DeskScapes 3 Beta 1 Released
Object Desktop subscribers go grab it!
Thursday, August 20, 2009 by Island Dog | Discussion: WinCustomize News
We are excited to announce the release of DeskScapes 3 – Beta 1 to current Object Desktop subscribers. DeskScapes is an application where users can apply animated backgrounds, also called .dreams, to their desktop. DeskScapes 3 introduces a variety of new features, the most obvious being the completely new user interface. If you are trying out the WindowBlinds 7 beta, you will certainly recognize and be familiar with it. It’s much cleaner, and easier to navigate.
Another new feature is Effects. These effects can be applied to a .dream to change and enhance the look. This particular feature is only available to Windows Vista and Windows 7 users.
The last feature I will talk about today is live previews. Now you will be able to view the .dream in action in the preview windows without having to apply it!
Object Desktop subscribers can download the DeskScapes 3 Beta via Impulse. We also have a forum thread open to allow users to report any issues. For more information about becoming an Object Desktop subscriber, please visit www.objectdesktop.com.
Reply #3 Thursday, August 20, 2009 5:59 PM
yes it works on XP but without the effects
Reply #5 Thursday, August 20, 2009 6:18 PM
Very nice update .
After telling me the PC needs a reboot for Deskcapes installation to be finished, I just can't reboot my PC anymore even in safe mode with an error "can't load d3dx9_40.dll" when programs trying to launch
What am i supposed to do at least to be able to uninstall Descapes to get read of that silly error ?
N.B: running french XP SP3
Reply #6 Thursday, August 20, 2009 6:21 PM
The new interface for DeskScapes being the same as WBs is great. Will this be the same for the other programs as well?
Reply #7 Thursday, August 20, 2009 6:39 PM
After telling me the PC needs a reboot for Deskcapes installation to be finished, I just can't reboot my PC anymore even in safe mode with an error "can't load d3dx9_40.dll" when programs trying to launch
What am i supposed to do at least to be able to uninstall Descapes to get read of that silly error ?
N.B: running french XP SP3
Download and install this : http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2DA43D38-DB71-4C1B-BC6A-9B6652CD92A3&displaylang=en
Reply #8 Thursday, August 20, 2009 6:40 PM


Reply #9 Thursday, August 20, 2009 6:48 PM
The rainbow effect only works on some dreams, but on some it really works well.
Reply #10 Thursday, August 20, 2009 8:15 PM
Reply #11 Thursday, August 20, 2009 8:16 PM
Reply #13 Thursday, August 20, 2009 8:24 PM
Angus click the ORB and update there on the menu and have prerelease checked!
Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of
Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 7.9
Deskscapes appears to be activated on this PC
Deskscapes engine appears to be running
(Generic PnP Monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT
(Acer H243H) 2 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT
Deskscape.dll 2009/08/20 13:26:27
Deskscapes.dll 2009/08/20 13:26:06
DreamControl32.dll 2009/08/20 13:28:24
DeskscapesConfig.exe 2009/08/20 13:28:49
UI\Deskscape.dll 2009/08/20 13:28:36
UI\DeskscapesVideo.dll 2009/08/20 13:28:54
Activate.exe 2009/08/20 13:28:32
DreamTasks.exe 2009/08/20 13:28:57
DeskscapesVideo.dll 2009/08/20 13:26:54
I slowed the Desktop Earth down a bit on rotation to get a better cpu usage here - but as far as that goes it is running very well! Nice addition for Win7
Reply #14 Thursday, August 20, 2009 8:28 PM
Slowing down desktop earth should have almost 0 impact on cpu usage as that dream uses almost none to start with.
Reply #15 Thursday, August 20, 2009 9:13 PM
Reply #17 Thursday, August 20, 2009 9:21 PM
RedneckDude: There is an update being staged right now which may deal with that for you. When it shows up please install it and let us know.
Reply #18 Thursday, August 20, 2009 9:22 PM
Betas are not provided in standalone form.
You should not get a BSOD from installing Impulse as it is just a user mode app. It doesn't install any drivers or anything nasty like that.
Reply #19 Thursday, August 20, 2009 9:26 PM

Reply #20 Thursday, August 20, 2009 10:44 PM
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 Thursday, August 20, 2009 5:44 PM