Descapes won't apply

I keep getting a error when i try to apply a deskscape background. It says: The Desktop WindowMangaer is not running, DeskScape requires the Desktop Window Manager (uxsms) service to be running to function.

Also, dmw is running and i tried typing in cmd 'net stop uxsms' then 'start uxsms' and nothing still happened.

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TheMasterBaron

Join Date 02/2007

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From the screen shots, it looks like your not running the Aero theme. Try enabling the Aero theme (I think it's called "Windows Vista" in the list of themes )

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the two vista themes i have are: Windows Vista Standard, and Windows Vista Basic. I applied Windows Vista Standard and deskscapes still don't work.

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TheMasterBaron

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You will have to take it up with Stardock support.

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Make sure your graphics experience rating is above 2.0. I installed my nVidia driver but didn't update the experience score and it didn't work until it re-evaluated my machine.

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i take it this doesn't work with XP?

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the latest version on Impulse does the exact same thing for me,the previous version worked ok this one does not and oh yea,aero is on and I rerated my system...........

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