On Vista 64 Ultimate I am able to create a bootskin, but I'm unable to apply any of them, the defaults, or mine. 
Note that my boot drive is D: (not the usual C:), and I'm using bootskin pro v 1.00.027.
Object Desktop 2009 Official Support Thread
Post your thoughts, questions, issues with Object Desktop 2009 here.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 by Zargon | Discussion: Object Desktop
When Object Desktop 2009 is released, this is where the known issues will be posted. Please post your findings here as well. Thank you!
Notes and Known Issues: (all issues are being worked on at this time)
Theme Manager 3.0 (Published at 11am)
- Aero Midnight theme included as a .suite file for Object Desktop customers.
- My Desktop / Save My Desktop: Dreams, skins and cursors sometimes do apply when saved as part of a suite. Please apply through the Applications tab as a workaround at this time.
- Applications / Cursors: Sometimes cursors take two applies before applying.
- My Desktop / Create New Theme: The Download URL function is not working at this time.
- Please update SoundPackager before applying sounds through Theme Manager 3.0.
- Users will need to open SoundPackager one time to have sound packages show up in Theme Manager 3.0.
- Fixed - On systems that do not have MyColors installed, an error about the StardockWeather.ocx file not being registered will display when applying weather gadgets.
- The Aero Midnight skin does not extract and apply 100% of the time on faster hardware.
Deskscapes 2.5 (with XP support published at 1pm)
- With a Dream file applied dragging and dropping icons from the desktop to a folder does not work at this time.
- Please visit this web site to review video card requirement details. In short, AGP Video cards are not supported at this time. Future driver updates from NVIDIA/ATI will add support later this year. At that time only AGP 8x will be supported (4x/2x/1x bus speeds are not adequate to support dream functionality at low CPU).
- The Watercolor Dream may exhibit some distortion on Windows XP.
Bootskin Pro 1.0 (published at 6:30pm)
- There is a new WinCustomize gallery for Windows Vista bootskins. Boot skins created for XP will not work with Bootskin Pro.
- Bootskin Pro allows users to create boot skins for Windows Vista, so boot skins created for XP can be re-generated and uploaded to WinCustomize.
- Bootskin Pro Create boot skin tab will attempt to read your Object Desktop Ultimate serial from the registry. If the serial number field is blank, paste in your Object Desktop Ultimate serial number to create a boot skin.
- There may be an issue with .bootskin file associations on some systems.
WindowBlinds 6.3 (published on 11/18/2008)
- Windows Vista 64-bit users may need to reboot after install if skins do not apply correctly.
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Zargon
Reply #82 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:16 PM
Reply #82 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:16 PM
We have updated Soundpackager to fix the activation bug. We apologize for the inconvenience.
New version 1.10.025.
Zargon
Reply #83 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:20 PM
Reply #83 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:20 PM
Is there anything else I can try? Thank you for the help!
Deskscapes is probably not compatible with your Codec. Please check out the instructions (the list the Microsoft codec we are certified against) try using a codec manager to disable all codecs except the Microsoft MPEG decoder. That should resolve your issue.
Do the dynamic dreams fail to apply as well? Desktop Earth? Those do not rely on a video codec.
Zargon
Reply #84 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:22 PM
Reply #84 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:22 PM
We have not been able to reproduce the issue with Aero Midnight failing to apply. Can those exhibiting this problem please post how they updated applications? SDC or Impulse?
k10w3
Reply #86 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 10:08 PM
Reply #86 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 10:08 PM
Zargon0225
We have not been able to reproduce the issue with Aero Midnight failing to apply. Can those exhibiting this problem please post how they updated applications? SDC or Impulse?
I updated through Impulse. Since you've posted this, I tried updating through SDC (I was unaware that SDC even functioned anymore) -- Updates installed, but the problem persists....when applying Aero Midnight through theme manager, all aspects of the suite install except the Windowblind.
Incidentally, this whole update has turned into a train wreck for me. First, I figured the problem had to be on my end, so I uninstalled Impulse, noticed that the Impulse dock was "broken" - figured it had to be me, right? So, like I said, I uninstalled Impulse; then ran CCleaner, and TuneUp Utilities, rebooted and tried to reinstall Impulse from the website...in the middle of the install, it kept popping up that I needed to turn off my firewall, so I did that, but the problem persisted.
So THEN I figured the problem HAD to be with my Windows .NET framework, so I uninstalled that and tried to reinstall...and THAT failed from the Microsoft site. So I shot Microsoft an e-mail, and if I'm lucky, I'll hear back from them in a week. GREAT!
Unable to just leave things as they are, I downloaded the MS .NET framework file from a hippo file link, which appeared to download, but still, Impulse will not install, continues to pop up that box that says I need to turn off my firewall. 
You would think by now I would learn to wait a couple days before I try to access the new stuff from Impulse, but I'm very impatient (maybe because the Stardock staff enjoys teasing us for so long with the lovely new toys they're designing, by the time they're ready to be dispensed to the public, I'm like a hungry dog ready to eat my own young to get at the new stuff).
Anyway this domino effect cruise on my FailBoat has me ready to climb the walls...I have no idea whether the problem is with my computer, Impulse, Microsoft, the Devil, a curse placed on me by an ex-BF somewhere in my past, or WHAT, but I should probably learn to follow my Mom's lead and just be happy I can play solitare on my computer!
This was such a lovely way to spend my day off! I'm out of money, out of intoxicating beverages or other chemical means of calming down. I guess it's time for me to read a book or something.
Excalpius
Reply #87 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 10:11 PM
Reply #87 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 10:11 PM
Only AGP 8x provides the necessary bandwidth to run a dream. AGP 4x will not be supported.
Then why can VLC play full screen video on the desktop under XP and has been able to for years? Is there some fundamental difference between these two things? Genuinely curious.
Excalpius
Reply #88 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 10:25 PM
Reply #88 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 10:25 PM
PuterDudeJim
Reply #89 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 10:28 PM
Reply #89 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 10:28 PM
I usually pick just the Windowsblind to update (Aero Midnight in this case). The issue is that the blind never changes from my original. Icons will change or anything else if I select. But not the blind. Explorer will stop, then restart, and my old blind will still be sitting there. Any suggestions?
I had this problem. I changed the .suite file to a zip, then extracted it. Then I made the windowblind folder a zip, then changed it to a wba file. Now it is installed into windowblinds.
What Elvee said! LOL
xDeVsFaN1830x
Reply #91 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 10:32 PM
I usually pick just the Windowsblind to update (Aero Midnight in this case). The issue is that the blind never changes from my original. Icons will change or anything else if I select. But not the blind. Explorer will stop, then restart, and my old blind will still be sitting there. Any suggestions?
I had this problem. I changed the .suite file to a zip, then extracted it. Then I made the windowblind folder a zip, then changed it to a wba file. Now it is installed into windowblinds.
Reply #91 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 10:32 PM
PuterDudeJim
I usually pick just the Windowsblind to update (Aero Midnight in this case). The issue is that the blind never changes from my original. Icons will change or anything else if I select. But not the blind. Explorer will stop, then restart, and my old blind will still be sitting there. Any suggestions?
I had this problem. I changed the .suite file to a zip, then extracted it. Then I made the windowblind folder a zip, then changed it to a wba file. Now it is installed into windowblinds.
I just did the same, confirmed to work. Might i say, SLICK skin. Def a keeper.
La Forge
Reply #92 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 10:34 PM
Is there anything else I can try? Thank you for the help!
Deskscapes is probably not compatible with your Codec. Please check out the instructions (the list the Microsoft codec we are certified against) try using a codec manager to disable all codecs except the Microsoft MPEG decoder. That should resolve your issue.
Do the dynamic dreams fail to apply as well? Desktop Earth? Those do not rely on a video codec.
Reply #92 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 10:34 PM
Zargon0225
Is there anything else I can try? Thank you for the help!
Deskscapes is probably not compatible with your Codec. Please check out the instructions (the list the Microsoft codec we are certified against) try using a codec manager to disable all codecs except the Microsoft MPEG decoder. That should resolve your issue.
Do the dynamic dreams fail to apply as well? Desktop Earth? Those do not rely on a video codec.
Yes, I have not been able to get any Dream to apply. As I said, they all simply 'think' for a second as if the PC is trying to apply it, and then nothing happens after a moment. The wallpaper does flicker very very very briefly somewhere in there, but that's all I've ever noticed.
CivilWarrior82
Reply #93 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 10:51 PM
Reply #93 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 10:51 PM
what do i have to do to use the vista bootscreen, it asks for a serial number and my name, and i'm trying to use the free version what's the dealy-o? what do i do? i'm starting to get frustrated. ( i feel like kicking my pc in the teeth) lol
JavaFiend
Reply #94 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 11:04 PM
Reply #94 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 11:04 PM
I will post with the same problem with the aero midnight theme. Won't work for me either. I updated to theme manager 3.0 and did a reboot. Saw the theme and tried to apply, all works but the WB. I tried what one person wrote, to go back to windows desktop. That did not work. It also screwed up Iconpackager for me. Nearly all my files showed icons for a different file type. Finally fixed that, but still can't get aero midnight.
I am running XP SP3, with all updates through impulse. All other items updated and work fine.
Thanks Stardock for great products. Hope this issue can be resolved.
HG_Eliminator
Reply #95 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 11:06 PM
Reply #95 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 11:06 PM
what do i have to do to use the vista bootscreen, it asks for a serial number and my name, and i'm trying to use the free version what's the dealy-o? what do i do? i'm starting to get frustrated. ( i feel like kicking my pc in the teeth) lol
There is no free version for Vista: BootSkin Pro
BootSkin is free for Object Desktop subscribers and is coming soon as a stand-alone. BootSkin Pro is currently available for users of Object Desktop. Purchase Object Desktop today to start using BootSkin Pro.
the free version on the bootskin site is for XP only. :
BootSkin is FREE. So give it a try by downloading it from CNET Download.com
BootSkin is free for non-commercial use.
- Requirements:
Windows 2000/XP 256MB RAM 10MB HDD SPace
On Vista 64 Ultimate I am able to create a bootskin, but I'm unable to apply any of them, the defaults, or mine.
I have Mailed a bug report to SD support detailing the issue. I too am experiencing it.. I would send in a report to support@stardock.com with you system info pasted in it.
La Forge
Reply #96 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 11:14 PM
Reply #96 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 11:14 PM
Further info and questions regarding my issue and Deskscapes on XP SP3:
I do not have the Microsoft MPEG-2 Video Decoder because it is Vista-only from what I have read. What codec packs were used in testing 2.5 on XP? I have K-Lite 4.3.1 right now with no luck. As an FYI, I also confirmed I have DX9c installed successfully.
Also, since I'm on XP, I'm assuming that I don't need Desktop Windows Manager (DWM) running in any form, as I obviously don't have it. Can this be confirmed?
Lastly, when using the MS tool to select default MPEG2 codecs, I can occasionally make selections that will cause the Display Properties window to freeze. That is, I have one codec selected as default, try Dreamscapes, and it just dies on me right away. I then change to another Codec and the window freezes, forcing me to kill rundll32.dll.
I don't suppose any of this rings any bells? 
Bebi Bulma
Reply #97 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 11:15 PM
Reply #97 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 11:15 PM
DeskScapes is giving me an error that it won't work on my XP rig because it seems to think I have an AGP card, which is utter nonsense. I'm running a Radeon HD 2600xt 512mb, which is PCIe.
Argh, now it sorta applies if I select apply anyway, but then immediately I get a shitton of "Do you want to close this desklet?" prompts from Avedesk, and after I say no to all of them, all the labels disappear and the desktop goes black. 
CivilWarrior82
Reply #98 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 11:24 PM
what do i have to do to use the vista bootscreen, it asks for a serial number and my name, and i'm trying to use the free version what's the dealy-o? what do i do? i'm starting to get frustrated. ( i feel like kicking my pc in the teeth) lol
There is no free version for Vista: BootSkin Pro
BootSkin is free for Object Desktop subscribers and is coming soon as a stand-alone. BootSkin Pro is currently available for users of Object Desktop. Purchase Object Desktop today to start using BootSkin Pro.
the free version on the bootskin site is for XP only. :
BootSkin is FREE. So give it a try by downloading it from CNET Download.com
BootSkin is free for non-commercial use.
Requirements:
Windows 2000/XP 256MB RAM 10MB HDD SPace
On Vista 64 Ultimate I am able to create a bootskin, but I'm unable to apply any of them, the defaults, or mine.
I have Mailed a bug report to SD support detailing the issue. I too am experiencing it.. I would send in a report to support@stardock.com with you system info pasted in it.
ohh i see now blahhh that sucks thanks anyways
i was really hoping it was going to be a free version too
Reply #98 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 11:24 PM
HG_Eliminator
what do i have to do to use the vista bootscreen, it asks for a serial number and my name, and i'm trying to use the free version what's the dealy-o? what do i do? i'm starting to get frustrated. ( i feel like kicking my pc in the teeth) lol
There is no free version for Vista: BootSkin Pro
BootSkin is free for Object Desktop subscribers and is coming soon as a stand-alone. BootSkin Pro is currently available for users of Object Desktop. Purchase Object Desktop today to start using BootSkin Pro.
the free version on the bootskin site is for XP only. :
BootSkin is FREE. So give it a try by downloading it from CNET Download.com
BootSkin is free for non-commercial use.
Requirements:
Windows 2000/XP 256MB RAM 10MB HDD SPace
On Vista 64 Ultimate I am able to create a bootskin, but I'm unable to apply any of them, the defaults, or mine.
I have Mailed a bug report to SD support detailing the issue. I too am experiencing it.. I would send in a report to support@stardock.com with you system info pasted in it.
i was really hoping it was going to be a free version too
starkers
Reply #99 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 11:40 PM
Reply #99 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 11:40 PM
Just got BootSkin Pro and it does not apply any skins at all.... I just get an error message each time. Vista Home Premium x64, 8800GT @ 512, AMD Athlon x64 6400, Gigabyte S-Series GA-MA770 DS3.
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Reply #81 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:15 PM
I renamed the Aero Midnight Suite to a Zip file. Unzipped and zipped up the AeroMidnight WB folder, renamed to wba file and applied. It worked part of the way because when applying Windows desktop manager stopped. Restarted WDM and now the Blind works fine. Between this post and my last, I had Deskscapes running...which I normally dont.