the desktop window manager is not running

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the desktop window manager is nor running

deskscape requires the desktop window manager [uxsms] service to be running to function

 

i have windows vista home premium tryed almost every thing

restarted my pc atleast 10 times

and i keer getting that error please help

 

edit

i tryed it on several skins but i keep getting the same thing and in areo the screens arnt transparent as normal

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Check to see if desktop window manager is runnin as a service.  Set it to automatic. (start | Control Panel | Admin tools | Services).  Then right-click and start it if it is stopped.

What is your experience score?  And from Windowblinds, post yoru system info.

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Zubaz, reply 1
Check to see if desktop window manager is runnin as a service.  Set it to automatic. (start | Control Panel | Admin tools | Services).  Then right-click and start it if it is stopped.

What is your experience score?  And from Windowblinds, post yoru system info.
End of Zubaz's quote

 

i cant find the admin tools i must be blind and my score thing of vista =5.9 so that isnt the problem the max = 6 right?

Windows Vista 32-Bit
DreamControl.dll         14-10-2008 8:55:08       v2.00 (#106)
DesktopControlPanel.dll     5-5-2008 12:14:24       v2.00 (#106)
WallpaperPage.dll         5-5-2008 12:14:24       v2.00 (#106)
DreamTasks.exe         14-10-2008 8:55:08       v2.00 (#106)
DreamSwitcher.exe         14-10-2008 8:55:08       v2.00 (#106)
DreamThumbnails.dll     18-3-2008 14:47:52       v2.00 (#106)
DeskScape.dll         18-11-2008 9:14:44      
DeskScapes.dll         5-9-2007 10:37:06      
Activate.exe         24-4-2008 12:01:34       v1.04 (#8)
d3dx9_30.dll         8-8-2007 15:21:56      
d3dx9_32.dll         8-8-2007 15:21:56      

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

i cant find the admin tools i must be blind
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Then just click on the start button and start typing "services"  It should show up.

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

huh strange when i updated the pc score i could look though the screens so i tryed the program and now its working its stragne but its working thans 4 your help :)

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

What color bit setting are you using? I had the same message untill I went to Display Settings and changed the color bit from 16 to 32.

I always keep mine at 32 bit so I am scratching my head trying to figure out how it got switched back to 16 bit...Must be an older software i am running...

 

Oops! too late! :dur:

Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top

My Desktop Windows Manager [UxSMS] IS running but it still shows me that it is not running and I can't use the dream desktop. HELP

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top

yavor_92: What version of Vista are you using?

Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Ok I was having the same problem..(Check to see if desktop window manager is runnin as a service). This is what I did to make it work:  Right click on My Computer go to Properties then Advanced System Settings then Performance then Settings. Make sure you have your system set up as ... Adjust for best appearance. After I did that DeskScapes worked just fine.. All Scapes work.

FYI your Desktop Window Manager Session Manager runs as default no need to do anything with that

Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top

i have the same problem i cheked but it it was running can anyone help please??

(sorry for bad language i'm Dutch)

Windows Vista 32-Bit
DreamControl.dll         5-5-2008 16:54:24       v2.00 (#106)
DesktopControlPanel.dll     30-4-2008 16:28:16       v2.00 (#106)
WallpaperPage.dll         30-4-2008 16:28:16       v2.00 (#106)
DreamTasks.exe         30-4-2008 16:28:16       v2.00 (#106)
DreamSwitcher.exe         30-4-2008 16:28:16       v2.00 (#106)
DreamThumbnails.dll     29-3-2008 14:22:08       v2.00 (#106)
DeskScape.dll         3-5-2008 14:43:42      
DeskScapes.dll         29-3-2008 14:22:08      
Activate.exe         (File not found)
d3dx9_30.dll         29-3-2008 14:22:08      
d3dx9_32.dll         29-3-2008 14:22:08

Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I have done all the above and I still get the msg

"Desktop Windows Manager is not running UxSms service needs to be running to function."

I am running Vista home Premiem score 2.3 I realize that is low and plan on doing something about it. as Husband allows the time.;-)  Any Help? Please......

Quasy...

Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Zubaz, reply 1
Check to see if desktop window manager is runnin as a service.  Set it to automatic. (start | Control Panel | Admin tools | Services).  Then right-click and start it if it is stopped.

What is your experience score?  And from Windowblinds, post yoru system info.
End of Zubaz's quote

 

Genius, that worked for me....thanks

Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Genius
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Who, Zubaz? More like Wile E. Coyote, Super Genius.     ;)