously required Windows DreamScene and Vista Ultimate only to use, but DeskScapes 2.0 will allow any Vista version (that supports Aero) to run animated wallpapers.  Subscribers to Object Desktop now have early access tot he DeskScapes 2.0 beta.

If you are a Object Desktop subscriber, you can download DeskScapes through Stardock Central, along with some exclusive .dreams.  If not, and if you are a Vista Ultimate user, head over to Dream.WinCustomize.Com and download the DeskScapes application (free).  Oh wait, you might want some extra Dreams so check out the Dream gallery and pick up a few more while you are at it.  Now we should be all set.

  1. Right-click desktop and select "Personalize".

  2. Select "Desktop Background"

  3. Click the picture location drop-down and select "DeskScapes Animated Wallpaper"


Now you should see a list of Dreams that are available.  When you click each file the animated wallpaper should appear on your desktop, once you have selected the one you want to use just click OK.  If you have downloaded other .dreams or would like to use your own video or .dream creation, then simply drag the file into the window.


If you need to pause the wallpaper then just right-click the desktop and select "pause", and then click "play" when ready to resume playing.


Dream Maker will let you easily create your own animated wallpapers in the .dream format in which you will be able to share with other people. Be sure to check out the guided tour of DeskScapes, and visit Dream.Wincustomize.Com for more information and downloads.

 

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Its awesome and def I want it now!!!
But please help me out:

where to find Dreamscene for the german version of vista ultimate?

since I can´t install the us version
regards
Peter Tabbert
Galactic Civilizations III
Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
My Dream files work but I am not getting an image preview icon like your above example. Instead I'm getting folders with big letter D's on them.
Dream King
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Try uninstalling DeskScapes. I tried, but all I get is "Cannot read Install.log"
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Hmm well i have it installed, and it wont show up on my desktop for some reason. Like when i click to use it, nothing happens at all. I meet the req's thats for sure, is 1 gig of ram not enough? lol Guess i'll try reinstalling it or somethin.
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
do you need dream maker?


No you do not need Dream Maker to run the Dreams.
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top

can you get it for windows xp?


No, it is *only* for Vista Ultimate.
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
DeskScapes is for Vista Ultimate, and you also need Windows DreamScene.


Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Hi all,
When I try to instal Stardock DeskScapes I get this error message "Could not write file, your disk may be full". It is not, I have 15 Gb free HD space. I run WV ultimate on a Dv1000 HP Pavillion with 1.5 Gb Ram.
Any toughts on what may be causing this problem?
Thanks
J.
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I updated this for users of the DeskScapes 2.0 beta who might be interested.

:)


Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Is this on the Wiki yet, ID? :)
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Normally I don't talk in the forums but this program just made me so mad.Oh yes it installed just great ran great on my Vista Premium system.But I was going to buy the upgrade I tried out the 2.0 version then tried to uninstall this crap where gives me a error message cannot find uninstall log.To me that is ridiculous that shows me how well of a program is ,I should say junkware. I had to dig it out of my computer I even used a uninstalling program it still didn't get the crap out I had to go into registry and hand dig it out what crap.DON'T INSTALL IT
Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Is it possible to download a dream from here and use it on DeskScapes 2.00 Preview? If not, how much does is cost to purchase it? I can't find the price.
Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I don't think the final version is available yet (that will play all dreams). I'm pretty sure what when it is available, it'll probably be $19.95.
Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top
great app but there are only three dream ,so im waiting for the final version.Idont understand why this app is free for vista ultimate users and the other vista users(ex home premium ,basic ) have to buy it $19.95.
Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top

great app but there are only three dream ,so im waiting for the final version.Idont understand why this app is free for vista ultimate users and the other vista users(ex home premium ,basic ) have to buy it $19.95.
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This is because Microsoft provided funding for Vista Ultimate users as part of the Ultimate Extras for them to run it for free.  Other users did not pay Microsoft the premium for Windows Vista Ultimate so for users of Vista other than Ultimate there is a cost.