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the desktop window manager is not running

December 3, 2008 11:18:21 AM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums

the desktop window manager is nor running

deskscape requires the desktop window manager [uxsms] service to be running to function

 

i have windows vista home premium tryed almost every thing

restarted my pc atleast 10 times

and i keer getting that error please help

 

edit

i tryed it on several skins but i keep getting the same thing and in areo the screens arnt transparent as normal

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Reply #1 December 3, 2008 11:23:42 AM
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Check to see if desktop window manager is runnin as a service.  Set it to automatic. (start | Control Panel | Admin tools | Services).  Then right-click and start it if it is stopped.

What is your experience score?  And from Windowblinds, post yoru system info.

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Reply #2 December 3, 2008 11:55:34 AM
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Quoting Zubaz,
reply 1
Check to see if desktop window manager is runnin as a service.  Set it to automatic. (start | Control Panel | Admin tools | Services).  Then right-click and start it if it is stopped.

What is your experience score?  And from Windowblinds, post yoru system info.

 

i cant find the admin tools i must be blind and my score thing of vista =5.9 so that isnt the problem the max = 6 right?

Windows Vista 32-Bit
DreamControl.dll         14-10-2008 8:55:08       v2.00 (#106)
DesktopControlPanel.dll     5-5-2008 12:14:24       v2.00 (#106)
WallpaperPage.dll         5-5-2008 12:14:24       v2.00 (#106)
DreamTasks.exe         14-10-2008 8:55:08       v2.00 (#106)
DreamSwitcher.exe         14-10-2008 8:55:08       v2.00 (#106)
DreamThumbnails.dll     18-3-2008 14:47:52       v2.00 (#106)
DeskScape.dll         18-11-2008 9:14:44      
DeskScapes.dll         5-9-2007 10:37:06      
Activate.exe         24-4-2008 12:01:34       v1.04 (#8)
d3dx9_30.dll         8-8-2007 15:21:56      
d3dx9_32.dll         8-8-2007 15:21:56      

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Reply #3 December 3, 2008 12:07:53 PM
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i cant find the admin tools i must be blind
Then just click on the start button and start typing "services"  It should show up.

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Reply #4 December 3, 2008 12:43:23 PM
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huh strange when i updated the pc score i could look though the screens so i tryed the program and now its working its stragne but its working thans 4 your help

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Reply #5 December 3, 2008 5:58:47 PM
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What color bit setting are you using? I had the same message untill I went to Display Settings and changed the color bit from 16 to 32.

I always keep mine at 32 bit so I am scratching my head trying to figure out how it got switched back to 16 bit...Must be an older software i am running...

 

Oops! too late!

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Reply #6 December 10, 2008 6:37:45 AM
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My Desktop Windows Manager [UxSMS] IS running but it still shows me that it is not running and I can't use the dream desktop. HELP

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Reply #7 December 10, 2008 7:17:16 AM
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yavor_92: What version of Vista are you using?

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Reply #8 December 10, 2008 10:21:24 AM
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Home Premium SP1

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Reply #9 January 22, 2009 10:33:29 PM
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Ok I was having the same problem..(Check to see if desktop window manager is runnin as a service). This is what I did to make it work:  Right click on My Computer go to Properties then Advanced System Settings then Performance then Settings. Make sure you have your system set up as ... Adjust for best appearance. After I did that DeskScapes worked just fine.. All Scapes work.

FYI your Desktop Window Manager Session Manager runs as default no need to do anything with that

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Reply #10 January 25, 2009 10:53:48 AM
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i have the same problem i cheked but it it was running can anyone help please??

(sorry for bad language i'm Dutch)

Windows Vista 32-Bit
DreamControl.dll         5-5-2008 16:54:24       v2.00 (#106)
DesktopControlPanel.dll     30-4-2008 16:28:16       v2.00 (#106)
WallpaperPage.dll         30-4-2008 16:28:16       v2.00 (#106)
DreamTasks.exe         30-4-2008 16:28:16       v2.00 (#106)
DreamSwitcher.exe         30-4-2008 16:28:16       v2.00 (#106)
DreamThumbnails.dll     29-3-2008 14:22:08       v2.00 (#106)
DeskScape.dll         3-5-2008 14:43:42      
DeskScapes.dll         29-3-2008 14:22:08      
Activate.exe         (File not found)
d3dx9_30.dll         29-3-2008 14:22:08      
d3dx9_32.dll         29-3-2008 14:22:08

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Reply #11 January 25, 2009 11:20:18 AM
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what's the activate.exe??

 

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Reply #12 February 5, 2009 7:56:03 PM
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I have done all the above and I still get the msg

"Desktop Windows Manager is not running UxSms service needs to be running to function."

I am running Vista home Premiem score 2.3 I realize that is low and plan on doing something about it. as Husband allows the time.  Any Help? Please......

Quasy...

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Reply #13 August 13, 2009 5:36:59 AM
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Quoting Zubaz,
reply 1
Check to see if desktop window manager is runnin as a service.  Set it to automatic. (start | Control Panel | Admin tools | Services).  Then right-click and start it if it is stopped.

What is your experience score?  And from Windowblinds, post yoru system info.

 

Genius, that worked for me....thanks

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Reply #14 August 13, 2009 9:51:00 AM
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Genius

Who, Zubaz? More like Wile E. Coyote, Super Genius.     

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Reply #15 June 17, 2010 12:41:47 PM
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I checked it, it isn't there, how can i get it there?

Windows Vista HomePremium SP2 (x32)

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