Starter background changer

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  1. zolookas

    zolookas MDL Junior Member

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    #1 zolookas, Dec 23, 2009
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  2. secr9tos

    secr9tos MDL Addicted

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    #2 secr9tos, Dec 23, 2009
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    I can't test it 'cause I don't have Win7 Starter but I looked at the source code instead:D. Good work.
     
  3. zolookas

    zolookas MDL Junior Member

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    #3 zolookas, Dec 23, 2009
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    I believe Home Basic has an option to change wallpaper. This application is meant for starter which can't do it :)
     
  4. secr9tos

    secr9tos MDL Addicted

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    #4 secr9tos, Dec 23, 2009
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    Oops. I meant Starter of course:D
     
  5. Rudi1

    Rudi1 MDL Member

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    I am tested your program inWindows 7 Starter N edition and work like a sharm!
    Thank you zolookas and happy holiday!:)
     
  6. zolookas

    zolookas MDL Junior Member

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    #6 zolookas, Dec 23, 2009
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    Happy holidays to you too :)

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    EDIT: New release 1.1 restores registry permissions on uninstall (needed if you are upgrading or upgraded Windows using Windows Anytime Upgrade and want to use Windows built-in background chooser)

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  7. PAYMYRENT

    PAYMYRENT MDL Developer

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    i have this in vb.net if anyone wants to play with it :p
     
  8. Bagheera

    Bagheera MDL Member

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    gonna test this one!
    Have bought a asus eee with win7 starter for the wife.....

    Ans yes i did f**ked up (black screen) hehehehe
    so this tool is needed :)

    you will hear from me...

    greetz. Bagheera
     
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  9. zolookas

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    #9 zolookas, Dec 24, 2009
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    Have you used any other wallpaper changers? It could be you have used the one which patches checksum.

    Anyway, I am going to release 1.2 with background color selection soon. Just need to test it on fresh Starter install.
     
  10. M.S.Y

    M.S.Y MDL Novice

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    Thank you, Sir​
     
  11. zolookas

    zolookas MDL Junior Member

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    Version 1.2 released with desktop background color selection support :)
     
  12. vladxed666

    vladxed666 MDL Senior Member

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    i Think he meant he killed the machine by using other methods of changing the wallpaper that resulted to a black screen.

    So he will try this one instead...
     
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  13. zolookas

    zolookas MDL Junior Member

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    Yes, I know. That question was not related with message about the release.
     
  14. vladxed666

    vladxed666 MDL Senior Member

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    #14 vladxed666, Dec 24, 2009
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    sorry just tryin to help... nice job with the color changer...

    I like how the program blends in with windows and the way you designed it to be built in with the shell...

    Im actually installit it slipstreamed onto a Win7 Lite Starter CD
     
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  15. zolookas

    zolookas MDL Junior Member

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    Ok, no problems :)

    Test if it works for you. And if you will find any bugs, report it here :)
     
  16. vladxed666

    vladxed666 MDL Senior Member

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    works perfectly here... I'm still installing Windows 7 Starter that have this tool slipstreamed...
    will post back after testing..
     
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  17. zolookas

    zolookas MDL Junior Member

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    Hold on, i think i have found how to change wallpaper without logging off :)
    So far, it seems it works :)
     
  18. Bagheera

    Bagheera MDL Member

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    Iam running a acronis backup now before i test the tool... i grabbed the latest..few sec. back thnxs.

    I f**ked up due to poking around in reg and dll's.. googled,tried to,f**ked..lol


    Am curious about this one...

    After backup, gonna test it...
     
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  19. vladxed666

    vladxed666 MDL Senior Member

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    alright... cancelled installation wiped out hard disk..

    Waiting for Update to Commence Deployment...
    :D
     
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  20. zolookas

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    #20 zolookas, Dec 24, 2009
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    Ok, 1.3 released. Now there is no need to log off unless you have changed background color (i have not found a way how to update it instantly). Maybe I will take a look into that tomorrow.

    And would anybody like to have an additional "Apply" button?