Help with Desktop Pet
lil fella keeps hidin' on me
Thursday, January 12, 2006 by starkers | Discussion: Stardock Support General
I just purchased Desktop pet but cannot keep him on screen for more than a few moments....he keeps disappearing, though the icon is is still in the systray.
I've disabled script blocking, etc, but that has made no difference. I installed originally via the email download link and activated normally with serial no, etc, but had to uninstall and reboot as it would not remain on screen.
I then reinstalled via SDC (twice) but with the same result, even with script blocking disabled, the pet won't stay on screen beyond 10 -20 seconds.
If somebody would be so kind as to help me remove him from the cave he's preferring to hide in at present, and bring him back on screen as is supposed to be, I'd be most appreciative. TIA.
I've disabled script blocking, etc, but that has made no difference. I installed originally via the email download link and activated normally with serial no, etc, but had to uninstall and reboot as it would not remain on screen.
I then reinstalled via SDC (twice) but with the same result, even with script blocking disabled, the pet won't stay on screen beyond 10 -20 seconds.
If somebody would be so kind as to help me remove him from the cave he's preferring to hide in at present, and bring him back on screen as is supposed to be, I'd be most appreciative. TIA.
Bichur
Reply #2 Friday, January 13, 2006 12:16 AM
Reply #2 Friday, January 13, 2006 12:16 AM
put some clothes on, you're scaring the little guy 
starkers
Reply #3 Friday, January 13, 2006 12:36 PM
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Everything disappears off screen...and as for keeping my cursor out of his eye, he don't stick around long enough. Neither does any of the other stuff, so I can't even check to see if he's got enough toilet paper
Did that too, even put on a 'fur coat' to help make him feel more at home....no go.
Being that it's a similar concept to Aquarium Desktop, and I have no problems with it, I'm just wondering if I got an off download and need to clear a cache or something to begin completely from scratch, as 4 seperate D/L's have not resolved the issue as yet?
Reply #3 Friday, January 13, 2006 12:36 PM
| Are the pet toys off screen? Ball, food, medicine, bed, butterfly, outhouse? |
Everything disappears off screen...and as for keeping my cursor out of his eye, he don't stick around long enough. Neither does any of the other stuff, so I can't even check to see if he's got enough toilet paper
| put some clothes on, you're scaring the little guy |
Did that too, even put on a 'fur coat' to help make him feel more at home....no go.
Being that it's a similar concept to Aquarium Desktop, and I have no problems with it, I'm just wondering if I got an off download and need to clear a cache or something to begin completely from scratch, as 4 seperate D/L's have not resolved the issue as yet?
starkers
Reply #4 Saturday, January 14, 2006 2:17 AM
Reply #4 Saturday, January 14, 2006 2:17 AM
I'm beginning to suspect that Stardock secretly included a female version in my download....and my Desktop Pet remains off-screen coz he's courting her, exercising his right to privacy
Would be nice, tho, if somebody had a real clue as to why he's so darned shy/timid to appear for more than a few seconds.
Fiddled with it some more...still none the wiser
Would be nice, tho, if somebody had a real clue as to why he's so darned shy/timid to appear for more than a few seconds.
Fiddled with it some more...still none the wiser
starkers
Reply #5 Saturday, January 14, 2006 10:34 AM
Reply #5 Saturday, January 14, 2006 10:34 AM
Oh well, maybe banishing him to the recycle bin will produce the desired result...after getting sick on the garbage, maybe he'll seek medical attention and come out for the extra chesse I've left laying around.
ZubaZ
Reply #6 Saturday, January 14, 2006 10:36 AM
Reply #6 Saturday, January 14, 2006 10:36 AM
For clarity's sake: DP loads . . . you see him and his stuff . . . and then 10 to 20 seconds later everything disappears?
Do you have two monitors? I thought I saw that two monitors weren't supported.
Do you have two monitors? I thought I saw that two monitors weren't supported.
yrag
Reply #7 Saturday, January 14, 2006 12:55 PM
Reply #7 Saturday, January 14, 2006 12:55 PM
I doubt if I'll be of anymore helpful then anyone else.....although you seem to be talking more to yourself, so I have a chance.... 
Do you have any app 'hiding' desktop icons or use the WinKey to show/hide the Desktop?
Do you have any app 'hiding' desktop icons or use the WinKey to show/hide the Desktop?
starkers
Reply #8 Saturday, January 14, 2006 11:12 PM
No, I have no apps to hide/show any desktop items..nor do I use the WinKey, so I do not think it's related to that somehow. Also, I only use a single monitor, so I am not experiencing the non-support issue there.
When installing, an installation window appears to prompt in which folder the Pet should be placed. The prompt recommends the Gadgets Folder in the main Stardock folder, but I also have a gadgets folder within ObjectDesktop and wonder if changing installation folders may help...perhaps even just to install into the main SD folder as a separate unit/entity, etc. I dunno
Don't think that's the issue, either....changed it to a pic of Gizmo..no go! Changed it to a pic of a (clothed) female furry critter...no go. Then I thought, a naked pic of Angelina Jolie has gotta do the trick....little bugger's still refusing to come out to play.
And for anyone who gets a notion that I've got a thing for Angelina Jolie...a sudden and intense dislike of Brad Pitt doesn't prove a thing, and as fer nude piccies of her...(sadly) I don't have any
Reply #8 Saturday, January 14, 2006 11:12 PM
| Do you have any app 'hiding' desktop icons or use the WinKey to show/hide the Desktop? |
No, I have no apps to hide/show any desktop items..nor do I use the WinKey, so I do not think it's related to that somehow. Also, I only use a single monitor, so I am not experiencing the non-support issue there.
When installing, an installation window appears to prompt in which folder the Pet should be placed. The prompt recommends the Gadgets Folder in the main Stardock folder, but I also have a gadgets folder within ObjectDesktop and wonder if changing installation folders may help...perhaps even just to install into the main SD folder as a separate unit/entity, etc. I dunno
| Maybe your wallpaper doesn't suit him |
Don't think that's the issue, either....changed it to a pic of Gizmo..no go! Changed it to a pic of a (clothed) female furry critter...no go. Then I thought, a naked pic of Angelina Jolie has gotta do the trick....little bugger's still refusing to come out to play.
And for anyone who gets a notion that I've got a thing for Angelina Jolie...a sudden and intense dislike of Brad Pitt doesn't prove a thing, and as fer nude piccies of her...(sadly) I don't have any
starkers
Reply #9 Sunday, January 15, 2006 9:03 PM
Reply #9 Sunday, January 15, 2006 9:03 PM
Okay, so the pic of Angelina Jolie didn't work and I tried one of the WC mascot/logo.
Worked briefly...but then they both disappeared, and judging from the sounds (not Muted), thay is awfully busy and ain't comin'out agin fer a while.
Sent off an email to Stardock support and am awaiting a reply with, hopefully, a fix.
Worked briefly...but then they both disappeared, and judging from the sounds (not Muted), thay is awfully busy and ain't comin'out agin fer a while.
Sent off an email to Stardock support and am awaiting a reply with, hopefully, a fix.
yrag
Reply #10 Sunday, January 15, 2006 10:48 PM
Reply #10 Sunday, January 15, 2006 10:48 PM
starkers - when you right click on your desktop, does the menu show?
starkers
Reply #11 Monday, January 16, 2006 2:17 AM
Sure does, where it remains until I left click to remove it, if that's any help.
Reply #11 Monday, January 16, 2006 2:17 AM
| starkers - when you right click on your desktop, does the menu show? |
Sure does, where it remains until I left click to remove it, if that's any help.
Edivion
Reply #12 Monday, January 16, 2006 2:51 AM
Reply #12 Monday, January 16, 2006 2:51 AM
If you run IconX and not DekstopX this problem appears. Try the following: unload IconX and Desktop Pet then load the Desktop and after that IconX. Search the forum for more information.
Hope this will help...
Hope this will help...
starkers
Reply #13 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 12:26 PM
It would seem that was the problem, having taken your advice it appears to be working properly....thank you ever so much, my wife is thrilled at long last to see the lil fella up close and personal.
Reply #13 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 12:26 PM
| If you run IconX and not DekstopX this problem appears. Try the following: unload IconX and Desktop Pet then load the Desktop and after that IconX. |
It would seem that was the problem, having taken your advice it appears to be working properly....thank you ever so much, my wife is thrilled at long last to see the lil fella up close and personal.
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Reply #1 Friday, January 13, 2006 12:07 AM
Wish I had more help. My pet likes me and stays where I can see him.