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Objectdock acting up

June 22, 2006 1:15:01 PM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
Something's up with Objectdock for my computer. A window opens stating:

Objectdock has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.


This is what it looks like:

http://img331.imageshack.us/my.php?image=whyobjectdockwhy0fe.jpg



Help, please!!!
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Reply #1 June 22, 2006 10:25:13 PM
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If you have not tried clearing the cache yet, you might try doing so.

In this case you would save your theme > unload ObjectDock > delete the ObjectDock (or ObjectDock Plus) "cache" folder found in "C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Local Settings\Application Data\Stardock" folder.

Note - you may need to go to "Folder Options > View tab" and select "Show hidden files and folders" if you can't see the "Local Settings" folder above.   
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Reply #2 June 23, 2006 9:28:42 AM
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Corky O, I checked in the folder you described, but I found no cache folder.
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Reply #3 June 23, 2006 11:52:12 AM
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The cache can be hard to find. You have to find a folder named Stardock. You can't load OD at all? If you can why don't you try a new clean dock and see if it still crashes. It might be one of the docklets. Try eliminating them one by one. Most times I've had trouble clearing the cache solved it but as I said it can be tricky the first time finding it. You must follow Corly O's directions in order to do it. Good luck!
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Reply #4 June 23, 2006 1:30:40 PM
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Perhaps you could show me a picture???   

I'm unfortunately still having problems finding it.
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Reply #5 June 23, 2006 6:47:38 PM
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Perhaps you could show me a picture???


Sorry, busy day at work.

I tried to use the "url link" button function to link to my mini tutorial which has pictures last night, to no avail.

The url is http://corkyo.wincustomize.com/Articles.aspx?AID=82461

If the code here does not creat a link, just copy and paste into your browser address bar.

When you load ObjectDock, it writes a cache which contains the ".ini" files used to load the current theme again when called.

Hopefully the tutorial will be clear and help you.  
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Reply #6 June 25, 2006 3:06:45 PM
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Sorry, your tutorial was helpful, but to no avail.  
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Reply #7 June 25, 2006 4:35:28 PM
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Corky O, I checked in the folder you described, but I found no cache folder


I have had this problem too. Try this Run > %userprofile%/Local Settings/Application Data/Stardock...in this folder there will be several folders, delete all Object Dock folders (i.e. OD Plus and OD free version if installed). There is no actual folder named Cache.
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Reply #8 June 25, 2006 8:31:23 PM
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Sorry,

I guess I need to be more specific.

As shown in the tutorial, there has never been a folder named "Cache". This is just the function of the various folders found inside the Stardock folder in the tutorial.

Therefore, any Stardock program that writes a cache has a folder bearing the program's name - i.e., DesktopX, ObjectDock, CursorXP.

Deleting the folder for the relevant program will remove the cached settings (or user preferences) and force the program to load with the default settings.  
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Reply #9 June 26, 2006 12:37:43 PM
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KiloKrash, I deleted all Object Dock folders in the Stardock folder (there was only one). Then I tried to open ObjectDock. At first, it worked. Then I tried to load a new theme (easy as apple pie). The window previously mentioned opened up   . I tried to open ObjectDock again, but it went back to square one. NOOOOOO!!!    
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Reply #10 June 26, 2006 4:07:22 PM
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KiloKrash, I deleted all Object Dock folders in the Stardock folder (there was only one). Then I tried to open ObjectDock. At first, it worked. Then I tried to load a new theme (easy as apple pie). The window previously mentioned opened up . I tried to open ObjectDock again, but it went back to square one. NOOOOOO!!!


rkk03, I would like to help, but I'm really not an expert. I'm sure that when Corky O has time he'll advise you as to proper action. Until then, I would not try to loak a previously themed dock. I did this and kept running into the same problem. Basically, I deleted all my .ini files located in c:\Program Files\ObjectDock\Themes...this is where your saved themes are. After I deleted the themes, I started from scratch and saved the themes all over again. Good luck!  
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Reply #11 June 26, 2006 4:22:41 PM
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I deleted all my .ini files


I just wanted to say you should probably not delete the Default .ini, only your saved themes. Just FYI  
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