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January 26, 2010 1:48:40 AM from Stardock ForumsStardock Forums

This is my first time using DS and when i want to apply the dream. I get an error that says that i need the Desktop Window Manager enabled. What does this mean and where do I find it with Vista?

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Reply #1 January 26, 2010 5:40:28 AM
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Spike,

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.

1. Make sure uxsms service is running Control Panel >Administration Tools > Services

click on the name "Desktop Windows Session Manager" Service status should be "Started"

2. Right click on Computer select Properties> Advanced System Setting go to Advanced tab click "Settings" in Performance box select "Adjust for best appearance".

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Reply #2 January 26, 2010 12:31:04 PM
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Ok I did what you said and it says that it has started but when i apply the dream i still get the same error.

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Reply #3 January 26, 2010 12:40:26 PM
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Some more information, what is the dream you are trying to run? 

What video card do you have?

After you made the changes that Doc suggested did you reboot the computer?  Always a good thing todo after changing settings.

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Reply #4 January 26, 2010 12:52:58 PM
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Right click on your "computer" icon in the start menu and choose properties. What is you Windows Experience score?

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Reply #5 January 26, 2010 12:56:12 PM
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Spike... is this the trialware?

Also, please post the info requested above...

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Reply #6 January 26, 2010 12:57:12 PM
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The dream in trying to run is called Desktop Earth

the videocard is a Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family

and i just rebooted the computer and i get the same error

the error says "The DWM does not seem to be active at this time on your machine. Applying the windows Areo theme or any windowsblinds theme (if windowsblinds is installed), should enable the DWM if your machine is capable of running it."

The experience score is unrated

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Reply #7 January 26, 2010 12:57:40 PM
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yah it is the trial as well

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Reply #8 January 26, 2010 1:06:15 PM
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Someone will come along and verify but I don't think you have the resources to run Dreams.

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Reply #9 January 26, 2010 1:08:21 PM
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The experience score is unrated

That's your problem.

DWM will not run unless you have a Windows Experience Index Graphics score of 2.0 or better for your video card. No score is the same as a low score.

For more about Windows Exprience scores click here.

If you update your score and it is 2 or above, you should have no problems running dreams. (You should also turn Aero on as it will look a heck of alot better.)

You may want to visit Intels website and download the newest drivers for your video card as well.

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Reply #10 January 26, 2010 1:10:01 PM
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ah well that sucks i was hoping to have a nice desktop... i guess thats wat you expect from a gateway laptop.

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Reply #11 January 26, 2010 1:13:37 PM
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i think i have to rate it yet lol let me do that and ill let yah know what the rating is.

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Reply #12 January 26, 2010 1:14:37 PM
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I believe that card might work...try downloading the newest drivers from Intel's site.

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Reply #13 January 26, 2010 1:14:50 PM
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it has a score of 3.1

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Reply #14 January 26, 2010 1:15:50 PM
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that did it i just had to rate the computer

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Reply #15 January 26, 2010 1:18:40 PM
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Turn Aero on as well so you can have transparancy.

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Reply #16 January 26, 2010 1:19:40 PM
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ok now how do you install other dreams?

and how do you do that lol sorry im am so very new to this stuff but when it comes to games i am on top of it lol.

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Reply #17 January 26, 2010 1:23:46 PM
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Download them to your desktop, double click on them to apply. They will copy into your dream directory so once they are applied, you can delete them from your desktop.

Be sure to visit my gallery, I have a few that you can download.

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Reply #18 January 26, 2010 1:25:17 PM
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i ment how to run aero sorry lol

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Reply #19 January 26, 2010 1:27:23 PM
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i ment how to run aero sorry lol

Click here.

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Reply #20 January 26, 2010 1:30:36 PM
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the page wont load

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Reply #21 January 26, 2010 1:39:55 PM
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loads for me...try again, Spike. Carsguy is giving excellent advice.

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Reply #22 January 26, 2010 1:41:27 PM
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This is from memory,

Right click on your desktop and choose personalization, window color and apperance, enable transparancy.

 

This is in all versions of Vista except Basic.

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Reply #23 January 26, 2010 2:01:07 PM
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i get a HTTP 400 bad request

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Reply #24 January 26, 2010 2:07:00 PM
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ok i got it thanks car you are very helpful

you too Doc

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Reply #25 January 26, 2010 2:23:29 PM
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Glad to assist...and welcome to WinCustomize.

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