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DeskScape Update Error

March 12, 2007 8:01:28 PM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
I'm running MS Vista Ultimate. SDC says there is an update for DeskScape 1.00a[b].005. When I say update I get an error message that says "DeskScapes requires Windows XP or above to be installed".
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Reply #1 March 12, 2007 8:35:00 PM
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You must update to the very latest SDC build.
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Reply #2 March 12, 2007 9:30:50 PM
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I'm using version 2.39d[b].219.build:113.

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Reply #3 March 12, 2007 9:32:10 PM
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As far as I can tell that is the latest beta release.
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Reply #4 March 13, 2007 12:56:01 AM
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2.4 SDC is the latest version. Make sure you have "check for latest SDC updates" in your settings checked.
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Reply #5 March 13, 2007 2:24:32 AM
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I've run into a similar problem, except my error states "DeskScapes requires Windows Vista Ultimate to be installed." I'm running Vista Ultimate 32-bit , DeskScape v. 1.00, and SDC v. 2.41.443. build 144. Crazy app doesn't even recongize that I'm running Vista. Have any idea what the problem might be, and the solution to it?
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Reply #6 March 13, 2007 6:09:31 AM
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I have "Check for any Stardock Central (Beta/Release) updates". Can you please provide me a link.
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Reply #7 March 13, 2007 11:39:49 AM
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I fixed it. I had to uninstall SDC; re-download SDC; re-update SDC.
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Reply #8 March 13, 2007 12:13:40 PM
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One more note...

That animated wall paper of the earth is GREAT!!!
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Reply #9 April 13, 2007 8:22:20 AM
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I'm now having the same problem on a brand spanking newly installed copy of Vista Ultimate. Stardock Central tells me I have to have at least Windows XP to install DeskScapes!

I have uninstalled/reinstalled SDC (shouldn't matter, this was a new install on a newly installed windows), I have it set to check for beta release of SDC (didn't seem to find one), started as administrator, etc, it just WILL NOT install deskscapes.
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Reply #10 April 13, 2007 9:23:40 AM
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Same problem here, with SDC ver 2.42.449, build: 141

Still a no go.....

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Reply #11 April 13, 2007 9:35:12 AM
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I filed a support-ticket about that yesterday. I was asked for my DxDiag-file, which I sent back immediately.

I'll inform you if I hear about a solution.
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Reply #12 April 13, 2007 9:36:16 AM
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There is an SDC build: 146. Not sure if that will help as I'm not running Vista yet.
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Reply #13 April 13, 2007 9:41:31 AM
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SDC doesn't seem to update any further, even though "check for alpha/beta versions on startup..." is ticked.

Tried to uninstall > reboot > reinstall, SDC did not update to a newer version.
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Reply #14 April 13, 2007 8:20:37 PM
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Still a no go.....


Well... I managed to get it installed, thanks to Nickie in #Stardock
but now I have the same problem as others are reporting here, when I try to update DeskScape.

Hank: SDC still won't 'detect' any new updates....
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Reply #15 April 13, 2007 9:51:25 PM
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I'm at build 141, and it isn't detecting updates either.
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Reply #16 April 13, 2007 10:00:04 PM
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Owell, all this was a waste of my time.

Turns out that even with deskscapes installed, 256mb of video memory isn't enough to run on dual monitors. Which makes deskscapes COMPLETELY USELESS for me.
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Reply #17 April 14, 2007 2:48:34 AM
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I got sent a bat-file by Stardock support and a link to the newest version of SDC.

The bat-file was used to uninstall the previous version of SDC and erase all leftovers. However, the link provided in the support-email was to the exact same version of SDC which Snowman and I already have.

...short, it didn't work.

I sent back a report and gave them a link to this thread seeing that I am not the only one anymore.

I will keep you up to date, but I don't think anything will be changing until Monday evening (Europe-Time)...
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Reply #18 April 14, 2007 2:52:33 AM
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I'm having the issue and tried it on two different copies of Vista Ultimate. Both come up with the XP error. I even tried installing DeskScapes separately and then try upgrading using SDC...but still got the error when trying to upgrade as well even though DeskScapes itself installed fine.
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Reply #19 April 14, 2007 4:35:33 AM
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I finally logged onto IRC and got the sdcentral link from LickServ, that got me a different version than I am able to download from the stardock website - and it updated to the newest version correctly.
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Reply #20 April 14, 2007 8:55:47 AM
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What did update to the newest version correctly? Deskscapes? Did you use SDC to update after you installed version 1.01 from the link provided by LickServ? If yes, to which version did it update?

sorry to ask holes into your belly, I am just still trying to fix my problem.
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Reply #21 April 14, 2007 10:10:36 AM
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[09:09] ZubaZ: !info sdc
[09:09] LickServ: Stardock Central (SDC) sdcupdate: http://storage.stardock.com/files/sdcentral_setup.exe

If Loth is right, update SDC using the link above.  You should then see the Deskscapes update, be able to update that and be well.
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Reply #22 April 14, 2007 10:30:07 AM
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Do you have to uninstall the previous SDC?


I just bought Object Desk top and downloaded all the new versions they sent me, but mine does the same thing with the Deskscapes. After I X that out, the rest up date fine. What the hey. Don't you think I should have the lastest version being I just bought it yesterday.

Well get it, minor problem. I know.
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Reply #23 April 14, 2007 10:33:04 AM
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You can intall on top, no need to uninstall.
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Reply #24 April 14, 2007 11:15:44 AM
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I just started SDC and it prompted me to update to the latest version, and it fixed the problem. They must have updated it last night.
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Reply #25 April 14, 2007 12:40:37 PM
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Thanks Zubaz!!!!

My version didn't update all by itself, instead I downloaded the version provided in your post #21 which then finally updated to 1.42.449 Build 146.

Deskscape updated with this version of SDC with no problem at all.
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