Confused about products

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Newbie here.  Have only had OD for a couple of days (overwhelming).  I am going to subscribe and get the WC browser, but as I was cruising the store I noticed some of the other software offered and am a bit confused.

What's the difference between ObjectDock Plus and ObjectBar in OD?  Also, what's the difference between DesktopX 3 and DesktopX in OD.  Are they different and if so are there any great advantages to to the ObjectDock Plus and DesktopX 3 over what is included with OD?  Any info and advice welcomed.

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top
Desktop X should be a part of your Object Desktop.

Object Bar and Object Dock are totally different. Object Bar can take over for your start menu as a full functioning desktop. Object Dock can have many functions as being a listing of all your desktop shortcuts as well as have wigits built right in performing extra functions. That may sound similar but really since you have ODesktop download Object bar and play with it. Then go download the trial of Object Dock and you will how different they are.
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Objectbar (OB) is one of my favorite Stardock (SD) apps.  I even wrote a tutorial on what it can do:
Creating an ObjectBar - by Zubaz

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thanks guys,

I'm still not certain what the difference is between DesktopX that comes with the complete OD suite and the seperate DesktopX3 that is for sale as a stand alone. Object Desktop Launcher isn't working. Do I need it to launch widgets, desktops and objects or can these be performed from other programs in the suite? Every time I try to start OD Launcher I get these errors that "The procedure entry point DoNotOpenPipeStream could not be located in the dynamic link library ScrRun.dll.", then the window opens but won't function.

One other question for this newbie. I assume that when I'm using WB to set a new skin, I cant' use Windows desktop properties to alter anything, is this correct?

Thanks for any info you can provide. This seems overwhelming to an old guy like me! :NOTSURE: 

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
One thing I forgot to ask. Can we post screen shot of error messages, etc.. And if so how do I do it?

Thanks again.
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
If you bought ODNT (which you did) you should install anything else and run the one from SDC (Stardock Central).

I think ODNT Launcher is more of a marketing tool than anything else.  Use SDC to run anything that isn't run at startup.  :)

You can alter your desktop using Windows functionality but on reboot the WB setting will take effect.  You should alter within the WB config.

Uploading images is fine.  Post to a site like imageshack.us and then click the image ling button (the last one in this editor).  Post the bottom URL there.  done.
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
between DesktopX that comes with the complete OD suite and the seperate DesktopX3
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the one that comes with ODNT is the same in the beginning, but with the ODNT your get to play with the betas that eventually become the next release
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
DoNotOpenPipeStream
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I blame Nancy for that one...
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Many thanks for the information. OD has been somewhat confusing. Not a normal install of all components at once as I had expected. Had to flail around a bit but I got it all installed. For some reason I'm not receiving email notifications of replies anymore. Also, I am constantly having to clear multiple instances of screen.exe from processes. Any ideas?
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Hope this doesn't get double posted, I had a glitch as I hit "POST". Anyway, thanks for your information. I had some problems at first, as I thought the entire product would install. Mostly worked out now. Added Object Dock and really like it. Having some stability problems with DesktopX and am continually having to clean screen.exe processes. Anyone have an idea of which program is starting all of them? Another unrelated issue. I am no longer receiving email notification of replies on my posts. I also uploaded a new avatar image a little while ago but it's not showing up. Any info a big help.

Thanks again :) 
Reply #11 from Stardock Forums Top
Well wouldn't you know it. As soon as I posted I got the notification, and when I came back my avatar had changed...go figure? Still, any info on the processes problem would be a big help.
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Still, any info on the processes problem would be a big help.
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Do you have an NVidia graphic card?
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Yep. GeForce 7300GT. zzz...nothing spectacular.
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top
See if 'rundll32.exe' is running in processes.
Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Hi Yrag!

Angus....in SDC listed under "free stuff" is a little app called "Smart Exception." I would run that while your testing things out and if you get any errors...that can generate an error report that could help diagnose any problems. ;)
Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thanks yrag. Yes'rundll32.exe" is running. I think it may be happening most when I'm trying out skins in WB or installing new download icon packages.
Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Hi Yrag!

Angus....in SDC listed under "free stuff" is a little app called "Smart Exception." I would run that while your testing things out and if you get any errors...that can generate an error report that could help diagnose any problems.
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Thanks WebGizmo, I'll check that out tomorrow and see how it goes. Bedtime for us old folks for now. Can't do the 28 hour days like I used to.