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Do i get any updates after one year if i buy object desktop? If not, do i have to renew if a program gets broken in a windows update? And how many devices can i activate the programs on?

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

You get all updates as long as you keep your subscription active. Also you can install on 5 machines that are yours. I think that's how it works. And no, you don't have to renew a program if Windows breaks it. Just keep the installer packages as back ups should any get broken. If that does happen uninstall the program, use Ccleaner to get rid of any left over files, reboot your machine after the uninstall and again after you re-install it.

*maybe some clarification is necessary if I didn't get it right* 

Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top

The short answer is 'No'.  Application updates are not available after a subscription expires.  Stardock can't anticipate or take responsibility for what Microsoft does with Windows updates.  There is simply no way to 'future-proof' such software.  If a Windows update breaks an SD app, you'll have to have an active subscription to access the fixed app when made available.

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

Do i need to pay 30€ first to get object desktop and then pay 20€ every year to always get the latest updates of the programs?, or is there a cheaper way?

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

I mean if a windows 10 update breakes for example WindowBlinds and it not helpes to reinstall it. 

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

You have to pay the initial price for Object Desktop, then renew each year at a discounted renewal rate.

 

Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top

If i buy the programs separte, do i still have to pay to renew the programs?

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting benjaminlund, reply 6

If i buy the programs separte, do i still have to pay to renew the programs?

After a major update you would. EX: It's been 2 years for Windowblinds and no major update. A major update is when the number before the decimal changes. EX: windowblinds 10.0. It's now at 10.65. So as I said over two years now. Could happen in a month as there is no real time line so to speak. 

As mentioned if you renew Object Desktop each year you always get the updates no matter what version number. Many people run into problems because they don't download the actual .exe installers from the Stardock store. do this and make sure you have the serial number or key and you will always have it. Many old versions still work on newer OS changes. If people don't save the older .exe programs they will not be available forever.

Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,

Sorry to hear you are having trouble.

Please see:

https://forums.stardock.com/486310/object-desktop-support-faq

In particular:

Information and Usage 
What is Object Desktop?
If I let my Object Desktop Subscription lapse, will my products stop working?
How do I renew my Object Desktop Subscription at a discount

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Sean Drohan
Stardock Customer Service Manager

Reply #9 from Stardock Forums Top

Is it true what uvah saied that you can install the programs on up to 5 devices, and can i install it on a new one if i uninstall it on an other one?

Reply #10 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting benjaminlund, reply 9

Is it true what uvah saied that you can install the programs on up to 5 devices, and can i install it on a new one if i uninstall it on an other one?

You can install on a new devices, if you deactivate any one of those old 5 devices. To deactivate please use these steps : https://forums.stardock.com/486311/accounts-and-activation-support-faq#deactivateproduct

Thank you,

 

Basj,

Stardock Community Assistant