Stardock & Vista Compatability - Spring Update
I told you it was coming...
Tuesday, May 22, 2007 by Zoomba | Discussion: OS Customization
About 4 months ago, I posted a small chart detailing several of Stardock's applications, their current status running on Windows Vista, and (if applicable) their targeted "Vista-Ready" date. Since the original list was posted in January, a lot has changed. Some of the original dates came to pass, some didn't, and it's about time we put up a more accurate and up-to-date list for the coming months.
| Vista Status | Vista Version | Testing Phase | Targeted Beta Date | Targeted Release Date | |
| DeskScapes | Ready | 1.0 | |||
| WindowBlinds | Ready | 5.5 | |||
| IconPackager | Ready | 3.2 | |||
| ObjectDock | Ready | 1.9 | |||
| Keyboard LaunchPad | Ready | 1.6 | |||
| LogonStudio Vista | Ready | 1.0 | |||
| KeepSafe | Ready | 1.1 | |||
| Multiplicity | Ready | 1.1 | |||
| CursorVista | Testing | 1.0 | Internal Alpha | Summer, 2007 | Fall, 2007 |
| TweakVista | Testing | 1.0 | Beta | Available to OD Subs | August, 2007 |
| DesktopX | Testing | 3.5 | Internal Alpha | Late Spring, 2007 | Summer, 2007 |
| IconDeveloper | In Development | 2.0 | Summer, 2007 | Fall, 2007 | |
| SkinStudio | In Development | 6.0 | Summer, 2007 | Fall, 2007 | |
| SoundPackager | In Development | 1.0 | July, 2007 | September, 2007 | |
| ObjectBar | In Development | 2.01 | Summer, 2007 | Summer, 2007 | |
| RightClick | In Development | 1.2 | Summer, 2007 | Summer, 2007 | |
| IconX | In Development | 1.2 | Summer, 2007 | Summer, 2007 | |
| ObjectEdit | In Development | Summer, 2007 | Summer, 2007 |
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Hey, where is <Insert Application Here>? I don't see it, does
that mean it won't ever get a Vista version?
The list above is a list of applications CURRENTLY supported under Vista, and what we have on the schedule to update in the next several months. Though the chart has items listed as "Fall" it really only goes up through the end of September/early October. If an application is not listed here, it's just not on the schedule to see either a beta or release prior to September. - Wow, it looks like all you guys are doing is making Vista updates
this year. Is Windows XP development dead?
Not by a long shot. WindowBlinds 6.0, SkinStudio 6.0, SoundPackager and IconDeveloper are all getting significant updates that will directly benefit our XP users. Development on Windows XP is alive and well and will be for some time to come. Most of us still have XP running on at least one system at the office, and at home. We want updates to XP products as much as you do! This list is just for people concerned over when their favorite apps will make it to Vista. - What about 64 bit support?
This article isn't about 64 bit support. While we do know that many of you are very concerned over this since you moved to 64-bit when Vista came out, we currently don't have a schedule we can give you. Certain items like WindowBlinds and IconPackager are definitely coming soon, and others such as DeskScapes and TweakVista already have 64-bit support. - Do These Versions Also Work on XP?
With the exception of Vista-specific applications such as DeskScapes, TweakVista, LogonStudio Vista, and CursorVista, all applications listed above work under WindowsXP. We try to be very clear when an application is Vista-only.
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Urban1
Reply #25 Saturday, May 26, 2007 4:33 AM
Reply #25 Saturday, May 26, 2007 4:33 AM
Why can't I see the Desktopx pro on stardock central? I have object desktop too. 
sdennis91
Reply #26 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 12:56 PM
Reply #26 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 12:56 PM
Seems sdc doesn't give us all beta's for some reason.
ZubaZ
Reply #27 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 1:47 PM
Reply #27 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 1:47 PM
DX Pro escaped before it was supposed to. It will be released when it's ready.
Those that were "lucky" enough to get it while available are taking their chances.
Those that were "lucky" enough to get it while available are taking their chances.
DandoB
Reply #29 Friday, August 17, 2007 7:54 AM
Reply #29 Friday, August 17, 2007 7:54 AM
A little confused. When an application like DX or OB say they are vista compatible, does this mean 32 bit, 64 bit or will it work on either. One last thought, when the updates are made would it be possible to include this information in the history?
ZubaZ
Reply #30 Friday, August 17, 2007 8:06 AM
Reply #30 Friday, August 17, 2007 8:06 AM
When an application like DX or OB say they are vista compatible, does this mean 32 bit, 64 bit or will it work on either.
From the article:
What about 64 bit support?
This article isn't about 64 bit support. While we do know that many of you are very concerned over this since you moved to 64-bit when Vista came out, we currently don't have a schedule we can give you. Certain items like WindowBlinds and IconPackager are definitely coming soon, and others such as DeskScapes and TweakVista already have 64-bit support.
This article isn't about 64 bit support. While we do know that many of you are very concerned over this since you moved to 64-bit when Vista came out, we currently don't have a schedule we can give you. Certain items like WindowBlinds and IconPackager are definitely coming soon, and others such as DeskScapes and TweakVista already have 64-bit support.
when the updates are made would it be possible to include this information in the history?
In Stardock Central, you can always click on the History button in teh lower pane (with the product description) and see what was changed
DandoB
Reply #31 Friday, August 17, 2007 9:17 AM
Reply #31 Friday, August 17, 2007 9:17 AM
That is what I did, but it only says vista compatible. This is why I'm confused on which one's it works with. So I can only guess that if it says vista compatible it means 32 bit and it will show 64 bit compatibility added in the history when its added. Is this correct?
ZubaZ
Reply #32 Friday, August 17, 2007 10:04 AM
Reply #32 Friday, August 17, 2007 10:04 AM
if it says vista compatible it means 32 bit and it will show 64 bit compatibility added in the history when its added.
Yes. Sorry for my misunderstanding.
Yukon28
Reply #34 Saturday, September 22, 2007 3:41 PM
Reply #34 Saturday, September 22, 2007 3:41 PM
When is CursorVista going to be released? They said beta this summer and release in the fall. It's fall now and we still have'nt even seen beta version. And when it does come out will we have to pay for it if we have Cursorxp as this is just an up grade?
MichaelG04_NEW
Reply #38 Thursday, August 7, 2008 12:17 PM
Reply #38 Thursday, August 7, 2008 12:17 PM
and still no iconX updates
what about winFX?
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Reply #21 Friday, May 25, 2007 7:44 AM