Windows 7?

Hi guys, I was getting ready to buy Object Destop but I remembered that I will be switching to Windows 7 in October when it is released. Does Object Desktop work with Windows 7 or will it? Thanks!

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some yes some not quited

hence the 7betas in ODNT

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What about Windowblinds and Mycolors?

 

I don't know what 7betas in ODNT is sorry.

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if you have an ObjectDesktop (for some reason called ODNT) subscription you get access to the beta versions of software before it becomes a release version

 

WB7 is released yet, there is beta version

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I am currently running Icon Packager 5, DeskScapes 2.9, Window Blinds 7, and Tweak 7 in Windows 7 without any problems.

If you buy Object desktop now, you will have access to all of these and updates to the final releases once Windows 7 is released.

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Object Desktop is the best way to go for an OS change, because as applications are updated, you will get the new updates automatically through Impulse. 

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I cant seem to get it to work on Windows 7 . alot of things wont work with Windows 7 . I sure hope that they figure out what to do about all this because i have two laptops one has Windows Vista and the other has Windows 7 and i bought some of there products and Soon Windowes Vista will be absolet...lol

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Quoting TowMaster, reply 6
I cant seem to get it to work on Windows 7 . alot of things wont work with Windows 7 . I sure hope that they figure out what to do about all this because i have two laptops one has Windows Vista and the other has Windows 7 and i bought some of there products and Soon Windowes Vista will be absolet...lol
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Which apps are you having problems with on Windows 7?

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Just as an FYI ...

I believe Object Desktop is also know as ODNT due to the fact that OD was *first* released as a software product for the now defunct OS/2 operating system.  During the switchover to fully supporting Windows Stardock needed some way to distinguish the two distinct products, hence:

OD = Object Desktop for OS/2

ODNT = Object Desktop for Windows

YMMV

chekmarx

 

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I believe Object Desktop is also know as ODNT due to the fact that OD was *first* released as a software product for the now defunct OS/2 operating system. During the switchover to fully supporting Windows Stardock needed some way to distinguish the two distinct products, hence:

OD = Object Desktop for OS/2

ODNT = Object Desktop for Windows
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Not a bad guess, but it's actually just short for Object Desktop Network, which was the original full name.  Honestly I like your idea better.

I cant seem to get it to work on Windows 7 . alot of things wont work with Windows 7 .
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Can you be more specific here?  Since Object Desktop is more than one app, we can't tell which one you're having trouble with.

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I can't get Windowblinds to work on Windows 7 either.  I try to start the app and it just gives me the white screen, and Windows is Searching For the Problem..thingy.  Such a shame because I used to make lots of skins and now I can't even get the program to work.

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Quoting Imzadi, reply 10
I can't get Windowblinds to work on Windows 7 either.  I try to start the app and it just gives me the white screen, and Windows is Searching For the Problem..thingy.  Such a shame because I used to make lots of skins and now I can't even get the program to work.
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If you verify WindowBlinds in Impulse does it say it is installed correctly? To verify the application through Impulse:

-Launch Impulse.  Right click on the entry for the application and choose "Verify Installation"
-Impulse will check the integrity of the installed application.  You should be given feedback as to the state of the installed application.
-If errors are found, an update should be made available in Impulse.  This is not an update to a newer version, but simply Impulse using the update mechanism to replace corrupted files.
-Once the update completes, reboot your PC.


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Sorry, this was recently changed.  Hold shift when right clicking and it should be there.

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Try closing Impulse and running the following file:

http://sd.stardock.com/curthendzell/fix_registrations.reg


Make sure to to save the link as a file, some browsers display it as plaintext.  Once you follow the link, save the file and double click it to apply it.  Then relaunch Impulse.  You will need to re-login with your username/e-mail (either will work) and password.

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Windows 7 Home Premium x64. Everything works except for Boot Skin and BootskinVista on my computer. (the apps that wouldn't work on Vista still do not work o Win7) I would definitely recommend it if that is what is stopping you. My second year subscription will be up soon and Iwill definitely be renewing it.  :grin: B)

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BootSkin will not work on Windows 7.  Doesn't support the OS and can cause OS issues.  Do not use on Windows 7.