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I realize this will probably be the dumb question of the week, but since I'm new to skinning, the terminology, and the programs involved I really need some help. And if this is in the wrong place, or not appropriate.....sorry, just ran into a wall and need help.
I purchased Object Desktop for $49.95 almost a year ago, I recieved an email with my reg codes for Stardock Central Component Manager, Object Desktop 2004 , ObjectDock Plus (ODNT Discount), and WinCustomize Subscription I installed the programs, and it seemed all was fine. I did notice that I constantly had problem with Stardock Central Component Manager, it never really showed information about me and my downloads. So first, now when I click Stardock Central it takes me to the main Stardock Central Window with all the product news on it and then a smaller update box comes up called Stardoc Central Updates" with most of the programs listed in it, the verions, size, and two boxes at the bottom "Update them now" or Update them later". So since I assumed that I would be untitled to WB5 and also the new version of DesktopX (I believe it's 3), I expected to get them there. When I hit update it takes me to a screen that has 3 programs on it, Wincustomize Tray, Wincustomize Browser and Kryptonite. The only one that shows an install availabe when highlighted is Kryptonite. So where have I gone wrong? I spent most of last night trying to get it to give me the updated version of DTX! I managed to download the public version but haven't done anything with it, is that what you get with the ODNT package? I then went to the Wincustomize software tab, thinking I could get it there, I saw that there was a "pro" and "standard" version. So I clicked the standard verion to download, and it took me to download.com. The program was listed as DTX 3.1, but when I clicked the download button, the filename was DesktopX_public. Is that the same thing as the standard version? And if so, how will I register/activate it when I install it? Do I use my ODNT code? I had pretty much the same problem with Window Blinds5. I was just under the impression, and from my renewal email that once I purchased OD, all these other programs were part of it, and per the email and here's an exerpt "This will give you access to new components and upgrades to current components for one more year." So can someone please tell me where I'm going wrong and what I'm not understanding? When I try to run certain Desktop Objects (could be widgets), on install I get a message saying they were created with a newer version, yada, yada. But half the time I can't install them because when I hit yes, it locks the whole thing up. Get the must terminate thing, etc. I'm sorry if I'm not making sense, and I'm sorry to go dumping on y'all, but I wish people would realize that not everyone is an expert at this stuff, and yeah, contrary to popular belief, no one was born skinning, everyone had to start somewhere!
If anyone is willing to help solve this for me, I can provide screenshots of what I've been talking about to illustrate it, and anything else you need. Or, is it possible that when I renew per the email, they will send me another email with the OD reg code and download link and I just do that and start from scratch? If that's the case, only one burning question! Do I uninstall all the old stuff? And if so, what will happen to everything I've downloaded (widgets, cursors, icons, etc.)? Just a thought.
I really appreciate your help! And thanks so much!
Lee
I purchased Object Desktop for $49.95 almost a year ago, I recieved an email with my reg codes for Stardock Central Component Manager, Object Desktop 2004 , ObjectDock Plus (ODNT Discount), and WinCustomize Subscription I installed the programs, and it seemed all was fine. I did notice that I constantly had problem with Stardock Central Component Manager, it never really showed information about me and my downloads. So first, now when I click Stardock Central it takes me to the main Stardock Central Window with all the product news on it and then a smaller update box comes up called Stardoc Central Updates" with most of the programs listed in it, the verions, size, and two boxes at the bottom "Update them now" or Update them later". So since I assumed that I would be untitled to WB5 and also the new version of DesktopX (I believe it's 3), I expected to get them there. When I hit update it takes me to a screen that has 3 programs on it, Wincustomize Tray, Wincustomize Browser and Kryptonite. The only one that shows an install availabe when highlighted is Kryptonite. So where have I gone wrong? I spent most of last night trying to get it to give me the updated version of DTX! I managed to download the public version but haven't done anything with it, is that what you get with the ODNT package? I then went to the Wincustomize software tab, thinking I could get it there, I saw that there was a "pro" and "standard" version. So I clicked the standard verion to download, and it took me to download.com. The program was listed as DTX 3.1, but when I clicked the download button, the filename was DesktopX_public. Is that the same thing as the standard version? And if so, how will I register/activate it when I install it? Do I use my ODNT code? I had pretty much the same problem with Window Blinds5. I was just under the impression, and from my renewal email that once I purchased OD, all these other programs were part of it, and per the email and here's an exerpt "This will give you access to new components and upgrades to current components for one more year." So can someone please tell me where I'm going wrong and what I'm not understanding? When I try to run certain Desktop Objects (could be widgets), on install I get a message saying they were created with a newer version, yada, yada. But half the time I can't install them because when I hit yes, it locks the whole thing up. Get the must terminate thing, etc. I'm sorry if I'm not making sense, and I'm sorry to go dumping on y'all, but I wish people would realize that not everyone is an expert at this stuff, and yeah, contrary to popular belief, no one was born skinning, everyone had to start somewhere!
If anyone is willing to help solve this for me, I can provide screenshots of what I've been talking about to illustrate it, and anything else you need. Or, is it possible that when I renew per the email, they will send me another email with the OD reg code and download link and I just do that and start from scratch? If that's the case, only one burning question! Do I uninstall all the old stuff? And if so, what will happen to everything I've downloaded (widgets, cursors, icons, etc.)? Just a thought.
I really appreciate your help! And thanks so much!
Lee
I'm very good at software for the most part, never had any training, just 15+ years of life experience. I even taught myself to use Bryce 5, Vue 5, PSP, Terragen, and Photoshop, but this stuff is kicking my butt! Gees I hate groveling 
, but hey, in case no one has told you two today, I appreciate you both!
So sorry for that. I wanted you to know I wasn't ignoring you. Thanks all!
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