"This doesn't appear to be a valid zip code. Please try again."

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First off I love your products. My problem is that I wanted to give DesktopX a try today and it's been about 4 hours now of trying to get rid of the stupid message saying "This doesn't appear to be a valid zip code. Please try again."

If I type ANY number into the select zip code window it pops back up with invalid zip code dialog box. I've tried disabling the weather widget, changing the zip code/location from other option screens and no matter what I've tried I yield no progress at all. Please help me!
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
What version of DX?
What widget (or theme)? (File name)
Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top
version 3.5 and the theme I'm trying to use is "adni18_VistaLook_1024x768.desktop" but I've tried other themes and they all do the same thing. I'm not running any virus protection software either.
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion
Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I'm not find a 1024x768 Vista Look to try -- found a VistaLook V2 1280x1024 (which I can't use)
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
nvm

found it
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
spooky... when I selected show the side bar - the weather already had my location loaded
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
changing zip = no problem

you use a firewall?
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
hmmm.... still running 3.20.044, apparently haven't installed 3.49f[rc].017 yet...
Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top
Yea it is spooky.. I think I'm going to give up on it for now. Maybe get vista and try it out again on there. I definetly like the program tho and it doesn't seem like anybody else is having the same problem. Thanks anyways.
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Yea it is spooky.. I think I'm going to give up on it for now. Maybe get vista and try it out again on there. I definetly like the program tho and it doesn't seem like anybody else is having the same problem. Thanks anyways.


Weather widgets have been a bit finicky lately - try clearing the cache
Some of the older weather widgets use the example of enter: London,England
Well that no longer works. You must type in London,United Kingdom ( typed exactly with comma directly after london then no space United Kingdom )

Abbreviations no longer work on some locations as in Wellington,NZ
You must type in full location now Wellington,New Zealand

Try clearing cache first , it usually clears up the problem and use full location names.
To clear widget cache:
Right Click On DesktopX Icon > Welcome Screen > Load Widgets > Options > Clear Widgets Cache > Ok > Close

Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
And they don't all use the same weather - VistaLook is using the weather at yahoo, some use weather.com and some use accuweather

currently getting ready to restore newest dtx beta - the 'rc' (i download straight to archive 1st) to see if there's any changes


yes, as Fairyy~ said, try clearing the cache


I'll be bock...
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Warning: Unable to access performance counters while User Account Control is enabled.

due to security precautions built in to Windows Vista, certain performance meters may not

[]Do not show this warning again


?

meters may not what?

I don't have Vista!
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Weather is still working 3.49f[rc].017

Radio is not quite an ideal dialup option though
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
And they don't all use the same weather - VistaLook is using the weather at yahoo, some use weather.com and some use accuweather


Yeah, the gadgets that use accuweather won't recognise New Zealand at all.

Too bad people don't return to let you know if things work out, hard to help others when you never know the outcome.
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top

To help u guys out, I am using Edisso Weather, DesktopX 3.2, XP SP2, tried clearing the cache, and still got nothing but the Wrong Zip Code message. Can anyone help? My desktop just isn't complete without matching weather :(

Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Necrothread, guys....the issues mentioned here were relevant TWO YEARS ago.

Kazel....there are threads pertaining to the current and new issue relating to Weather feeds and their widgets....;)

Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Kazel, reply 14
To help u guys out, I am using Edisso Weather, DesktopX 3.2, XP SP2, tried clearing the cache, and still got nothing but the Wrong Zip Code message. Can anyone help? My desktop just isn't complete without matching weather
End of Kazel's quote

Kazel--The Weather Channel has cut off the feed, and the widgets will no longer work, They will all have to be reconfigured by the author. A solution for the skinners is almost ready. See these threads.

https://forums.wincustomize.com/358595

https://forums.wincustomize.com/358753

https://forums.wincustomize.com/358892

 

Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I'll close this one....the last thing we all need is a dozen threads relating to the identical issue....and this one did not originally, anyway...;)