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  1. VIDEO Stardock breaks new ground with ModernMix: Run Multiple Modern UI Apps in Desktop

  2. VIDEO Start Menu in Windows 8: Start8 Video Review

    In this review, Mike Fara at Windows8Forums.com shows you some of the features of Stardock's Start8. With this software, you will be able to bring back the "Start Menu" from Windows 7 and prior Windows versions, without any significant performance overhead.
  3. Windows 8 Enhance Windows 8 Desktop with StartW8: A Free Alternative to Start8

    It didn't take longfor a number of packages to appear to enable modification of the Windows 8 desktop to a more "traditional" look. I was trying Stardocks start8 when I discovered the free open source startW8 which I find to work better: StartW8 - Download
  4. Windows 8 Start menu for Win8 available for purchase

    Yes it's true... If you want Windows 8 but don't want the default Start screen then StarDock has created one for you to purchase. How well this will do against the free variants remains to be seen. Start8 includes: You can try the app for free for 30days and can be found here: Start8...
  5. Windows 8 Start 8: Put the Start Menu back in Windows 8

    Stardock has created a quick utility called Start 8 that sort of puts the Start Menu back on the desktop with a program bar tweak. Link Removed
  6. Windows 8 How to Bringing back the Windows “Start” menu on Windows 8 CP

    Some users find it difficult to use Windows 8 without start menu. Fortunately Stardock has released a small application called "Start8" Features: - Adds a “Start” menu to the Windows 8 taskbar - Enables quick access and searching of your installed applications - Adds Run...
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    Windows 7 Unicode Characters Failing to Display Properly (Font Settings May Be Repeatedly Corrupted Upon Resta

    For some reason Windows 7 (Home Premium, 64-bit) has recently stopped displaying Unicode characters correctly. I know its a Windows issue, not specific to a certain program, because the problem appears on Asian characters and symbols like the stars in my song ratings across various programs like...
  8. Windows 7 Windows Blinds question

    Just purchased Windows blinds , Always thought "Stardock" made junk but am very impressed with skin studio 7 . Its almost perfect ....but not 100 %. Ok , my question is .... Can i start changing .dlls like you can do normally when creating a VS ( visual style.) I'm under the impression that...
  9. Organize Windows 7's taskbar into Bins

    OneUp Industries , a company launched by the author of such notable Stardock applications as Fences and ObjectDock , has released a public beta of its first software offering. More...
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    Windows 7 Accidentally removed boot screen

    I tried to use StarDock's Bootskin Vista, but it removed the default windows loading animation and failed to replace it with the new one. It then failed to restore the default. I uninstalled it with no luck - the files have been changed. I then tried running various restore programs found...
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    Windows 7 Whats your Desktop look like?

    For me, I like Eyecandy. And while Windows 7 itself offers some, I want even more. Though neither of these solutions are free at the moment they are at least more than a start. The first one is Aston2 Which will fancy up the start menu, desktop, and whole more. And at least it works great with...
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    Windows 7 Thanks Stardock -- How to change W7 7057 Hideous Logon Screen (X-64/86)

    Thankgoodness for guys like Stardock. If you really HATE the pale blue "Girlie" logon screen with that rediculuous "Peace Dove" (ZAP it someone) please then GOOD news. Stardocks LOGONSTUDIO works on both X-86 and x-64 versions of W7. Whilst the supplied screens aren't very adventurous you...
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    Windows 7 How to Change Windows 7 Beta 1 Login Screen Logon Studio Wont Work

    I want to change the login screen on my Windows 7 beta 1. I tried Stardock Login Studio and it does not work. How can I change the picture? Also when will WinBlings support Windows 7 Beta 1? I think Stardock should support Windows in Beta release.
  14. Windows 7 DreamScene in Windows 7 !!!

    Hey People I got DreamScen running good in Win7... here Link for DreamScene Download Link Removed - Not Found (Right Click & Install as Admin) Then grab DeskScapes from Here Stardock.com - Your Edge In Software (Grab Vista one & Install as Admin & in Vista...
  15. Windows 7 How to Customize Windows 7 Mouse Cursor with CursorXP

    I have always hated the standard cursors that come with any version of Windows so I bought a second party software namely Cursor XP from Stardock. I finally got it to work in 7. The standard settings in 7 do not allow you to mirror your mouse, ( switch it from pointing left to pointing right.)...
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    Windows 7 Software that gives you one install or

    There are several software programs around including shareware that you can only install once or twice before you have to shall we say beg, plead, or whatever to have your reinstall amount reset so that you can use the program again. Name a few no problem, Dap ( Download Accelerator) 3...
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    Windows Vista Enhancing Your Desktop Experience with Stardock: Themes, Toolbars, and More

    Anyone else try Stardock's line of goodies for sprucing up your desktops? From themes to toolbars to icons and a lot more. While it may get a little costly it can also be a lot of fun and a great learning experience. I for one love AERO and only hope it improves even more. Eye candy is my...
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    Windows Vista Icon Packager

    well i've read about the iconpackager of stardock and it is a really nice software except that i wil have to buy it, which i'm not allowed to. is there a similar freewrae???:confused: