DesktopX Sidebar apps fail on Vista 64
Error that DesktopX is not installed.
Monday, February 23, 2009 by Hawkeye666 | Discussion: DesktopX
I've tried several Vista Sidebar apps that were built from DesktopX and all of them error saying that DesktopX is not installed, or installed correctly. I have a feeling there is an issue with them looking for DLLs in Program Fiesl, etc. instead of Program Files (x86).
So two questions:
1. Is that the case?
B. What files need to be copied manually into what other folder for it to wark? (Assuming there is this work around).
TIA
Reply #2 Monday, February 23, 2009 10:20 AM
Can you post a link to one that failed for you?
I'm running Vista 64 and the Underground gadget is working fine. Wasn't that made with DX?
Reply #4 Wednesday, March 4, 2009 5:59 AM
Thanks for the link and idea. So far I have not used the gadget, preferring to keep 64-bit sidebar. But I may try it to see how much success I get.
Thanks again...
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Reply #1 Monday, February 23, 2009 9:55 AM
I'm not sure copying files will be enough to make it work correctly, but simply running the sidebar in x86 mode will work around the problem.
There is an explanation on how to do that here.