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Object Desktop 2009 is Here!

Desktop enhancement suite turbo-charges Windows XP, Windows Vista experience

http://www.objectdesktop.com
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Stardock has released the 2009 edition of its popular desktop experience suite Object Desktop. Object Desktop is a set of utilities that enables users to completely transform the desktop experience of Windows XP or Windows Vista.

Object Desktop includes 6 utilities that focus on enhancing a particular aspect of Windows. These are:

  • WindowBlinds. A program that enables users to completely alter the look and feel of the Windows GUI by applying "skins" to it. These skins can make Windows look like an alternative OS like MacOS or Linux or something completely different. Because it takes full advantage of the latest video cards from AMD and nVidia, WindowBlinds can also improve the video performance of Windows Vista and XP. Object Desktop 2009 includes a new version of WindowBlinds that lets users apply textures to their existing skins as well as well as providing explorer backgrounds.

  • IconPackager. The world's only program for changing all the icons on Windows XP or Windows Vista to a completely different set. Thousands of different icon packages are available freely on the net. Object Desktop 2009 includes a new IconPackager that lets Windows Vista users change the color of icons and folders on the fly.

  • DesktopX. DesktopX is a program that allows users to add true objects to their windows desktops. These objects can be any size and shape and be as simple as a glorified icon or scripted to add functionality to become widgets or entire desktops. What's special about DesktopX is the ease in which these objects can be made.
    Object Desktop 2009 adds a new version of DesktopX that allows users to export their widgets as Windows gadgets for use on Windows Vista and Windows 7.

  • DeskScapes. A program that can apply animated wallpapers to Windows. It supports the Stardock developed .DREAM animated wallpaper format that allows for animated wallpapers that are video loops or dynamically generated via DirectX that use virtually no CPU. Object Desktop 2009 includes a new version of DeskScapes that supports Windows XP as well as Windows Vista.

  • BootSkin Pro. BootSkin Pro is a new program introduced with Object Desktop 2009 that allows users to create and apply alternative Windows Vista boot screens. By default, the Windows Vista boot screen is blank with just a progress bar. BootSkin allows for high resolution, high color boot screens instead.

  • Theme Manager. Theme Manager 3 is a new program added to Object Desktop 2009. It allows users to make use of all the other programs together from a single interface. In addition, users can save their customized desktop as a .suite file for later use or to share with others users on the Internet. Theme Manager integrates with WinCustomize.com to allow users to quickly design their own unique desktop experiences.

    Theme Manager also includes a brand-new desktop suite created by Stardock called Aero Midnight that replaces the Windows GUI, icons, wallpaper and adds gadgets. For Windows XP users, they get an enhanced Windows Vista look. Windows Vista users get an enhanced Aero look that adds 2 years of usability feedback to the Windows Vista experience.

  • MyColors themes. Stardock also provides MyColors as a way for users to apply new themes created by Stardock's design team. Object Desktop users get 4 free MyColors themes within a year of purchasing Object Desktop. In addition, MyColors has access to hundreds of other themes created in conjunction with the NBA, NHL, NCAA, Ford, GM and countless other partners.

Object Desktop is $49.95 new. Stardock also offers Object Desktop Ultimate ($69.95) which provides everything listed above plus over a dozen other utilities that focus on productivity and UI design such as TweakVista, SkinStudio, Keyboard LaunchPad, ObjectBar and much more.

Users can purchase Object Desktop directly from its website at www.objectdesktop.com. Users who purchase Object Desktop receive everything available at the time of purchases as well as everything added or updated in Object Desktop for the subsequent year. Users who have previously purchased Object Desktop can renew their access to Object Desktop for $34.95.

Website: http://www.objectdesktop.com


 

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Reply #27 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Installed first bootskin pro, ran into the no serial number issue.  Before I could post that, there was a new version (thanks!) so I updated to it.  Was now able to create a bootskin, but I'm unable to apply any of them, the defaults, or mine.  :(

Vista 64 Ultimate, and my boot drive is D: not the usual C:, bootskin pro v 1.00.027

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Reply #28 from WinCustomize Forums Top

re: new Windowblinds

Object Desktop 2009 includes a new version of WindowBlinds that lets users apply textures to their existing skins as well as well as providing explorer backgrounds.
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I can't find a way to choose my own explorer background image, only the ones provided by default.

Reply #29 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Aero Midnight is just superb! ....I was fortunate enough to test it a while back....it brings elegance and class to your desktop....just a delight to use.....thanks so much for commissioning it Brad...it's like that little black cocktail dress you have to have in your wardrobe, a classic you wouldn't be without it....
Reply #30 from WinCustomize Forums Top
WOW Holly God!

Who's the genuis behind this top quality skin?

This is trully Quality Released!

Who made the Windowblinds?

THE BEST  :CONGRAT:  :CONGRAT: 
Reply #31 from WinCustomize Forums Top
My Aero Midnight (which I like and looks great) would not apply until I rebooted (Vista 32) and now it is good, and shows up in WB. I have to say the email icon seems like an odd choice.
Reply #32 from WinCustomize Forums Top
The IconPackager appears to be PixelPirare work

The Super Top Quality Windowblinds is either by Mike Bryant or vStyler

They are all great  :CONGRAT: 
Reply #33 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I can't get the Aero Midnight to apply in WinXP Pro. Any ideas? Everything is up to date.
Reply #34 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Aero Midnight windowblind is also missing in action here. Windows XP Home, SP3. Latest WB and Theme Manager builds. Everything else in the suite works as promised. Is there a fix? I've tried rebooting.
Reply #35 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Theme Manager would try and sucessfully installed everything in the suite except the windowblinds Aero Midnight. You'll have to go to Windowblinds software to install it there.
Reply #37 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Nice and deliciously dark.... :thumbsup: :pizza:

Reply #38 from WinCustomize Forums Top
The Super Top Quality Windowblinds is either by Mike Bryant or vStyler
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Aero Midnight is v's work Elsius...
Reply #39 from WinCustomize Forums Top
The icons are treetog´s style.
Reply #40 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Is Bootskin Pro vista only? Or will it work on XP?
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 is currently from what I understand Vista only..

 

Reply #41 from WinCustomize Forums Top
i still havent got the updates and new software. cant seem to find it anywhere. pls give exact download page or something. impulse and windowsblind have updated, will the rest follow?
Reply #42 from WinCustomize Forums Top
when i go to stardock all they do is give mme my serial again and say to download with impulse but i dont seem to be getting the updates. rrrr
Reply #43 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Theme Manager 3.0 (Published at 11am)

Deskscapes 2.5 (with XP support published at 1pm)

Bootskin Pro 1.0 (published at 6:30pm)

WindowBlinds 6.3 (published on 11/18/2008)

 

Are the 4 current available thru impulse..

 

Reply #44 from WinCustomize Forums Top

there are updates in impulse for the new things which are great as usall stardock many thx. Edit BootSkin Pro keeps saying there was an error while applying,help?

Reply #45 from WinCustomize Forums Top
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Theme Manager would try and sucessfully installed everything in the suite except the windowblinds Aero Midnight. You'll have to go to Windowblinds software to install it there.
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I rebuilt the list and it does not show up in Windowblinds. It is in Theme Manager and everything installs except the Aero Midnight.
Reply #46 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I rebuilt the list and it does not show up in Windowblinds. It is in Theme Manager and everything installs except the Aero Midnight.
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Exactly the same happening here
Reply #47 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I would suggest opening Aero Midnight in MyColors rather than in Theme Manager (at least until you get the WB skin to load at least once). Hopefully this should solve your loading problem. As to the Mail icon, I can see the original mail icon is different, so I'll check to see if it was missnamed and if we can get that updated.
Reply #48 from WinCustomize Forums Top
When I got my still-sweet Dell XPS 710 a couple years ago, I was disappointed to discover that the original BootSkin app didn't fly on Nvidia motherboards. Is this still the case with the new BootSkin Pro? I'd test it myself, but I've yet to upgrade to Vista. Thanks!
Reply #49 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I would suggest opening Aero Midnight in MyColors rather than in Theme Manager (at least until you get the WB skin to load at least once). Hopefully this should solve your loading problem.
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It does not appear as a MyColors theme in Theme Manager or MyColors nor does it appear in Windowblinds
Reply #50 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I am not seeing updates in impulse for the new things...