I'm thinking of purchasing the Natural Desktop

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Has anyone got this and have any comments on it? I would glady like to know before I make this purchase. It's only 10 bucks, so not really a lose if I'm not thrilled. But it does seem like a cool idea though.

Also thinking of getting IconPackager, since my trial is running out soon.
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
i have ND and use quite a bit. i've never had any complaints about it, either. to me, it's a great little app and i highly recommend it.
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
As far as system resources and such, I have a laptop with only a 16mb video card, should I be fine using this?
SoundPackager - Customize the Windows sound scheme
Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Check program specs in online store or at Stardock's site,i think it says about it somewhere,not sure though...
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I didn't see it at the store. I keep getting as far as the billing information, then chickening out, lol.
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Works fine on my work Dell with its crappy onboard Intel GFX.
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
You won't regret getting Icon Packager
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I would say it's a good deal for $10. You get 16 very nice wallpapers, some background sounds and an animated window that can show you the weather anywhere in the world. Of course, I helped make it, so . . .

If you are concerned about performance - as Septimus said, the requirements are not very onerous. It also offers three speeds of animation, so if you find it's taking too much power you can always adjust it. If you don't actually look at the desktop much but just want the sounds, you can hide it in the corner and it won't take any CPU time drawing the animations.

We just came out with an update that fixes the US weather forecasts (they changed the site on us! ), so if you do buy it, be sure to download it using Stardock Central, having turned pre-release versions on in the View menu. It's in the Misc section.
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Ok I just bought it and installed it, but when I click the shortcut to it nothing happens. The weird thing is that it shows as a running application and process in the task manager. Help!!!
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
*sighs* - There was a problem with a recent update and I guess they didn't update the full file yet.

Please do the following:
* Uninstall the current version from add/remove programs
* Get Stardock Central from here if you don't already have it: https://www.stardock.com/sdnet_login.asp
* Login with your Stardock.net/WinCustomize account
* Fill in your Natural Desktop registration details on the Registration Info screen in Tools
* Turn on View/Show pre-release versions
* Install Natural Desktop 1.5b from the Misc section

That version should work a little better. I've asked Kris to update the standalone installer right now, so that people who install from there don't get caught out by it.
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thanks that did the trick.



You did an outstanding job with this, I love it!


Now all I need is Icon Packager and a subscription and I'm all set.
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Excellent! Hope you enjoy the programs. Remember, if you do get IconPackager, it's only $35 if you want to upgrade to OD (of course, you could just get that right now for $50, but no rush ).
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I can't believe no one told you to subscribe first to Wincustomize......and then purchase Natural Desktop. It looks better that way.

Slackers!!
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Well I do not have enough money to spend on all three (subscription, tnd and ip), so I am gonna get the two that I want first.
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Just curious, why would getting the subscription first been the better thing to do?
Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Actually, I assumed, incorrectly I guess, that you already had an Object Desktop Subscription. After that the next most important thing would be the Wincustomize Subscription, unlimited downloads, a blog site (I think that's still included), a private gallery for displaying your work, your own webpage, Special Wincustomize browser and Tray notification applet.
Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Well I do not have enough money to spend on all three (subscription, tnd and ip)


No pressure, but I thought I'd point out that IP is part of Object Desktop if you worked it out to get OD. (otherwise, you do get the discount if you get IP now, & decide to get OD later)

Your discussion is making me want Natural Desktop...
Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Citizen Sgand, I noticed in another thread you said if you someone get you a WC subscription that you that you would purchase Object Desktop. Is this still the case?
Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Watch your email
Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top
aimzzz, I STRONGLY recommend TND. It's so cool!!! I love every bit of it. The wallpapers are fantastic, and I LOVE how it all changes with the time and weather.
Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Oops, I need to get your email address and name. If you want send me your info at [email protected]
Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top
E-mail sent. I need to fix my profile to display these things, lol.
Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Stardock Central has an update to fix a minor bug with temperature parsing in some situations. Thanks be to Pas! Kris has also updated the full installer with that version.
Reply #25 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Just updated. Thanks for the heads up.



I'm loving all this stuff more and more with each new thing I get, lol.