Windows Update object dock gone!
Wednesday, February 15, 2006 by Struttech | Discussion: ObjectDock
Today my machine downloaded two security updates for windows and now my object dock has shut down and when i try to reload it it won't start I have even tried to reinstall the program and nothing it will not start at all anyone have any ideas on this ? thanks in advance 
Chris TH
Reply #2 Wednesday, February 15, 2006 9:55 PM
Reply #2 Wednesday, February 15, 2006 9:55 PM
I have all Windows updates installed with no probs...
If the updates did something with the Windows firewall and your dock has docklets that need to get through (eg weather, RSS etc) and are being blocked - maybe this is the reason?
If the updates did something with the Windows firewall and your dock has docklets that need to get through (eg weather, RSS etc) and are being blocked - maybe this is the reason?
Struttech
Reply #3 Thursday, February 16, 2006 4:09 PM
Reply #3 Thursday, February 16, 2006 4:09 PM
Hey Cleared the Cache as per instructions above and it worked fine thank you very much for the help
Please login to comment and/or vote for this skin.
Welcome Guest! Please take the time to register with us.
There are many great features available to you once you register, including:
- Richer content, access to many features that are disabled for guests like commenting on the forums and downloading skins.
- Access to a great community, with a massive database of many, many areas of interest.
- Access to contests & subscription offers like exclusive emails.
- It's simple, and FREE!
Reply #1 Wednesday, February 15, 2006 9:45 PM
Try clearing the cache by doing the following:
1 - Open My Computer > Tools menu > Folder Options > View tab > select "Show hidden files and folders" > click "Apply".
2 - Press Ctrl + Alt + Esc, to invoke Task Manager > click Processes tab > look for any ObjectDock.exe running > if running, select it and click "End Process" button > confirm to end process.
3 - Go to "C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Local Settings\Application Data\Stardock" folder, and delete the ObjectDock (or ObjectDock Plus) folder found there. This is "Clearing the Cache", and will force ObjectDock to load with the default settings when next invoked.
4 - Start ObjectDock > if successful, use the configuration panel to load your theme if you saved it previous to the current issue, or re-create your theme and save.