One serious problem this program should not (in any way) have.

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I bought a computer (from a local thrift store) with ObjectDock Plus 1.90 (535u) on it and it's got one really SERIOUS problem, i can't drag certain shortcuts on it. So i copied onto two laptops, three other computers, and still the same problem. All systems have XP Home on them (without any service pack upgrade, but that shouldn't matter).

Being as how it's primary function IS for shortcuts, that makes it about pointless and i was wondering if anyone else had this problem? I can't find it with a search so i thought i would bring it up.

I altered as many of the options as i could think of but when i try and add something to it, all it does is crash. Regular ObjectDock doesn't do this but if i'm going to buy a new copy of this program, it's gonna have to work to some degree.

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Why don't you uninstall all the copies you had and download the free version from the web to try out?
OD and OD+ work for the majority of users.  It should work for you.
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
It should work for you.


Certainly should.. and does for me.. I wouldn't go by a thrift store PC to make judgements about about freshly installed software will run. I haven't noticed any SERIOUS problems.
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
My concern in buying a thrift shop PC would be what was on it. The HDD should have been wiped and reformatted. No telling what may been copied to your other computers. Not trying to scare you. You may be an experienced enough person and took steps to make sure that you didn't transfer any problems.

That said, download the free version and try it. It's not the plus version, but then it is free.   
Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top
No worries, I had them scanned, checked the resident memory software while running and even tracked all active DLLs. I wiped out the Temp directories and made sure nothing odd was loaded. The version was clean, no malware or anything destructive.

But downloading a non "plus" version is pointless considering i already had the non-plus version and want the extras that only the plus version has.
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
But downloading a non "plus" version is pointless considering i already had the non-plus version and want the extras that only the plus version has.
Then you should buy it.  If it really fails to run, you can contact support.  Go from there.
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I agree with ZubaZ... The rights to that ObjectDock Plus installation were not transferred with the purchase of that computer, putting you in violation of the user agreement.  In order for you to legally use ObjectDock Plus on that system, you would need to purchase it yourself, instead of using someone else's license.

In regards to your technical difficulties, its unfortunate that you're having them.  I myself do not have that problem on my ObjectDock Plus installation.  I can assure you that the best way to eliminate the possibility that you're using a cracked or non-activated version is to purchase the software.  From there, we can proceed to further support your problem (if it persists).

Remember... you're not currently using a legal version of the software, so be cautious in how you approach this.
Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top
Hi imm0rtalsoule - Not sure what you mean by "regular ObjectDock doesn't do this"? Do you have both the free and plus versions installed?
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I agree with ZubaZ... The rights to that ObjectDock Plus installation were not transferred with the purchase of that computer, putting you in violation of the user agreement.  In order for you to legally use ObjectDock Plus on that system, you would need to purchase it yourself, instead of using someone else's license.

In regards to your technical difficulties, its unfortunate that you're having them.  I myself do not have that problem on my ObjectDock Plus installation.  I can assure you that the best way to eliminate the possibility that you're using a cracked or non-activated version is to purchase the software.  From there, we can proceed to further support your problem (if it persists).

Remember... you're not currently using a legal version of the software, so be cautious in how you approach this.






Not to be a total dick or anything, but you do have to see and digitally sign (ie click the I Accept button) the End User Agreement for it to have any legally binding effect.

At least I am pretty sure of that.
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Not to be a total dick or anything, but you do have to see and digitally sign (ie click the I Accept button) the End User Agreement for it to have any legally binding effect.

At least I am pretty sure of that.

Not overly certain of that one....probably has not even been tested in law...however the person who purchased the product on the computer you have would have entered that 'agreement'...and the rights of use for that product are therefore his alone. 

The relevant 'Terms Of Use' are unlikely to permit the re-distribution of the product/licence without formal intervention from the product owners, in this case Stardock.....

Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
True that. The actual publishers of the software, Stardock in this case, have the right to deny him further service because he did not actually pay for it. He didn't, however, come across the software by illegal means.

It's like getting a donated computer from some big company like Pixar or something and it was loaded with a ton of programs like Maya, Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, et cetera. Perhaps they are at fault for "sharing" their software but the person who receives the PC isn't. They may never be able to get critical updates or customer service and they certainly aren't allowed to distribute that software but there's nothing, legally speaking, to stop them from using it.

Copyright law is a very wicked hydra though... nothing is as clear as it should be because it's all based on ideas and ideals about how people are to be getting their money.

Hopefully there will be something sensible coming along to replace the DMCA; something without alot of extra bylaws thrown in at the last minute by special interest groups right when the law is being passed.

Until then we just have to deal with it though.
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
silly question, but did you right click the dock and make sure lock icon dragging is not ticked?
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Remember... you're not currently using a legal version of the software, so be cautious in how you approach this.


JD, that sounds like you are hinting about something. There is no cautious way to approach this. There is only 1 way. Remove the "accidently" obtained software without delay.
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Please start a ticket with us a support@stardock.com. There is a very good chance that a reinstall is the best fix here of course but we will assist you same as we assist customers using any of Stardock's freeware products. Perhaps we can figure it out for you.
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top
but we will assist you same as we assist all freeware products.
And how is that?
While playing Pirates at lunch?
While watching turtle love?
By finding an intern to do all the work?


Reply #15 from Stardock Forums Top
Email support is extended to all customers of Stardock. Paying and non paying. And yes we play a lot of pirates   
Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I think the "local thrift store" can be held accountable for this by not removing the software. Imagine what would happen to them if they sold a non-cleaned system to a school or church and porn was discovered on it. Same should apply here, and Stardock should have every right to go after them for it if they so choose.
Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Actually Phoon, that happens far more often than you would think...

I once went through a bunch of old donated servers for my church from Netzero when they closed up shop and got bought out by Juno (I think that's who bought them). Let's just say there was plenty of *things* on the servers that needed to be cleaned out. Most of it was cleaned out though.