Object desktop manager installed magically without consent

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I had left my PC on overnight and I woke up to a new application that was magically installed without any consent. An object desktop manager. I had object desktop back in 2012 but not since then and according to the program/features control panel and files it was installed last night.

To me it looks like my old install of stardock central decided to silently install this object desktop manager.

Can anyone from stardock confirm this action/behavior?

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,
I have forwarded your questions/problems to the Stardock Support team for their assistance. Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates. We appreciate you feedback and patience.

Thank You,
Basj
Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

I have the same problem. I purchased Fences for Windows 10.

 

I can't uninstall Object Desktop, it ends up reinstalling eventually.

 

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

This is odd. I was able to uninstall ODM with no issues, and it doesn't come back.  I hope you get it sorted.

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

Stardock Central was the predecessor to Object Desktop Manager, and Stardock Central has been deprecated and is being updated to Object Desktop Manager.

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

Thanks, that was my assumption but needed to confirm as I don't expect an update to install a totally new program.

Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top

As an aside, I run Stardock apps on a convertible laptop/tablet and not being able to resize ObjectDesktop Manager is a pain. 

For a company that has been all about customization, not being able to resize (OR SKIN) an app rubs me the wrong way (and always has). 

Reply #7 from JoeUser Forums Top

I always liked Stardock Central...;)

Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting ZubaZ, reply 6

As an aside, I run Stardock apps on a convertible laptop/tablet and not being able to resize ObjectDesktop Manager is a pain. 
End of ZubaZ's quote

 

Zubaz, sounds like you may still be running a beta.  Please make sure Object Desktop is update to date and you should be able to resize it.  You can download the latest version from:  https://cdn.stardock.us/downloads/public/software/objectdesktop/ObjectDesktop_setup_sd.exe

Reply #9 from JoeUser Forums Top

Quoting Jafo, reply 7

I always liked Stardock Central...;)
End of Jafo's quote

Ditto