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Uninstall fully from C:\ drive

June 17, 2018 12:56:32 PM from Stardock ForumsStardock Forums

Deskscapes 8 version 8.0 on windows 10.  I want to uninstall and remove it so i can start over and get the settings correct besides unisntall from windows 10 programs and features where are other files stored for the program like in the app data folder? 

 

the reason i want to uninstall is so i can get 8.5 or a more compatible version for windows 10 pro BTW what is the latest version build number?  

 

also there was an issue with DS an active window would come up all the time displaying the background not sure why it keeps doing this other than i have dual monitor. it would have to be closed all the time. 

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Reply #1 June 17, 2018 2:48:17 PM
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Go to the top of the home page and click on explore. A list of the programs will come up. Click on Deskscapes and it should take you to the latest version. Note: If you are running an insider preview of Win 10 you may encounter problems. You can also view the changelog.

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Reply #2 June 17, 2018 11:05:23 PM
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Hello

Sorry to hear you are having issues.

To remove Deskscapes fully do a Purge https://forums.stardock.com/485954/deskscapes-support-faq#reinstalling

ReBoot and then install the latest version 8.5.1 , will work with windows 10

 


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Reply #3 June 23, 2018 6:58:18 PM
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what is an insider preview, all i want is this dumb Active window to stop coming up.  hopefully 8.5 will fix the issue.

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Reply #4 July 6, 2018 8:16:19 AM
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If the Window says ActiveMovie you have some buggy video codecs installed which do not support windowless rendering.  Did you install any codec packs in the past?

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Reply #5 July 6, 2018 10:26:03 AM
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Hello,

I use the K Lite Mega Codec pack https://www.codecguide.com/download_k-lite_codec_pack_mega.htm

 

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Reply #6 July 8, 2018 10:34:22 PM
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im not sure if i did anyway to check this?  im on windows 10

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Reply #7 July 8, 2018 11:24:20 PM
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Hello,

If your problem is with a codec the

above download should fix it . It works

with Windows 10 and just do the standard

install .

Then test and see if your problem is gone

and report back here.

 

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Reply #8 July 9, 2018 12:05:20 AM
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but why should i have to install a codec and usually codecs are virus laden

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Reply #9 July 9, 2018 12:21:58 AM
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Codecs allow asst. Formats to run properly

and the KLite Codec pack is Not virus ladden.

To fix your problem this is where to start.

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Reply #10 April 8, 2020 4:01:23 PM
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*Uses powers of necromancy*

I just got Win10, first thing I did was install K-lite, then Deskscapes, and every time the dream changes, ActiveMovie Window pops up

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Reply #11 April 8, 2020 4:10:14 PM
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Hello,

Would you Please do this PURGE: https://forums.stardock.com/485954/deskscapes-support-faq#reinstalling

Reboot and Re Install the latest version from your account..Reboot and test.

 

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Reply #12 April 9, 2020 5:39:20 AM
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Found out my issue (thanks to you) you mentioned latest version... I kept the installer on a USB drive for new installs, and apparently I was using a previous version. Newest one fixed it. Thanks!

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Reply #13 April 9, 2020 12:09:24 PM
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Glade to hear   

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