Windows 8 and Stardock Apps Compatibility
Friday, February 15, 2013 by ddraney | Discussion: Windows Discussion
This may have been asked before, but since I just purchased a new laptop with Windows 8 on it, what Object Desktop apps (besides the obvious, Start 8, Decor 8, and Deskscapes), are compatible and can be used on this new OS? Does Stardock intend to make all their software compatible with Windows 8? Is Windowblinds going to be usable on it if it isn't already?
Reply #2 Thursday, March 28, 2013 1:05 PM
i would like to know where window blinds is for windows 8 im up for renewel in april for object desktop the works and so far i dont have anything but start 8 and decor 8 descapes for 8 stardoxks my colors but only a few i purchased work so pretty much im not paying for renewel till i get what i paid for for windows 8 and i paid for everything but loved window blinds the most and descapes please het goin on it lol pleasee ? gotta pay my dues soonand for me its not cheap
moon_dancer
Reply #3 Thursday, March 28, 2013 6:13 PM
moon_dancer, you paid for products that work on Windows7. You got what you paid for. No one at Stardock told you to install Windows 8. 
Patience will get you what you want. But you already have what you paid for. 
Reply #4 Tuesday, July 29, 2014 12:51 AM
I've noticed that if I install ObjectDock, then Fences won't work. So I picked Fences. Since I updated to 8.1 I've noticed that Cursor FX is giving me problems. No matter which cursor I use, I have to click and click and move to another spot on the link, button, whatever, and keep clicking until it hits it. VERY annoying. Is there anything I can do to fix this? 
Reply #5 Tuesday, July 29, 2014 12:29 PM
MouseGoddess, I'd try reinstalling CursorFX, or maybe even try a different mouse. I use CursorFX on Windows 8.1 with zero problems.
Just suggestions. I had a mouse to do that. It was a wireless mouse and what fixed it was to move the mouse closer to the receiver. I had to run an extension USB cable.
Anyway, I hope you get it fixed, but I don't think it's a Windows 8.1 thing.
Reply #6 Tuesday, July 29, 2014 1:18 PM
Funny you should mention that, but my mouse is a wireless trackball! One of the newer ones with the little tiny transmitter instead of the one with the dongle. Anyway, I did just recently move that little plug-in to a different USB port on the left side of the computer instead of being on the right, which is the side I have the mouse on. That may be the problem. I'll move it back. Thanks for the help! 
Reply #7 Friday, September 5, 2014 11:38 PM
Please give me back my pretty cursors I will pay more just to get them on my computer I have Windows 8 They take away my cursors and their themes are crap. AND they want you to pay for word Office or Home which i will go out and BUY the software on disc they can't take something I love away and expect me to download it I am keeping it thank you Microsoft Why don't you guys put together some kind of competition I have been using computers since commodore64 yep I am old but I am also good I still have my netbook which they stopped making with windows 7 Not upgrading that THEY HAVE THE FULL MICROSOFT WORD on the windows 7 starter I thiught that was a given This is my secound computer with 8 I was ready to throw my HP out the window DELL never dies and I just gave the old one ( 1 year) Please give me back my cursors and themes I want pretty in my world again I love everything you guys do You want a review GIVE ME MY CURSORS BACK lol
Reply #8 Friday, September 5, 2014 11:41 PM
I gave the HP to my grandson it is still under warranty along with a 13 year old Dell that still works DELL is best
Reply #9 Saturday, September 20, 2014 12:43 PM
windowblinds work on 8 . Except font/dpi scaling )=.
Reply #10 Sunday, September 21, 2014 12:01 AM
articulate133, CursorFX works fine on windows 8.
Reply #11 Monday, October 20, 2014 8:28 AM
Today suddenly my Deskscape refuse to work on my windows 8.1 pro... Someone have a solution ?
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Reply #1 Friday, February 15, 2013 1:47 PM
This would be a good place to start. https://www.stardock.com/products/?from=nav
You will find that some folks have found that even if the software doesn't show it as Windows 8 compatiable that for the most part others do work.
Here is another forum thread on the subject that may help also. https://forums.wincustomize.com/432321