I am dazed, confused and lost...

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I have read as much documentation as I can about DesktopX however I still don't get it.

I am not trying to create a desktop, I just want some fo the ones I downloaded to run. None of them currently do to the extent that I had hoped.

1) In every single one, the weather is for "Valley, United Kingdom" no matter what zip code I put in.

2) Yes, it skins the desktop but not the windows I open!! Why?

3) As I write this, I am using the Retro Pack desktop. It's supposed to include a skinned right click menu but I can't figure out how to get it to work!!!

Can anybody help this noob??
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
1) In every single one, the weather is for "Valley, United Kingdom" no matter what zip code I put in.


Sounds like something is blocking the script
2) Yes, it skins the desktop but not the windows I open!! Why?


Skining windows is done by Windowblinds, not DX. Downlad the trial if you haven't ever used it before.
3) As I write this, I am using the Retro Pack desktop. It's supposed to include a skinned right click menu but I can't figure out how to get it to work!!!


Do you have Right-Click installed? This is another Stardock application

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
#1 - Are you connecting to the internet via a proxy server? Like at work? If so, it aint gonna work..

#2 & 3... exactly what Zubaz said. If you do have right click installed you need to set it to use the right click theme included with the DX theme.
Groupy 2 - Organize multiple applications into grouped tabs on your Windows desktop
Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thank you both for your replies. Here are my answers:

1) Yes, I am trying from work.

2) I purchased Object Desktop but I didn't realize that you also have to install a Window Blinds skin. If I understand correctly, Desktop X is mainly there to provide access to Desktop gadgets and such, Window Blinds is still need to complete the look??

3) No, I didn't install Right Click. I will, thanks!

Thanks again for your assistance. I have a little bit of experience with Window Blinds but Desktop X is completely new to me.
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
s'okay chief.. In no time at all you'll be a pro.
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
you can also read the short descriptions of the various softwares here: WWW Link

and if you're using Stardock Central to download/install/maintain, you can highlight each component and get a description at the bottom