DeskScapes for XP - Almost Here!

Animated Wallpapers for XP!

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In case you missed it, Frogboy posted what I think is the first public image of DeskScapes for XP.  It won’t be long until Object Desktop 2009  is here, and XP users get to enjoy the animated wallpapers that Vista users have had the great pleasure to enjoy all to themselves for the last year or so.

You don’t have to wait until later this month to get Object Desktop 2009.  You can subscribe now and get access to all the other great applications now, and receive the updates as they are released!  Visit www.objectdesktop.com for more info.

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Sorry, but everytime I click on the link, it times out, is this coming from my side or yours????....thanks
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

It's doing it for me too.

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Can't display page here to ID

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Nothing showing at this end either
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I can't wait for Deskscape. Their are and have been so many Dreams produced and we XP users were out in the cold. Thanks for the development guys.
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Just as a point of reference, I'm using IE8, when I click on the link it works.  Go figure.  :O

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top

server issues . . not link issues.  Being looked into.  :)

Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top

worked 4 me on IE7

Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top

The server issues should be fixed now.  :)

Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Can you give a bit more information on DeskScapes XP? Things like system requirements and performance statistics would be great to whet our appetites.
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Can you download this update now or do you have to purchase or do you have to be only a current subscriber to get this option now Thanks
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top

It's not available yet.  It will be available for Object Desktop subscribers soon.  :)

 

Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Looks like a good reason to upgrade to XP :)

(from Vista...)

Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top
WOOOHOOOOOOOOOO! Then if someone can stick Vista's Media Center in XP I can get rid of this POC
Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top
will they Xp users be able to use the same vista dreams or will we have to make Xp dreams ? :SURPRISED:
Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I should point out that you will need a DirectX9 capable graphics card.

Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I should point out that you will need a DirectX9 capable graphics card
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What is the easiest way for someone to find out if they have a DirectX9 capable graphics card?

Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top

What is the easiest way for someone to find out if they have a DirectX9 capable graphics card?
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One way Philly would be to open your My Computer properties/hardware/device manager/display adapter.  That should show the graphics card or on-board video you have.  I just did a google search that said"nvidia Ge Force 7300GT directx 9 compatible?" and got the answer in the first couple of hits.  If it is then download the newest directx and install.  Hope this helps somewhat.

Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Does it support dual monitors? Can you have one dreamscape on each monitor?
Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Multiple monitor support is a funny thing.

On XP video dreams are limited to the primary screen only.  This is for technical reasons.

But dynamic dreams can support multiple screens if they have been updated to support it on XP.  Any of the dreams that I have been involved with should be updated and live on the site before the OD 2009 launch.  Some of the dreams have also had a number of tweaks and improvements based on user feedback.

I have been told the other dynamic dreams will be getting multiple monitor support on XP at some point after the OD 2009 launch.

So the ones which will support multiple monitors on launch day are Ovals, Expanding Shapes, Winter Snow and Photo dream.

Will we ever support different dreams per monitor?  Perhaps in the future.