DesktopX 2.4 Arrives!

Just in time for the holidays..

from JoeUser Forums

Stardock has released an updated version of its popular desktop enhancement utility, DesktopX.

DesktopX 2.4 allows users to customize their widgets. Each widget has its own properties dialog that enables users to tweak the widget’s z-order, transparency, shadow, color, and whether it automatically runs on start-up or not.

Stardock also added in a host of user suggestions such as widgets saving their position, a cleaner, simpler configuration for DesktopX global settings, and includes an updated DXPlayer which allows users to remote control iTunes, Windows Media Player, ObjectMedia, Winamp and other popular media players from a widget or DesktopX object.

DesktopX is a revolutionary program that lets you enhance your Windows desktop by adding widgets, themes, animated icons, and much more to it. It is part of Stardock's Object Desktop suite of Windows customization utilities.

The program works by extending the Windows desktop to support live objects. These objects can be put together to make “widgets” (mini-applications) or used to build entire desktops. Since DesktopX itself has little overhead, users have total flexibility to decide how much or how little to change your Windows PC with it.

DesktopX has been used to create things ranging from MP3 players, calendars, PC game auto-start programs, computer interfaces in the movies, aquariums, kiosks, and much more.

DesktopX is a free download. Users can upgrade to an enhanced version which adds support for premium widgets and objects, desktop security, and widget creation. The enhanced version is available stand-alone for $19.95 or can be purchased as part of Object Desktop for $49.95. For more information visit http://www.desktopx.net

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Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Very nice update. Nice to know someone actually listens to the users suggestions.
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Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I think the most important question is: Is it faster?


Yeah totally. I noticed big speed improvements from the last few beta releases. Widgets/DesktopX load times overall is extremely snappy.
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I totally agree the speed is definately faster. I stopped using Desktop X before simply because it wasn't fast. Now it has been extremely enhanced and I love it, these past few beta releases have restored my faith in this program and it's now on everytime my computer boots up. Stardock has done it again
You Guys Rule.. Major Pat On The Back !
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
oh you mean check Cnet where it says DesktopX 2.4.
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
The widget dialogs, fade in and fade out are nice features.

Nice work.
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
It just keeps getting better! Much friendlier on my C400 processor, excellent work!
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
If you're a skinner, you can find out more about the updated DXPlayer or suggest new features here.
Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top
This might be a dumb question but what does Z order mean?
Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Imagine you had objects in rows. The ones further to the right would be higher in the X-order. Now imagine you had columns. The ones furthest to the bottom would be higher in the Y-order (because windows starts with (0,0) at the top left). Now, imagine a line of objects coming out of your screen. The ones closest to your face would be highest in the Z-order.
Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Does the free version require registrartion of any type after a set number of days?
Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I don't think so, although it is likely to pester you a bit on startup to buy the full version. Which is fair enough, really - it's a lot to get for free.