DesktopX does not appear to have exited correctly...

from Stardock Forums
I cannot seem to find a search funtion in these forums, so I apologize if this is a repost. Everytime I try to load a dxtheme, dxpack or desktop file, I get this error:

DesktopX does not appear to have exited correctly. This could be the fault of a corrupted desktop or buggy plugin. Would you like to start with a new, empty desktop....

DX was operating fine. I did get a fault upon loading a random object. Then everytime, I get this when I try to start it. Widgets (the .exe's) load fine.

I have uninstalled all of OD, deleted the Stardock program folders and reinstalled. I stil receive this error. Any help would be appreciated! DX was the whole reason I bought the OD subscription!!

Thank you.
3,312 views 6 replies
Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
[html]
[head]



[/head]
[body]
Hello, I also receive this error, but usually after my system freezes. See [A
HREF="mypage.popup.html"
onClick="return openWindow(this,'Forum')"
]here[/A].
[/body]
[/html]
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
[html]
[head]
[SCRIPT TYPE="text/javascript"]
[!--
function popup(https://www.wincustomize.com/forums.aspx?forumid=167&aid=89363#703352, Forum)
{
if (! window.focus)return true;
var href;
if (typeof(mylink) == 'string')
href=mylink;
else
href=mylink.href;
window.open(href, windowname, 'width=400,height=200,scrollbars=yes');
return false;
}
//--]
[/SCRIPT]
Hello, I also receive this error, but usually after my system freezes. See [A
HREF="mypage.popup.html"
onClick="return openWindow(this,'Forum')"
]here[/A]
Offworld Trading Company
Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Have you tried clearing the cache?

Save the theme > unload DX > go to "C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Local Settings\Application Data\Stardock" folder and delete the "DesktopX" folder > restart DesktopX (the default settings will load) > use the Welcome widget to load your saved theme > reboot to test the issue again. Note - you may also need to delete the IconX cache folder to remove a possible issue if IconX is trying to write a text file to the cache, and any script blocking feature in your Anti-Virus is preventing it.

You may need to go to "My Computer > Tools menu > Folder Options > View tab > select "Show hidden files and folders" > click "Apply" - if you can't see the Local Settings in the address above.

You can see more about clearing the cache procedure here http://corkyo.wincustomize.com/Articles.aspx?SID=5463&AID=82461

I hope this helps.

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top
Corky,
Thank you. That seemd to do the trick. You're a life saver, er well, a desktop saver!
Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top

Strange, I am having the same exact problem again. 


Is there anyway to tell if the theme is breaking DX or if its DX itself? 


I'll have to try a few different themes.  I was trying to use chadmus's Indemnity (I love the WB theme).