With the release of
Stardock DeskScapes I wanted to give a brief tour on how to get it
installed and running on your system. DeskScapes previously required
Windows DreamScene and Vista Ultimate only to use, but DeskScapes 2.0 will allow
any Vista version (that supports Aero) to run animated wallpapers.
Subscribers to Object Desktop now
have early access tot he DeskScapes 2.0 beta.
If you are a Object Desktop subscriber, you can download
DeskScapes through Stardock Central, along with some exclusive .dreams. If
not, and if you are a Vista Ultimate user, head over to
Dream.WinCustomize.Com and download
the DeskScapes application (free). Oh wait, you might want some extra
Dreams so check out the
Dream gallery and
pick up a few more while you are at it. Now we should be all set.
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Right-click desktop and select "Personalize".
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Select "Desktop Background"
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Click the picture location drop-down and select
"DeskScapes Animated Wallpaper"
Now you should see a list of Dreams that are available.
When you click each file the animated wallpaper should appear on your desktop,
once you have selected the one you want to use just click OK. If you have
downloaded other .dreams or would like to use your own video or .dream creation,
then simply drag the file into the window.
If you need to pause the wallpaper then just right-click the
desktop and select "pause", and then click "play" when ready to resume playing.
Dream Maker will let
you easily create your own animated wallpapers in the .dream format in which you
will be able to share with other people. Be sure to check out the guided tour of
DeskScapes, and visit Dream.Wincustomize.Com for more information and downloads.