Getting to Know Stardock Central

from JoeUser Forums

Stardock Central is here in beta form, but even though it is still being worked on, it’s a great way to download and update your various Stardock software apps (and some games) like WindowBlinds, Fences, DeskScapes, etc.  Stardock Central is very easy to use, but I’m going to give a quick overview in case you aren’t familiar with it.

First, get the free download from here.

https://www.stardock.com/stardockcentral/

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As you can see the interface is pretty straightforward.  You can see any available updates for your apps, and the list of available software that you can download.  To download or update an app, just check the box and click the install button.  Very simple!

One question people have always asked is if there’s an easy way to find the expiration date of their subscription to either Object Desktop or WinCustomize.  You can now find that right inside Stardock Central.

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If you need to see what software you have installed, and the version number, you can also find that very easily.

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If you need additional options for Stardock Central, just click the icon in the screenshot below and you will enter the settings windows.  Here you can set a variety of options like enabling beta downloads, set file locations for downloads, and more.

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Again, Stardock Central is a great way to manage your Stardock purchases.  If you need to access your software through the web, just visit download.stardock.com.

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Have been using this for a bit now. Love the simplicity of it! Everything is obvious and a super clean interface. Kudos!!

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Looking forward to the games being included. Leo in WI's right about the clean, simple interface!  :thumbsup:

DeskScapes - Bring your desktop background to life.
Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Great addition for getting SD products. Sometimes simple is the way to go.

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Clean, small, light and easy to use. I couldn't ask for more than that. 5* 5*

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I have to agree with the above replies. 

The new SDC is simple to understand and easy to use, just can't ask for much more, well you could, but what would it be.  :sun:

Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Philly0381, reply 5
just can't ask for much more, well you could, but what would it be.
End of Philly0381's quote

ummm.....how about some naked dancing girls while I'm waiting on my download .. :drool: :thumbsup:

Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top

Finally I can see the SN#s for my Demon Assassin and Occulus downloads...

On a more serious note... you really should make a toolkit for indie developers so they can have their own version of "stardock central" and not be beholden to the big guys like Steam and Impulse.

Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting LORD-ORION, reply 7
for indie developers so they can have their own version of "stardock central" and not be beholden to the big guys like Steam and Impulse.
End of LORD-ORION's quote

http://www.desura.com/

Reply #9 from Stardock Forums Top

That's not quite what I meant.

Using Desura still makes you beholden to Desura

Using the proposed toolkit would allow you to make and control your own independent, branded, version

Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Philly0381, reply 5
just can't ask for much more, well you could, but what would it be.
End of Philly0381's quote

The olde SDC's IRC client ....;)

Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Philly0381, reply 5
just can't ask for much more, well you could, but what would it be.
End of Philly0381's quote

To be able to view your serial number! |-)

Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Frankie, see the words "File Locations"?

 

This is where you'd choose where SDC archives its apps.

 

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Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I found where it downloads the files to, but most of my stuff was installed directly from the store and I unfortunately did not save all of the installers. Goes with my neatness kick and sometimes I get too vigorous with the house cleaning. :meow:

Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Frankief, reply 11
To be able to view your serial number
End of Frankief's quote
Right click on any application name.  :)

Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Leo, reply 1
Have been using this for a bit now. Love the simplicity of it! Everything is obvious and a super clean interface
End of Leo's quote

 

Ditto! :thumbsup:

Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Zubaz, reply 14

Quoting Frankief, reply 11To be able to view your serial numberRight click on any application name.  
End of Zubaz's quote

Thank you! Did not know that! :D

Reply #18 from JoeUser Forums Top

Simple, clean, straightforward, piece of cake to use, self-updating... and unskinnable.  ;P

I like it, though.