Do Dream Files work with current Preview from Microsoft?

Can't get Dream Files to install from the Dream Gallery

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I got the DreamScene Preview currently available for us Ultimate users. I downloaded the Dream files from dream.wincustomize.com. When I got to "Control Panel>Personalization>Desktop Background" and browse to the .Dream files, it won't accept them as valid content.
Although it does look like it accepts mpeg content.
Also, how do you run Deskscapes? It's not added to my Program Files list and I don't see anywhere within Stardock Central to launch it.
Thanks,
Dream King

Dreams can come true.
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Having similar issues....Dream files don't seem to be working. I downloaded Deskscapes and it won't let me install, says it's not a valid Win32 app.
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Dream files ONLY work with Stardock DeskScapes.  
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
And to follow up, DeskScapes integrates straight into the Windows Display properties dialogs.  Right click on your desktop, select Personalize, then click on Backgrounds.  From the drop-down, you should see an option for DeskScapes.  It will list any dream files you've installed.
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I though Deskscapes software would be available from either control panel or Start Menu, since it's supposed to allow you to switch dream with some triggers or set sort of loop.

I see your integration from within the Display Properties/Background as normal but where are the options for it...
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Everything is working fine now. Didn't really do anything different. The dreams look really good. An Ultimate desktop for an ultimate OS.
Dream King
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
It is not working...i don`t now what to do...i need help,it say that the video format is not compatible with DreamScene!

Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Step 1: Get Windows DreanScene

Step 2: Install Stardock DeskScapes

Step 3: Download .DREAM files

 

Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
DashXone,
I put my dream files in the Windows\Web\Windows DreamScene\ folder. You can try that but it really shouldn't make a difference.
Dream King
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
DashXone, have you installed DeskScapes.  That is needed to use the .dream files.  Once you have DeskScapes installed you can simply drag them into the configuration window.


Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Windows DreamScene has encountered an error :The video file is not supported,or there was an error decoding this video file.This is the error that a have every time i try to open a Dream file.
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
DashXone:

You have to download and install DeskScapes.

http://dream.wincustomize.com/
Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top
DashXone,
One of the things I tried when mine wasn't working was clicking on the DreamSwitcher.exe file. It's located in the "Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\DeskScapes\" folder.
Then go back and see if you can Personalize your Desktop Background with the new Dream files.
Dream King
Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I wish this was available for Xp, as I have very little cash to buy a new computer, and upgrade to Vista Ultimate.
Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Where are the Options to have your dreams change based on time or weather as mentioned?
Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top
malicious dreamz,

The FREE video player called VLC has a "Wallpaper" feature that does something very similar to this under XP. It's also a fair bit better optimized that DreamScene is right now, as I can play uncompressed video at full res as backgrounds under VLC and XP. I expect DreamScene on Vista to catch up of course.

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Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Where are the Options to have your dreams change based on time or weather as mentioned?


Dynamic content will be appearing in the very near future.  The guided tour of DeskScapes explains some of the features that DeskScapes is capable of.

https://www.wincustomize.com/articles.aspx?aid=144014

 
Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Yeah I seen the guide, I just was under the impression from the main page that it was already incorporated into the application. Didn't know it was unfinished!

Well looking forward to the final product!

Thanks Stardock!
Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top
all is OK and working as it's suppose to - it all worked as you said following your 3 steps to install - didn't have to make any changes or fix anything to make it work ---- but now who can I get help from as i try to design my first Dream and how to get it published here my e-mail ( [email protected] ) - i'm sure i'll need a little help with the first one - then should be easy there after ?
Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Mine doesnt work either. I installed deskscapes but when i click on the .dream file it doesn't preview anything, just pauses my current desktop video.

Any ideas? could it be my integrated video card?
Reply #25 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I have been having the same "Windows DreamScene has encountered an error :The video file is not supported,or there was an error decoding this video file" error. Has anyone found the solution to fix this? (running a radeon 9800 pro)