DeskScapes not displayed in the "Desktop Background" list

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I just updated to v2.91[b] via Impulse. When I go to "Desktop/Personalize/Desktop Background" the DeskScapes items is no longer displayed in the list. I can use the "Run" option in Impulse for DeskScapes to use the dream files. They are located in: C:\Users\username\Documents\Stardock\Dreams. How can I get DeskScapes back into the Background list?

System Info
Vista Ultimate 32-bit
AMD X2 6000+ (3 Ghz)
4 gigs DDR2 800 mhz RAM
EVGA Geforce 7600 GT
Nvidia 190.62 video drivers

Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of 5.4
Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 5.9

Deskscapes appears to be activated on this PC
Deskscapes engine appears to be running
(Generic PnP Monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT

Deskscape.dll               2009/08/27 13:19:56
Deskscapes.dll                2009/08/25 13:53:06
DreamControl32.dll              2009/08/20 14:28:24
DeskscapesConfig.exe               2009/08/27 13:19:49
UI\Deskscape.dll             2009/08/27 13:19:40
UI\DeskscapesVideo.dll      2009/08/20 14:28:54
Activate.exe                  2008/04/24 14:01:32
DreamTasks.exe                2009/08/20 14:28:57
DeskscapesVideo.dll           2008/02/15 17:09:54

One other question related to running dreams with DeskScape. A few months ago most dreams used between 9%-14% CPU with some a bit more. But now the same dreams are using between 25%-54% CPU with bursts to over 60%+. Is this a indication of a possible video card problem? The GPU temp averages 43 degrees C.

THANKS

deskscapes
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Not showing in the desktop/personalize/desktop background area is normal for Deskscapes 3.

The user interface has been moved into DeskscapesConfig.exe instead.

Regarding the cpu levels, did this problem suddenly happen when you installed Deskscapes 2.9, or did it happen before then?

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Neil, reply 1
Regarding the cpu levels, did this problem suddenly happen when you installed Deskscapes 2.9, or did it happen before then?
End of Neil's quote

It happened before the installation of Deskscapes 2.9... about 1 1/2 months ago. I am not suggesting it is Stardock/ObjectDesktop related. But since many here are knowledgeable re: video, e.g., photoshop, gaming, etc., I thought someone would have an idea of what might be causing the general slowdown of all operations but especially graphic intensive applications.

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Nvidia 190.62 video drivers
End of quote

I've seen a lot of complaints related to the 190 drivers with most people rolling back to the 189s to fix their issues.

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Roll back to the 186.18 drivers...you'll be much happier.

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting CarGuy1, reply 4
Roll back to the 186.18 drivers...you'll be much happier.
End of CarGuy1's quote

Thanks for the replies. Even though this probem was existent before I upgraded to the 190.62 drivers, I am game to installing an earlier version. I checked Nvidia's archived drivers and found the 186.18 WHQL set... downloading now.

THANKS! :grin: