Greetings, friends!
We've been getting a lot of questions about how to download and install your Stardock software purchases from both the past and present (and future, too, I guess). Well, here's the skinny on that. Get it? 'Skin'ny? *sigh*
Anyway, at the moment we are in a transition period. Specifically, we are transitioning away from Impulse being your main download and update method. Going forward, you can access all of your registrations and download links for Stardock software by logging in here:
https://store.stardock.com/myaccount/products
This will give you a list of everything that is on your account, along with your serial numbers and installer download links. That's right, download links directly to the latest stable version of the software. Let's all pause to let that sink in.
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Ok, then. Each application should prompt for activation the first time, just type your email address, and copy/paste from the page into the window, and you should be all set.
As always, keep in mind that trial versions of our software are not upgradable to the full versions by entering a product key, and they must be uninstalled and the PC rebooted before installing the full version of any program.
Common issues:
"I don't see [program name] listed, what happened to it?"
If you have registrations on more than one email address, you'll need to get them on the same account. If you have access to both email addresses, you can merge them together here:
https://www.stardock.com/support/registrations/
If you don't have access to both, send an email to support@stardock.com with an order or serial number, or billing address for verification, and we'll merge them together for you.
"I just renewed my Object Desktop subscription, and Impulse still says it's expired!"
Because Impulse is now owned by Gamestop, your renewal only affects the Stardock side of things, so Impulse can't know that you've renewed. You will need to use the new download page to access the software.
"What about my games?"
If you've purchased any Stardock gaming titles (GalCivII, Sins, Demigod, Elemental), those will still be handled through Impulse. This site is for non-gaming software only.
"What about [problem that I haven't thought of yet]?"
Either post it here, or email support@stardock.com for assistance. If you're posting here, try to avoid posting things like serial numbers or personal email addresses.
No, that's the right one. That will reset your Stardock account password.
https://services.stardock.net/accounts/resetpassword.aspx
And yes, you can uninstall Impulse if you wish.
Snowman pokes Rosco with the big stick of dead links.
Y U NO HAVE DOWNLOAD LINK FOR RIGHTCLICK ON https://store.stardock.com/myaccount/products ?!?
It ain't easy making a backup then.There actually still are people who enjoy/use it...
This is what I came up with for what it's worth. Not really looking for answers.
Dead Links on the Stardock Site:IconXRightClickSkinStudio v5pro (superceded)WindowFX 2 (superceded)Stardock Central Component Manager (listed without link)
Programs on Impulse not listed on Stardock Site:Desktop GadgetsDesktopX 3 (not on Impulse anymore either)DesktopX 4DesktopX ProfessionalIconDeveloperObject Desktop Premium SkinsObjectZipBootskinBootskin VistaControlCenterDriveScanEnhanced File DialogFences Free Version (Pro is there)Impulse DockObject Desktop LaunchpadObject Desktop Premium SkinsObject EditObject MediaSound PackagerStardock BitmapsTab LaunchPadTilesTweak7TweakShellTweakVista
Their (Got it)
No longer Listed
Not Their
No Link/Bad Link
Beta/Game
R.I.P.
Stardock Central Component Manager ….. [R.I.P.]
Object Desktop (S) upgrade/renewal with ObjectDock Plus ….. No Link
Object Desktop ….. BAD LINK
Object Desktop Renewal (1 year) ….. BAD LINK
Object Desktop Ultimate (Upgrade) ….. BAD LINK
IconX 1.10 ….. BAD LINK
RightClick 1.20 ….. BAD LINK
SkinStudio Professional 5.01 ….. BAD LINK
WindowFX 2 3.00a ….. BAD LINK
Bullet Candy ….. Not Their
Object Edit ….. Not Their
BootSkin Edit ….. Not Their
BootSkin Vista Edit ….. Not Their
ControlCenter ….. Not Their
Desktop Gadgets ….. Not Their
Enhanced File Dialog ….. Not Their
WindowFX 3 ….. Not Their
Stardock Bitmaps ….. Not Their
Tab Launchpad ….. Not Their
TweakShell ….. Not Their
Tweak Vista ….. Not Their
Object Desktop ….. Not Their
Object Desktop Premium Skins ….. Not Their
ObjectMedia ….. Not Their
DesktopX 4 ….. Beta Not Their
DesktopX Professional ….. Beta Not Their
Tweak7 1.01.040 ….. (Got it) No longer Listed Not Their
SoundPackager 1.30.034 ….. (Got it) No longer Listed Not Their
IconDeveloper 2.12.051 ….. (Got it) No longer Listed Not Their
DesktopX 3.5.060 ….. (Got it) No longer Listed Not Their
Tiles ….. No Link Beta No longer Listed Not Their
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Bullet Candy?
I'm waiting for someone to question 'Their'.
Jafo is in bed...lol.
I started to, but is it worth it?
I am obsessive/compulsive. It takes a lot of self restraint to leave that kinda stuff alone. I realize that some take it as me being a smart ass. OCD is real, and I'm the poster child...lol.
You did what?
I reckon spelling isn't one of his obsessions.
DisturbedComputer: I'm sorry I missed your post, but I'm only one man. :/ I had someone take a look at it, and they fixed a few issues. Here's as much as I can give you about your list:Stardock Central Component Manager - You can safely ignore this. You have a registration on your account for it, so it shows up. It will most likely be removed soon.Object Desktop (S) upgrade/renewal with ObjectDock Plus - Ignore the link, it's just a record that you have a registration on your account.Object Desktop - Ignore the link, it's just a record that you have a registration on your account.Object Desktop Renewal (1 year) - Ignore the link, it's just a record that you have a registration on your account.Object Desktop Ultimate (Upgrade) - Ignore the link, it's just a record that you have a registration on your account.IconX 1.10 - Works for me.RightClick 1.20 - Works for me.SkinStudio Professional 5.01 - Works for me.WindowFX 2 3.00a - Works for me.Bullet Candy - This is a video game, use Impulse.Object Edit - Discontinued, no longer available. (I recommend Notepad++.)BootSkin Edit - Discontinued, no longer available.BootSkin Vista Edit - Discontinued, no longer available.ControlCenter - Link now available.Desktop Gadgets - Discontinued, no longer available.Enhanced File Dialog - Discontinued, no longer available.WindowFX 3 - The link under WindowFX 2 actually links to this.Stardock Bitmaps - Discontinued, no longer available.Tab Launchpad - Discontinued, no longer available.TweakShell - Discontinued, no longer available.Tweak Vista - Link now available. It shows as Tweak7, but will install properly on Vista.Object Desktop - Ignore the link, it's just a record that you have a registration on your account.Object Desktop Premium Skins - Could you be more specific about what is missing for you?ObjectMedia - Discontinued, no longer available.DesktopX 4 - BetaDesktopX Professional - Link shows up if you purchased it. (Not a part of Object Desktop)Tweak7 - Link now available.SoundPackager - Link now available.IconDeveloper - Link now available.DesktopX - Link now available.Tiles - Beta
DesktopX Professional - Beta?
Sorry, copy/pasta error. That one has a valid link, but only if you purchased it (which he didn't). Updated my previous post.
All appears ok here too, now.
Snowman got his beloved RightClick secured! [e digicons]:')[/e]
The world is now a safe place to live in, once again....
Tweak7 and TweakVista point to the same file, Tweak7_enhanced_setup.exe 5,200,352bytes. Is that right?
Otherwise looking good, thanks Rosco!
(I presume DriveScan, ObjectZip, Object Desktop Launchpad are discontinued no longer available.)
Question.....it appears that all the MyColors themes require to install MyColors. Do we install MyColors for each and every theme? Is that a tad redundant and is it gonna wreak havoc with my registry?
Rosco_P thanks All stuff is here now and all DL work
as to these
I would not be able to Specify as to what is missing other then it's not in the list and it's in impulse
as for this one sorry if you might think I was/am trying to steal it but I do have it installed and have had it the hole time I got Objectdesk Top or since Impulse came out cause it's listed in it and according to Impulse it's installed but I just checked my all programs list and it's not their so I don't know why Impulse tells me it's installed and lets me install it (Or should I say Makes me believe it's installed) any case if you need this info from Impulse (DesktopX Pro 3/18/2010 V3.91 BETA) just clicked the run button in impulse I don't know if it is pro or not or what it's doing but here's the info on it (DesktopX Builder 4.o) about (3.91[b].051)
Thanks for getting the links and the missing one working
Ps Just so I know why is
Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords
listed on the new site but Bullet Candy is not
is it do to GC2 is a stardock game? and BC is not?
I know ... have to use Impulse for them... just curious
pss
ha ha that's why I put R.I.P.
I believe you only have to install Mycolors one time (wont swear on a bible) though
ha ha ... I had to skin the text
Hm, is MyColors working on all systems ? I think NOT.
Does all software work on all systems? I think NOT.
Whether it works on all systems or not is not the issue. MyColors is not used anymore, but the links are still available.
That is all I wanted to know. Just wondered, nothing else.
Yes, the installer detects what OS you're using, and installs the correct version.
Correct.
You only need to install the MyColors program once. To install other themes, just register those themes in MyColors, and install them from there.
This is actually a bug in Impulse. For some reason it couldn't tell the difference between Standard and Pro, so if you installed Standard, it also showed Pro installed. Annoying, I know, but there you have it. If you didn't specifically purchase Pro at any point, then you only had Standard, as that's what comes with Object Desktop.
Correct, GalCiv is Stardock, Bullet Candy is 3rd party.
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