Rainlander and

What program do i need to use rainlander items? And once installed on my pc where do I find them? Is there a tutorial somewhere?

And what do I get if I purchase win customize? Will there be things available if purchaesed that I can not get if I just surf and download with out paying?

Oh I am looking for tutorial on widgets anf gadgets too. Like which programs I need and how to find them once loaded on pc.

Thanks for any and all help:-)
I really really really appreciate it.
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Ah, that would be Rainlander. Once you download the program you extract the skin files there.

With a subscription you get unlimited excess to the site for the length of the subscription. You will need to download other programs like WB to make use of the libraries at WC.

Have you downloaded any programs like WindowBlinds, ObjectDock etc.?

Check out this link, it takes you to the WinCustomize Wiki. Great place to start.

WWW Link
Reply #2 Top
Thank you so much
I have just purchased object desktop.
So I have a few of the cool programs.
Where do I purchase Rainlander?

I am off to check out the link you gave me .
Thanks a bunch
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Congrats, I'm sure you'll fine that Object Desktop was well worth the purchase.

Go to the ScreenShots Library and you will see how others are customizing their desktop. With Object Desktop you will be able to do the same.

Just remember you can alwasy come to the forums to ask questions. Also check out the forums and see what is going on with the programs here.

Rainlander is free, when you go to the Galleries click on Rainlander, there will be a link to its site there.

Welcome to the community.        
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You should download raindlendar for free here http://www.rainlendar.net/cms/index.php Then just go to the rainlendar gallery and choose the skin you like.
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Thank you so muh

I really appreciate it. You guys are so nice.

Anyways one last question is a widget and a gadjet the same as rainlander? Because those came with the object desktop too.

Oh boy so much to learn. This will keep me occupied for weeks...lol
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Thank you so muh

I really appreciate it. You guys are so nice.

Anyways one last question is a widget and a gadjet the same as rainlander? Because those came with the object desktop too.

Oh boy so much to learn. This will keep me occupied for weeks...lol
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To use a gadget you need no other program installed on your computer.
To use a widget , you need to install DesktopX - that program comes with your Object Desktop. Just download it through your Stardock Central. DesktopX doesn't need be running for a widget to work ( widgets just use the runtime from the program ) You just d/load widgets and open the file and they will install into the widget folder inside desktopX folder.

As for " Rainlendar " when you go to download the program they will offer you version 2.0

Most of the skins here work best with previous version of Rainlendar version 0.22.1
That version is still available at Rainlendar site ...look for the link when there . You can install both versions on your computer. The Rainlendar skins will work in the 2.0 version but some functions will not.
Re: the event list background will be missing and only text will show.


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Calendar widget displays a date only.
Rainlendar is multifunctional and will display public holidays, vacations, appointments, reminders, events and notes. Of course, you will have to input all information yourself. It is a simple process, but you will have to go through a learning curve.

As mentioned before, peruse through the railendar gallery. Some skins are more advanced than others, look at the latest ones....they are usually loaded with all the functions.
Reply #8 Top
unicorn2433 Welcome to the world of skinning

As well as the Wincustomzie Wiki the following link will give you a good start on getting used to some of the programs included with Object Desktop
WWW Link

And this link tells you what you get with the Wincustomize Subscription
WWW Link

It's My Secret
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Thank you all so much
I really appreciate all of your help.
I will try all the links and let you all know how I am doing:-)