Zorlan60

Join Date 12/2009

Working Codecs in Windows 10 64 bit with latest update package

Hi all,

I just wanted to post a quick message letting those know who are having problems with older dreams needing an MPEG2 codec on Windows 10. I got mine to work after wrestling around with it for about a week. I am using Deskscapes 10 beta. I like all the new options, but it often freezes up when trying to change dreams with multiple monitors. I have not had this issue, once I cleaned up my codecs.

I am using the klite codec pack MEGA. During installation, I did a standard automated install and agreed to allow the program to uninstall other conflicting codecs, like CCCP, windows media codecs, as I think they conflict with Klite. During installation, I also checked any box I saw that referred to MPEG2.

After installation, these dreams started working again

The main one I was having problems with was by Stardock (Forever Frost) My personal favorite as well as Dryscape. Both are working now.

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sdrohan

Join Date 10/2012

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Hello Zorlan60,

That is interesting and helpful - thank you.

Sean Drohan
Stardock Support Manager

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No problem. Just got the blackhole dream to work by using the directshow EVR. I am experiencing freezes still though. It might have something to do with changing dreams that are requiring different codecs or multiple monitors or both. Not sure.

I do know that sometimes dreams become static (non-animated) when using the deskscapes interface, whether I am chaging dreams or not. There is lag for them to switch like a minute or so and sometimes they never switch and remain still.

I usually only use two dreams anyway- so I am happy it's working again. Thanks for the updates!

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AzDude

Join Date 11/2002

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Hello,

try this settings change , I use the bottom one DShow.

AzDude
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Thanks- I will purge and reinstall when I get a chance today. Dreams are working fine now, I will see if this purge will help with the UI issues I am having.

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I was using the bottom one too, but blackhole by carguy, would not work with that one.

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AzDude

Join Date 11/2002

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Quoting Zorlan60,

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Thanks- I will purge and reinstall when I get a chance today. Dreams are working fine now, I will see if this purge will help with the UI issues I am having.

To Purge https://forums.stardock.com/485954/deskscapes-support-faq#reinstalling then REBOOT

Reinstall from your account https://store.stardock.com/myaccount/products/

KLite Mega for Windows 10 install as is no changes https://www.codecguide.com/download_k-lite_codec_pack_mega.htm

REBOOT , using Direct Show setting .

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Ok- I did all that. Still have a problem with VMR-9. When I switched to that both of my dreams (I run dual monitors) were overlayed on top of one another and the screen was flickering. I changed back to EVR and it didnt fix it. Rebooted with EVR enabled and it is working again.

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Just also noticed that dreams are pausing on the monitor that does not have a window maximized or full screen. I turned that option off for now to have dreams running all the time and it is working again.

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