Install software to download what I bought? No, thank you.

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Yesterday I bought ObjectDock just to discover that I had to install some kind of mysterious software (Impulse) only to download the 2.0 version (so difficult is to provide a link for downloading?).  Of course I didn't install anything. That is not a nice way of treating customers. Finally, I installed ObjectDock 1.9,  available directly from a link. In this case I noticed the application wanted to connect to Internet all the time. As I don't trust intrusive applications I unsintalled everything (not without difficulty, the uninstaller didn't work) and gave my money for lost. Of course I will not be buying anything more from Stardock. Greetings from Spain.

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

If you looked at the product page for ObjectDock and clicked on System Reguirements you would have seen that Impulse was required.  https://www.stardock.com/products/objectdock/

Impulse does not need to be opened in order to run ObjectDock.

Have you looked into Impulse to see just what it does?

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

also the default docklet for weather will need internet access to update the weather.. might be an idea to read up on things you want to buy to see if their right for you befor u purchase them. But i will asure you SD software is not intrusive tho some things like net acces are needed to utilize thisngs such as news feeds and weather docklets etc..

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Philly0381, reply 1
If you looked at the product page for ObjectDock and clicked on System Reguirements you would have seen that Impulse was required.  https://www.stardock.com/products/objectdock/
End of Philly0381's quote

 

Sadly I didn't see it before buying.

 

Quoting Philly0381, reply 1
Impulse does not need to be opened in order to run ObjectDock.
End of Philly0381's quote

 

I just don't want to install download managers of any kind. It's my work computer, it's so precious to me, I don't want to install anything but indispensable stuff.

 

Quoting Philly0381, reply 1
Have you looked into Impulse to see just what it does?
End of Philly0381's quote

 

Yes, and now that I've read what it does I like it even less.

 

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

It is your chice alvaroduranm but I think you will be missing out on a nice piece of software and some others that you might be interested in.also.  :sun:

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Sorry guy, Impulse is the only thing I know.

Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top

alvaroduranm if you don't like down managers then take a moment to think about this.

You have an OS installed and no doubt some kind of Anti-Virus software installed.  I am sure you do updates of those to make sure you are current. 

How are thier download managers that much different?  They do have them because that's how you get your updates.

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top

First let me point out that OD2.0 is a BETA.  IMO, using any beta software on a work computer is unwise unless absolutely neccessary.

Second, since it is  a work computer software/system requirements should get more than a passing glance (if that).

Bottom line, do some research into what you are putting on your work computer before you purchase or install it.;)

Btw,Impulse is stable,fast and effective in updating or reinstalling your software.  Try it and after OD is out of beta,and final, uninstall it if you wish.

Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top

I just don't want to install download managers of any kind. It's my work computer, it's so precious to me, I don't want to install anything but indispensable stuff.
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Umm... I hate to point this out, but objectdock isn't exactly an "indispensable" program.

 

It doesn't make your system run any faster, it doesn't protect your system from viruses/malware/hacking or even protect you from accidentally deleting things. It's a program that lets you customize your computer and maybe make you computer a little simpler, a little cleaner looking, and even a little more fun to use.

Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Remember, guys....the one forum section that is required to be pure 'assistance' without the 'condemnation' is the "Stardock Support" forum.

alvaroduranm ... it's unfortunate that you failed to check the requirements of the product install, namely that Impulse is necessary for the product install [and updating], however others are probably correct in that since it is your 'work computer' and 'precious' to you you really should have clarified what exactly was required and subsequently evaluated whether you wished to proceed.

You can [still] install Impulse....dl and install Objectdock and then uninstall Impulse, however the last 'step' is pointless as Impulse is necessary for product updates/revisions.

Stardock's installer [Impulse] is by no means the only Installer/updater program used by software Manufacturers - most software typically comes with separate [but included] installer/updaters, Stardock's is simply amore intelligent way to do it.....the ONE installer handles all of Stardock's software/product....;)

Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Sorry Jafo, you're right.  :blush:

Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I'm sorry, but I have to agree that I don't see the necessity for an additional piece of software just to do a download. That and my inability to get Impulse to give me what I actually bought--it downloaded ObjectDock v 1.90 not the 2.0 beta--is frustrating and annoying. Why can't Stardock just give me a link to the software's setup file?

Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top

it downloaded ObjectDock v 1.90 not the 2.0 beta
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Do you have Impulse set to show you betas?

You need to have 1.90 installed before you can upgrade to the 2.0 beta.

Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top

RedneckDude is correct, follow what he suggests and you should see the beta available for download in Impulse under the My Software.tab.