Stardock Launches Object Desktop 2007 with Vista in Mind

Plymouth, MI – Aug 1, 2006 -- Stardock Corporation, the world's leading provider of desktop enhancement software, launched Object Desktop 2007 today. Object Desktop is a suite of utilities that enables users to completely personalize the Windows experience - change how Windows looks, feels, and functions to suit the user’s preference.

Object Desktop 2007 features the latest additions of Stardock’s popular WindowBlinds, IconPackager, DesktopX, WindowFX, Enhanced File Dialog, RightClick, Keyboard LaunchPad and more. These programs are immensely popular on their own with over 15 million downloads on CNET’s Download.com alone. When combined together in Object Desktop, users can take complete control of their Windows environment.

“Microsoft Windows tends to be a one-size fits all solution,” said Brad Wardell, President & CEO of Stardock Corporation. “With Object Desktop, users can customize Windows to look, feel, and function however they want. They can make Windows work the way they do.”

Previous versions of Object Desktop are used by thousands of companies world-wide to create custom Windows environments for their users. PC technology companies such as Dell, Alienware, Microsoft, ATI and others have used Object Desktop to provide branded desktop solutions to their customers. With Object Desktop 2007, Stardock has re-designed the programs to work more seamlessly together in order to appeal to a broader audience.

“Object Desktop has always been popular with power users and leading edge computer makers and companies,” said Wardell. “With Object Desktop 2007, our goal is to bring in a wider base of users who are interested in customizing Windows but aren’t ‘techies’.”

Stardock chose late Summer 2006 for the release of Object Desktop 2007 because of the impending release of Windows Vista. Users who purchase Object Desktop 2007 automatically receive a one-year subscription to ObjectDesktop.net which provides free updates and new programs to Object Desktop.

Windows Vista is expected to be released early 2007 – well within the 1-year free update period. Stardock is working on enhancements to the programs that make up Object Desktop that will take full advantage of the new capabilities in Microsoft’s next-generation operating system.

“We want to make sure that our customers not only get the most out of Windows XP, but also the most out of Windows Vista,” said Wardell.

Object Desktop is $49.95. Users who have previous versions of Object Desktop can renew their access to ObjectDesktop.net for $34.95. The home page for Object Desktop is www.objectdesktop.com.

About Stardock Stardock is the world's leading developer of utilities that enhance the Windows experience. Its software is used by over 10 million people worldwide and has been licensed by trendsetting companies like nVidia, ATI, Alienware and Microsoft, plus in movies and on TV. Stardock operates WinCustomize.com, the premier portal for Windows enhancement, drawing more than 3 million unique visitors each month, in addition to one of the world's largest blogging communities, JoeUser.com. Stardock is a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner. The company’s website is www.stardock.com.