Three Questions

Start 8, ModernMix, Decor 8

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1.) Start 8 - I have several Start 8 activations / keys. Will they work on Start 10 when I install it on the computers that I am upgrading to Windows 10? OR should I install Start 8 on the Windows 10 computers, activate it, then do the in program upgrade to Start 10?

2.) ModernMix  - Object Desktop Manager has offered me an upgrade to ModernMix version 1.22 for sometime now. However, it will not successfully upgrade. For a while I got an error msg. Now when I try to upgrade it, it just flashes and closes with no action taken. Any suggestions?

3.) Décor 8 - I upgraded one of my computers to Windows 10 from Windows 8.1. I had several Object Desktop programs installed on 8.1 (including Décor 8). My upgrade to Windows 10 was the option to keep files and programs (not a clean install). Obviously there is no Décor 10 (yet). My lock screen is stuck with a Windows 8 wallpaper and I cannot change it. I do not want to do a clean install of Windows 10 (at this time). Will there be a Décor 10 that will fix this problem? If not, is there a way to change my lock screen wallpaper (the options to do so are greyed out under Windows 10 settings).

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Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thanks RnD,  I uninstalled Decor8, but the lock screen won't change, and the options to do so are still greyed out. I guess the incompatibility with Windows 10 corrupted that setting somehow.

 

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I totally understand the uselessness of hindsight, but I think I would have uninstalled Decor8 before upgrading. As a matter of fact, I did so. I also deactivated all Stardock apps before the upgrade. Reactivated after.

 

I hope you get it sorted.

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Run sfc /scannow from an Admin command prompt

 It should restore the default. . It does so for logon screens on 7 and prior.

Also......   https://www.google.com/search?q=where+is+the+lock+screen+image+stored+on+Windows+10%3F

You may follow the steps provided below and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

  1. Right-tap the lower-left corner on the desktop to open the Quick Access Menu, and open Run CMD.

  2. Type “gpedit msc” in the Command Prompt window and hit Enter.

  3. Find and open the setting named "Prevent changing lock screen image".

  4. For your information, it is located in Computer Configuration>Administrative Templates>Control Panel>Personalization.

  5. As the setting's window opens, choose Not Configured and tap OK

  6.  Google is your friend......  https://www.google.com/search?q=where+is+the+lock+screen+image+stored+on+Windows+10%3F