Renewed Object Desktop, now what?

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I've been using Stardock stuff for years, and recently purchased Object Desktop.  When and where will I get license numbers for the associated software, i.e., Window Blinds, Start 10, etc.  Also, on the My Software page, there is a listing for each time I purchased Object Desktop, many of which are expired, and the latest purchase 4/8/16 (thereabouts) has a green box saying "Renew" but no information on a license or how to get it.  Now, I'm no programmer, and a bit rusty with how things work around here, so my question is, now that I've paid for Object Desktop for the next year, how can use the software.  I downloaded a 30 day trial of Start 10, but I have already paid for it, so where is the serial number or license key?  Also, I have paid for Window Blinds with the subscription renewal, have I not?  In any case, WB works fine, but the Windows Start Menu doesn't skin when I change WBs.  I have gleaned from this forum that you need to have Start 10 for it to skin the start menu, but try as I might, even the "trial period" Start 10 version doesn't seem work with allowing me to skin it.  Please no annoying snark here, just someone help me figure it out if you would be so kind.  Thank you.


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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top

Go to store.stardock.com and log in using the email address & password you used to create your account.  Go the the My Downloads tab.  You don't need a license per se (though one is generated), just valid credentials to download the apps you have purchased, which should be listed there individually on that page.  I recommend you download each app installer and save it somewhere on your system.  That way you have them forever & can reinstall them should the need arise.  If your OD subscription should lapse at some time in the future, you won't be able to re-download them.

Enjoy!

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Go to your downloads page and on the left  where it says ObjectDesktop ----- Expires in XXX days, below that should be your serial number. That same number is used for ALL ObjectDesktop apps, (there isn't one for each program)   If you aren't seeing the number, scroll to the bottom of the page and make sure you don't have Hide product keys selected. (Blue link on lower right.)

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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top

Been a while since I installed an OD app so maybe you do need to enter the OD serial number during initial install - Wiz's reply would suggest that.

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Daiwa, reply 3

Been a while since I installed an OD app so maybe you do need to enter the OD serial number during initial install - Wiz's reply would suggest that.
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 It can be done either way, with a serial number or your log on credentials. You can choose which when the activation dialog window opens, so your answer is also correct. :thumbsup:

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

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Also, I have paid for Window Blinds with the subscription renewal, have I not?
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In any case, WB works fine, but the Windows Start Menu doesn't skin when I change WBs.
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You do have to have a Win7 or Modern Style Start Menu selected within Start10, a Win10 style Start Menu won't use the Windowblinds Skin.  Also, in Start10 underneath "Which theme do you want to use?" you do have to have "WindowBlinds theme" selected from the dropdown.  Any of that help? 

Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top

You said above you paid for Start10 and using the Trial. You also get Start10 with your OD sub. As said above the same serial number is used for that also.

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thank you everyone for your advice!  That was clear and concise!  I got it now.  Have a great week, everyone! :sun: