Widgets don't show in ObjectBar 2

By Raumohir Posted May 29, 2008 15:14:41

I'm using the trial version of ObjectBar 2, and modifying the Vista bar that comes with it. But I can't get any DesktopX Widgets to show up in it, other than the few that came with the ObjectBar trial.

When I try to add a basic widget like Sticky Notes that didn't come with the trial, it creates a small space for it but the space is blank. The widget also doesn't show up in the DesktopX list of loaded widgets, like it should. All of the widgets work fine outside of ObjectBar though.

Is this because I need to buy a full version? Or is it a sign of some deeper problem that means I shouldn't buy it yet?

It seems like a problem with the widgets themselves, since only the ones that didn't come packaged with the trial don't work, and then they only don't work inside of ObjectBar.

PS I'm running Windows Vista (no Service Pack) on a laptop.

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Raumohir the hsitory information for ObjectBar indicates that it should be compatible with Vista. Two thing's may be possible, bad download or it is a limitation of the trial version. Try uninstalling, run a clean up program like CCleaner and reboot. Reinstall ObjectBar and reboot again. If it still doesn't work it could be as I said a limitation of the trial version.

Just out of curoisity why aren't you using the Vista Sidebar? Or are you wanting to use both?

I'm on an XP system, have checked out ObjectBar, but I find using ObjectDock more to my liking. Yea I know they are not the same.

What DX widget are you tryin to use. I'll test with the full version.

Hmm, thanks for the help guys, but I couldn't get anything to work. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling and even tried shelling out the $20 for the full version. Still doesn't work. I've switched to using DesktopX now instead to build my own bar. I hope I can get my $20 back.

Philly, the Vista Sidebar just didn't provide all the customization I was looking for. Google sidebar didn't either.

Raumohir that's what is nice about this software, you will find something that works for you.

About your other problem with ObjectBar, have you contact support@stardock.com yet? I would think they would have an answer for you. Give it a try if you haven't contact them.

What DX widget are you trying to use.

I tested with a bunch of DX widgets/gadgets . . some worked and some didn't.
Being as how they are all exe's I'm not sure how to tell the difference without trying to edit using DX biulder.

I think widgets work but gadgets don't.