LiteStep Help

February 5, 2004 11:24 AM from

tho i am no master at litestep. "theres to many builds to keep up with", i will answer any questions i can.

First before you install litestep remember to read all the documentation you can. litestep.com is a good start. Second if u install litestep and then want to remove litestep, set the shell back to explorer FIRST....then uninstall litestep...if you dont set explorer back as the shell before uninstall litestep u will have NO visible desktop on restart....in the litestep folder look for a "set shell to explorer" icon use this to set shell back to the windows default desktop. then reboot and uninstall litestep....

here is where u can get more documentation as well as the latest build. http://beyondconvention.net/ohussain/lsinstaller/index.htm i recommend useing the latest build as they are the most stable..

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Reply #1 February 17, 2004 8:58 PM from

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Hey, I have a Question...Im skeptical about this lite step..But I guess I have to have it to make my desktop taskbar look like HG Eliminators, so I better learn now.. Is it possible to still use Window Blinds while I am using the lite step.? Also is it possible to use Object dock with lite step.. And finally, Do I have to turn off all these programs before I try to run lite step.?

I hope you can come through with this information..I have been reading the sites that u suggested.. However, I just want some good hard advice..

Reply #2 February 17, 2004 11:34 PM from

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Yes.

No.

Reply #3 February 17, 2004 11:35 PM from

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There is no problem running windowblinds while using Litestep. In fact the two can compliment each other quite nicely. Many Litestep themes are ports of Windowblinds skins. I currently use the two together (and have for many years running).

I haven't used Objectdock so hopefully someone else can fill you in on that one.

Reply #4 February 17, 2004 11:36 PM from

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hmmm, didn't beat me by much Jafo

Reply #5 February 17, 2004 11:43 PM from

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A win is still a win....the shorter the time gap just means minimum effort wasted...

Reply #6 February 17, 2004 11:45 PM from

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Ahhh, the old "mew". I can't argue that one

Reply #7 February 18, 2004 7:20 AM from

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What is the advantage to using lite step...I read the links provided but, I just want the simple version.What exactly r u changing..If not the window blinds then..Im a tad confused..Is is it the task bar...I also want to thank everybody here..All of you guys have been the most enjoyable people...You are all so helpfull and patient with me..I plan to one day make you all proud by giving everyone some of the best designed stuff out there...I have so many great ideas and sketches..I just have to learn the tricks of the trade" For all the tools to get one built." I would also like to know how I could Get a one-on-one chat with someone ...U know like in a chat room..So I could really get some of these questions off my chest..Instead of becoming a permenat fixture on the message board....Thanx...

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Reply #8 February 18, 2004 9:04 AM from

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LiteSTEP is a shell, just as Explorer.exe is the 'default' shell....it is the interface between the user and the OS kernel.

Desktop, icons, taskbar, clock, start menu....all of that can be totally replaced....hotspots, virtual desktops, animations, links/shortcuts....it's all that makes up the actual GUI - Graphic User Interface......that which separates Windows from Dos command lines....

Reply #9 February 18, 2004 10:32 AM from

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Is there any tip u gan give me or advice, before I install this program ....U know, like a beware of this ..Or a make sure U .... Or even better ..a Dont forget to.....

Reply #10 February 18, 2004 10:56 AM from

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RTFM

Reply #11 February 18, 2004 11:26 AM from

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#9 by csurfside - 2/18/2004 10:32:29 AM

Is there any tip u gan give me or advice, before I install this program ....U know, like a beware of this ..Or a make sure U .... Or even better ..a Dont forget to.....

by HG_Eliminator - 2/5/2004 11:24:06 AM

First before you install litestep remember to read all the documentation you can. litestep.com is a good start.

There is no better advice.

Reply #12 February 18, 2004 12:22 PM from

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For new users especially, I would recommend the Litestep distro called the "litestep Installer v3.02".
You should be able to find it here: http://beyondconvention.net/ohussain/lsinstaller/

It is a very complete installer. It comes with an un-installer. It also puts an icon on your desktop called "set explorer as shell". If for some reason (??) you don't want to keep Litestep:

Click on the "set explorer" icon. (do this first!)
Then run the uninstaller (it's in the start menu under Litestep).
Then you will likely be prompted to reboot.

And that's it, your back to normal explorer.
So its pretty clean.
Have fun!

Reply #13 February 18, 2004 5:04 PM from

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Ok I read a lot of stuff..Still I would like a good strong answer for a good strong question....I installed "Lite Step" Can someone please tell me the path to take to install and run a new Theme.......Please reply if you would like to help me....Soon, I will have the hang of this.....But Im just a beginer and I like direct (question/answer) responses...Hope some of U are willing to hold my hand as I plunge into this whole designer world...I would sure love the help...

Reply #14 February 18, 2004 5:56 PM from

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well, first things first; which version of litestep have you installed? That will determine the method needed to install themes.

Reply #15 February 18, 2004 6:12 PM from

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Have fun, Phil...still the hardest thing to do...explain LS via MB...

Reply #16 February 18, 2004 6:28 PM from

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Oh that was easy...I just found it...cool No problem Except....Where is everything..? lol

Just kiddin I got it..

Reply #17 February 18, 2004 6:30 PM from

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I guess I have this version of lite step v. 0.24.6

Reply #18 February 18, 2004 7:29 PM from

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Wait...Oh My Dear Lord....Ok... I tried to install a theme that I downloaded....then I clicked on the Icon for setup...It started downloading modules and then my desktop crashed...It was Gone Man ...I was looking at nothing...Thank goodness I had a mouse with a quick button to open a file..I had to go through that to reset to my default theme which put the desktop back,,,,What happened and what should I do to install themes... >

Reply #19 February 18, 2004 9:06 PM from

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First rule.

Take time to read and learn.

Far better than having a shell crash...

Reply #20 February 19, 2004 7:00 AM from

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What happened and what should I do to install themes...

hard to tell, unless you provide more information. guess you tried an older theme that isn´t following current standards. this is something you should currently avoid until you get more familiar with the program.

you got the LiteStep installer from Pharoe´s link in post #12, right?

before trying a new theme check wether it is OTS2 compliant. this is usually stated in the description of the theme. also check wether you have the required OS to run a theme, some features need Windows 2K or XP and don´t work on 9x/ME.

Reply #21 February 19, 2004 7:03 AM from

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i may add that the LiteStep docs are written in a far better English than the answers (like mine) you will get on a messageboard. have a look at them.
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Reply #22 February 19, 2004 7:21 AM from

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Yes....I downloaded from the link you describe above.....And yes I have Windows XP...And it is OTS2 compliant .....I tried to install thru lite step/change themes/install theme/then browse for downloaded file.....Its says that it can run because of a problem...Then I click on the "check to see where the problem occured *and it takes me to what looks like "note pad" with lots of big FONT that I dont quite understand....Any repl...I will be more my next post..

Reply #23 February 19, 2004 7:51 AM from

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ok, last try: provide more information!

what theme? provide a link to that theme.

"Its says that it can run because of a problem" - that does not make sense at all. what exactly does "it" (a message box?) say?

"and it takes me to what looks like "note pad" with lots of big FONT that I dont quite understand" - that makes no sense either. you don´t understand it ... fine ... how should anybody else understand it when you don´t say what message you get? take a screenshot of "what looks like "note pad"".

Reply #24 February 19, 2004 9:41 AM from

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csurfside... another way to tackle this, is to install a theme that I know works.

Seeing as we are already here (wincustomize) grab my theme PixOffice from the litestep section.
Install it the same way you described before.
Let us know how it worked.

Reply #25 February 19, 2004 10:25 AM from

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Yea...I downloaded pixstudio..and it works....Good job..

Please tell me how to take a desktop screen shot...I dunno..?

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