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new version ...no widgets work

new version ...no widgets work

Stardock just informed me that there was an update for DesktopX, so I went ahead and let it update (now running 2.40b[a].002). I restarted my computer and now no widgets will load. I get the "DXWidget.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience" message. Anyone?
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Reply #26 Top
I have to say, mikro63 is definitely in the right here. After updating and finding that the functionality of his purchased product was now flawed he was obviously and appropiately angry and frustrated as displayed in his first post. After which Frogboy definitely responded with a "your an idiot"-esque reply which is understandable but not necessarly appropriate or advisable when corresponding with a customer, adding further foundation for mikro63's already existant anger over his "broken" product.

I give this analogy: the manufacturer of your car tells you that there is some necessary work to be done on your vehicle, possibly a component recall. After having the work completed you find that a specific component possibly custom to your model, and some other component you don't fully know the nomenclature of, is malfunctioning. In frustration you return to your dealership to have it fixed, only to have your service representative tell you that "the one component never did what you claimed and the second doesn't even exist" in a demeaning tone and asks you to leave. I'm pretty sure I would be furious and likely would never buy a car from that manufacturer again. And I would also ensure that everyone I knew heard about my problems.

Understanding your current distribution struggles with DX as listed in "Konfabulator Kicking DesktopX's widget butt" it would probably be best to try and hold onto the customers that you currently have, particularly by presenting an appreciative customer support policy, even if the customers requiring the support is presenting there problems in a negative tone. In the least it will show to the rest of your customers a respectable professionalism.

Just some words of advice.
Reply #27 Top
Thank you Bootasven -- in any case I have already switched to Konfabulator. A superior product all around with the advantage that they don't demean their customers.
Reply #28 Top
Ok this is a joy now..

I just downloaded version 2.40F[A].002 - or so it shows in the about.

Now I can RUN a widget and it works.. BUT. if I "IMPORT" the exact same widget, nothing works.

IE: The Calculator from Frogboy - https://www.wincustomize.com/ViewSkin.aspx?SID=1&SkinID=2&LibID=34
It loads but you cant do anything with it.

As for the LIST problem mentioned above, there is no "script" in the list now, so i cant see if any scripts are running.

I dont know what to tell you, but this latest update is more of a down-date. Please help us "loyal" DX widget users and creators!
Reply #29 Top
Perhaps there should be some sort of "Important - Read this before installing pre-release software versions" link that shows up if a user selects "show pre-release version" option in SDCentral.

A read-me type article indicating that Alpha, Beta, and Release Candidates are not official releases and may contain bugs, and that it is therefore recommended that the user installs and archives the "Official Release" version first, before installing the (A), (B), or (RC) version.

This would obviously allow the user to go into "Restore archive" and select the version that works well, until the pre-release version has the bugs worked out.