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Do Dream Files work with current Preview from Microsoft?

Can't get Dream Files to install from the Dream Gallery

February 13, 2007 4:35:49 PM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
I got the DreamScene Preview currently available for us Ultimate users. I downloaded the Dream files from dream.wincustomize.com. When I got to "Control Panel>Personalization>Desktop Background" and browse to the .Dream files, it won't accept them as valid content.
Although it does look like it accepts mpeg content.
Also, how do you run Deskscapes? It's not added to my Program Files list and I don't see anywhere within Stardock Central to launch it.
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Reply #1 February 13, 2007 5:02:34 PM
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Having similar issues....Dream files don't seem to be working. I downloaded Deskscapes and it won't let me install, says it's not a valid Win32 app.
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Reply #2 February 13, 2007 6:31:13 PM
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Dream files ONLY work with Stardock DeskScapes.  
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Reply #3 February 13, 2007 6:40:41 PM
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And to follow up, DeskScapes integrates straight into the Windows Display properties dialogs.  Right click on your desktop, select Personalize, then click on Backgrounds.  From the drop-down, you should see an option for DeskScapes.  It will list any dream files you've installed.
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Reply #4 February 13, 2007 7:19:26 PM
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I though Deskscapes software would be available from either control panel or Start Menu, since it's supposed to allow you to switch dream with some triggers or set sort of loop.

I see your integration from within the Display Properties/Background as normal but where are the options for it...
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Reply #5 February 13, 2007 7:30:11 PM
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Everything is working fine now. Didn't really do anything different. The dreams look really good. An Ultimate desktop for an ultimate OS.
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Reply #6 February 13, 2007 9:48:19 PM
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It is not working...i don`t now what to do...i need help,it say that the video format is not compatible with DreamScene!

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Reply #7 February 13, 2007 9:54:05 PM
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AAAAAAAA...and a have instaled Deskscapes!
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Reply #8 February 13, 2007 10:10:48 PM
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Step 1: Get Windows DreanScene

Step 2: Install Stardock DeskScapes

Step 3: Download .DREAM files

 

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Reply #9 February 13, 2007 10:11:15 PM
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DashXone,
I put my dream files in the Windows\Web\Windows DreamScene\ folder. You can try that but it really shouldn't make a difference.
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Reply #10 February 13, 2007 10:21:02 PM
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I did that and is not working....i don`t now why...
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Reply #11 February 13, 2007 10:27:03 PM
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DashXone, have you installed DeskScapes.  That is needed to use the .dream files.  Once you have DeskScapes installed you can simply drag them into the configuration window.


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Reply #12 February 13, 2007 10:35:26 PM
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Windows DreamScene has encountered an error :The video file is not supported,or there was an error decoding this video file.This is the error that a have every time i try to open a Dream file.
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Reply #13 February 13, 2007 10:39:23 PM
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DashXone:

You have to download and install DeskScapes.

http://dream.wincustomize.com/
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Reply #14 February 13, 2007 10:42:13 PM
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is instaled
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Reply #15 February 13, 2007 11:22:44 PM
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DashXone,
One of the things I tried when mine wasn't working was clicking on the DreamSwitcher.exe file. It's located in the "Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\DeskScapes\" folder.
Then go back and see if you can Personalize your Desktop Background with the new Dream files.
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Reply #16 February 14, 2007 12:11:48 AM
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I wish this was available for Xp, as I have very little cash to buy a new computer, and upgrade to Vista Ultimate.
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Reply #17 February 14, 2007 1:43:42 AM
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Where are the Options to have your dreams change based on time or weather as mentioned?
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Reply #18 February 14, 2007 2:12:25 AM
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malicious dreamz,

The FREE video player called VLC has a "Wallpaper" feature that does something very similar to this under XP. It's also a fair bit better optimized that DreamScene is right now, as I can play uncompressed video at full res as backgrounds under VLC and XP. I expect DreamScene on Vista to catch up of course.

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Reply #19 February 14, 2007 4:36:29 AM
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Where are the Options to have your dreams change based on time or weather as mentioned?


Dynamic content will be appearing in the very near future.  The guided tour of DeskScapes explains some of the features that DeskScapes is capable of.

https://www.wincustomize.com/articles.aspx?aid=144014

 
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Reply #20 February 14, 2007 6:08:30 AM
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Yeah I seen the guide, I just was under the impression from the main page that it was already incorporated into the application. Didn't know it was unfinished!

Well looking forward to the final product!

Thanks Stardock!
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Reply #21 February 14, 2007 10:39:32 AM
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all is OK and working as it's suppose to - it all worked as you said following your 3 steps to install - didn't have to make any changes or fix anything to make it work ---- but now who can I get help from as i try to design my first Dream and how to get it published here my e-mail ( azdudemp@cox.net ) - i'm sure i'll need a little help with the first one - then should be easy there after ?
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Reply #22 February 14, 2007 10:55:45 AM
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all is working now!It whas o conflict whit vista codesc pack 4.0.
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Reply #23 February 15, 2007 12:03:51 PM
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Mine doesnt work either. I installed deskscapes but when i click on the .dream file it doesn't preview anything, just pauses my current desktop video.

Any ideas? could it be my integrated video card?
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Reply #24 February 15, 2007 1:18:40 PM
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codecs conflict
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Reply #25 February 15, 2007 5:32:24 PM
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I have been having the same "Windows DreamScene has encountered an error :The video file is not supported,or there was an error decoding this video file" error. Has anyone found the solution to fix this? (running a radeon 9800 pro)
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