Component Manager Screwed UP????????????????
Thursday, March 13, 2003 by Polyphemus | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Continue losing user info in Component Manager which prevents me from working within the programs???????????????? Who the H E double L is marc collins expired in Jan 1 2002
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sig101
Reply #22 Thursday, March 13, 2003 2:48 AM
Reply #22 Thursday, March 13, 2003 2:48 AM
In CM user info is it showing your serial number or something else? What happens when you click on the "Update Configuration" button? It has your info and then changes to the expired license/user info?
Other than waiting for a response from Stardock, I might be inclined to uninstall all OD stuff on the PC (backing up skins first so you don't lose those). Brian Hinson in the Stardock
DX Newsgroup posted a link in January to a ODNT zapper that will clean everything out. (Someone was having a problem and wanted to get a fresh start.) So if you have your skins and themes backed up for whatever apps you have, you might try that and once cleaned out and rebooted, reinstall from scratch, downloading CM from the Stardock site to begin.
Also, when installing anything, close down all other apps including any AntiVirus app you may be running. (I know people who recommend that when uninstalling stuff too.)
I don't know but assume that the zapper cleans out the CM also? If not, I'd sure get rid of that and use a registry cleaner to get any left over registry keys. I'd even clean out any Stardock cookies you might have since who knows? Corrupted WC cookies have prevented me from even accessing this site in the past, so I'd even delete any Stardock cookies, just in case, out of a superstitious belief that cookies are magic and can go bad. (Chanting and burning incense while you delete them is not required.
Although I'd consider it if I had your problems. Maybe even an exorcist. 
)
Here's the link posted for the ODNT zapper, it's a link to an .exe so it will begin a download (which normally I don't like but that's the way it was posted in the newsgroup):
https://www.stardock.com/files/odnt_zapper.exe
Or just wait to see when you get a response from Stardock. But I'm guessing an uninstall and reinstall is the usual first step when trouble shooting, though. Again, Then start afresh with a new downloaded CM from the Stardock site. There is a new beta replacement for the CM called SDCentral. There are links to it from the appropriate Stardock newsgroup. Although it is a beta, so I'd probably just download CM directly from the Stardock site, not using the Object Desktop CD.
Other than waiting for a response from Stardock, I might be inclined to uninstall all OD stuff on the PC (backing up skins first so you don't lose those). Brian Hinson in the Stardock
DX Newsgroup posted a link in January to a ODNT zapper that will clean everything out. (Someone was having a problem and wanted to get a fresh start.) So if you have your skins and themes backed up for whatever apps you have, you might try that and once cleaned out and rebooted, reinstall from scratch, downloading CM from the Stardock site to begin.
Also, when installing anything, close down all other apps including any AntiVirus app you may be running. (I know people who recommend that when uninstalling stuff too.)
I don't know but assume that the zapper cleans out the CM also? If not, I'd sure get rid of that and use a registry cleaner to get any left over registry keys. I'd even clean out any Stardock cookies you might have since who knows? Corrupted WC cookies have prevented me from even accessing this site in the past, so I'd even delete any Stardock cookies, just in case, out of a superstitious belief that cookies are magic and can go bad. (Chanting and burning incense while you delete them is not required.
Although I'd consider it if I had your problems. Maybe even an exorcist. 
)Here's the link posted for the ODNT zapper, it's a link to an .exe so it will begin a download (which normally I don't like but that's the way it was posted in the newsgroup):
https://www.stardock.com/files/odnt_zapper.exe
Or just wait to see when you get a response from Stardock. But I'm guessing an uninstall and reinstall is the usual first step when trouble shooting, though. Again, Then start afresh with a new downloaded CM from the Stardock site. There is a new beta replacement for the CM called SDCentral. There are links to it from the appropriate Stardock newsgroup. Although it is a beta, so I'd probably just download CM directly from the Stardock site, not using the Object Desktop CD.
Polyphemus
Reply #23 Thursday, March 13, 2003 2:57 AM
Reply #23 Thursday, March 13, 2003 2:57 AM
Where do I find this uninstall on stardocks site just to uninstall their progams and then I'll reinstall from the CD.I've never heard of that before!!!! I don't know about giving someone access to my hard drive, I'll have to check this out with a telephone call.
Thanks,
Thanks,
yrag2
Reply #24 Thursday, March 13, 2003 3:00 AM
Reply #24 Thursday, March 13, 2003 3:00 AM
the uninstall file is a good idea..I have doubts you know what reg. or cookie cleaners are. I would,after reboot, load StardockCentral file from Stardock site and install. Put all your info in and see if it takes it. If it does then load 1 of the app.(windowsblinds or whatever you feel like) and see if it works. If it does, keep going...if not you only have 1 app. to uninstall and of course you're right back where you started.
sig101
Reply #25 Thursday, March 13, 2003 3:08 AM
Reply #25 Thursday, March 13, 2003 3:08 AM
I put the link to the OD zapper in my previous post.
Why reinstall from the CD when you've had problems with that in the past? All you have to do is download the CM from the site. They don't have access to your hard drive when you do that. You just download the file and install it to your drive. That's just what you're doing when you download programs through the CM. You do download the programs from the Stardock site through the CM, don't you? That's the whole purpose of the CM, really.
Why reinstall from the CD when you've had problems with that in the past? All you have to do is download the CM from the site. They don't have access to your hard drive when you do that. You just download the file and install it to your drive. That's just what you're doing when you download programs through the CM. You do download the programs from the Stardock site through the CM, don't you? That's the whole purpose of the CM, really.
yrag2
Reply #27 Thursday, March 13, 2003 3:25 AM
Reply #27 Thursday, March 13, 2003 3:25 AM
I should have looked at #23 before I jumped into that question !! sig101, I think we have the right answer and an understandabily upset third party. Delores I feel confident if you can and are willing that you try and follow sig101 instructions and it should work.If you do try, STAY away from the CD. Good luck
Polyphemus
Reply #28 Thursday, March 13, 2003 3:26 AM
Reply #28 Thursday, March 13, 2003 3:26 AM
sig101 The CM has Marc Collins with a serial number not mine expired date Jan.2003. I have to continually enter in my name and serial number and update the configuration and it updates however whenever I try to work with the progam, I discovered it changed back to this name and serial number with the expired date again.
It took me a long time to figure out what the problem was why I couldn't access or download or work with the program. Its shows its expired in his or her name......
All has been backed up on CD that was previous downloaded however it won't let me in newgroups!!!!!! Been there, done that, uninstalled, reinstalled, disabled antivirus systemworks 2002 professional, no virus reported, first thing I looked for,it cleans cookies auto each time,I have found no other problems on the system.
I will try the ideal of uninstalling and reinstalling from the site, it might get rid of the problem, however when my subscription runs out I want be able to use this CD and my downloads, I won't be allowed to after it expires right? Paying $49.98 it says I will be able to continue to use what I have downloaded with my CD. Is that going to be possible????
Thanks for your comments
It took me a long time to figure out what the problem was why I couldn't access or download or work with the program. Its shows its expired in his or her name......
All has been backed up on CD that was previous downloaded however it won't let me in newgroups!!!!!! Been there, done that, uninstalled, reinstalled, disabled antivirus systemworks 2002 professional, no virus reported, first thing I looked for,it cleans cookies auto each time,I have found no other problems on the system.
I will try the ideal of uninstalling and reinstalling from the site, it might get rid of the problem, however when my subscription runs out I want be able to use this CD and my downloads, I won't be allowed to after it expires right? Paying $49.98 it says I will be able to continue to use what I have downloaded with my CD. Is that going to be possible????
Thanks for your comments
Polyphemus
Reply #29 Thursday, March 13, 2003 3:37 AM
Reply #29 Thursday, March 13, 2003 3:37 AM
Thanks yrag I will try installing the new StardockCentral. Is this compatiable with Windows 2002 Professional or only for XP?
When installing downloads such as WinStyles, windowblinds, do theses install on your CD within the programs [as I could never get it to do that] or just on the files on the hard drive? All theses downloads I have on backup should unzip to the appropiate files within the programs?
When installing downloads such as WinStyles, windowblinds, do theses install on your CD within the programs [as I could never get it to do that] or just on the files on the hard drive? All theses downloads I have on backup should unzip to the appropiate files within the programs?
sig101
Reply #30 Thursday, March 13, 2003 3:40 AM
Reply #30 Thursday, March 13, 2003 3:40 AM
The newsgroups are accessible to anyone. I cruised the newsgroups long before I became a Stardock customer. It's all done through your newsreader (presumably OE). So OD or CM should not have anything to do with that. I can't imagine how they would.
When your subscription runs out, if you don't renew, you keep everything you already have. The apps (assuming you get them to work) will still function. All it means is that with an expired subscription to OD you won't be able to get new upgraded versions of the apps from Stardock.
When your subscription runs out, if you don't renew, you keep everything you already have. The apps (assuming you get them to work) will still function. All it means is that with an expired subscription to OD you won't be able to get new upgraded versions of the apps from Stardock.
yrag2
Reply #31 Thursday, March 13, 2003 3:55 AM
Reply #31 Thursday, March 13, 2003 3:55 AM
I far As know Stardock Central works with both 2000/XP. Forget for the purpose of installation that you even have a CD. Load the programs thru Stardock Central (it works the same as Component Mgr, just newer) Click on Windowblind app. in SD App. and it will ask you if you want to install..chick yes and hopefully you'll be off to the races. It will write to your Hard Drive..this is normal and NOT A PROBLEM. If all that works keep loading other apps. in the same fashion. The skins (CD) you have can be unzipped to a Temp Folder on Hard Drive. If they're Windowblinds then open that app. drill to Temp Folder click on selected file and hit load. You have a ways to go before you get there.
sig101
Reply #32 Thursday, March 13, 2003 3:59 AM
Reply #32 Thursday, March 13, 2003 3:59 AM
My understanding is that SDCentral is compatible with W2K, XP and W98x.
Install it (or CM) and the other stardock apps downloaded through it onto your hardrive. They have default locations to go to when they install. It'll set up the OD directory in "Programs" and all the apps like WB, etc will have their own folders in the OD directory. (You can then back them up to a fresh clean CD if you wish for backup purposes only.)
Frankly, I'm not sure how you're using the CD you keep mentioning. Are you talking about an original OD CD from Stardock? Do you also have a backup CD of the apps and/or skins that you made yourself? Are you running the apps off your CD? Sorry, but I'm confused.
I've never had a Stardock CD and everything's been downloaded from SD and installed on my hardrive. The apps do have to be on the hardrive in order to work. If you're trying to run apps off the CD (and I say this because this is the only thing I can figure based on what you've said and the problems you seem to be having or I may just be misunderstanding) that's why you're having problems. If the programs aren't on your hardrive, like WindowBlinds or Winstyles, for example, they're not installed and won't work.
Apologies if I've seriously misunderstood what you've said, but you keep mentioning the CD and I can't think why a CD is necessary because it isn't. It's good to make backups of your programs to a fresh CD for safekeeping, but that's not how to run the programs on your PC.
Install it (or CM) and the other stardock apps downloaded through it onto your hardrive. They have default locations to go to when they install. It'll set up the OD directory in "Programs" and all the apps like WB, etc will have their own folders in the OD directory. (You can then back them up to a fresh clean CD if you wish for backup purposes only.)
Frankly, I'm not sure how you're using the CD you keep mentioning. Are you talking about an original OD CD from Stardock? Do you also have a backup CD of the apps and/or skins that you made yourself? Are you running the apps off your CD? Sorry, but I'm confused.
I've never had a Stardock CD and everything's been downloaded from SD and installed on my hardrive. The apps do have to be on the hardrive in order to work. If you're trying to run apps off the CD (and I say this because this is the only thing I can figure based on what you've said and the problems you seem to be having or I may just be misunderstanding) that's why you're having problems. If the programs aren't on your hardrive, like WindowBlinds or Winstyles, for example, they're not installed and won't work.
Apologies if I've seriously misunderstood what you've said, but you keep mentioning the CD and I can't think why a CD is necessary because it isn't. It's good to make backups of your programs to a fresh CD for safekeeping, but that's not how to run the programs on your PC.
yrag2
Reply #33 Thursday, March 13, 2003 4:04 AM
Reply #33 Thursday, March 13, 2003 4:04 AM
never gave any thought that CD might be install disk..that would answer a lot of questions.
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Reply #21 Thursday, March 13, 2003 2:46 AM
I right clicked on something that asked me if I would like to change my user name and typed it in. Actually I don't have a clue, purely by accident.