Set the service to delayed start or add option

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So I run a matrix code animated wallpaper, have been forever, probably since 2014. It is super CPU intensive, on a 4790k usually keeps all the cores around 30% utilization. I do have it set to best performance. Part of the problem may also be an excessive amount of monitors. I have 7, 3 on my main GPU and 4 on external USB GPUs.

Unfortunately this can cause all kinds of performance issues on start up. It would be great if you could set the service to delayed start (doesn't allow it currently) or set a delay on when the wallpaper starts to animate. I would probably allow up to 5 minutes before animating if you were to add a delay option. One or two minutes would suffice though.

deskscapes
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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,
I have forwarded your request to the Stardock Support Team for their review and recommendations. Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates. We really do appreciate your feedback, Thanks

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Was curious if maybe adding the option to delay start the service or an option to delay the start of playing animations has been added? I ended up having to uninstall it this morning after using it for the last 10 years due to it being so hard on performance when booting

Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion
Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,

But, sorry nothing new to report on this request.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

You should be able to change the service setting if you wish.

It should not be altered unless you get a DeskScapes update.