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RedneckDude
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Dreams No Worky Solved

May 4, 2025 7:54:48 PM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums

Hey guys, been a while. What codec do I need to get Dreams to run?

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Reply #1 May 4, 2025 8:08:02 PM
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Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. Not sure which codec, but I downloaded K-Lite codec pack, installed it and dreams seem to work for me.

Thank you
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Reply #2 May 4, 2025 8:59:52 PM
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Yeah, I remember now!  Thanks Jaz!

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Reply #3 May 4, 2025 9:01:12 PM
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Glad to help, Jim.

Thank you,

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Reply #4 May 4, 2025 9:08:49 PM
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Still not working.

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Reply #5 May 4, 2025 9:10:16 PM
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Maybe try, uninstall Deskscape, reboot immediately (important), download latest version available in your account product download page: https://store.stardock.com/myaccount/products. Install it, reboot immediately again.

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Reply #6 May 4, 2025 9:11:43 PM
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If you have not yet, try changing these setting first.

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Reply #7 May 4, 2025 9:37:50 PM
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Tried that, it was already set.

 

Uninstalled and then rebooted.....tried to reinstall and I see this:

 

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Reply #8 May 4, 2025 9:41:39 PM
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Ok, I restarted ObjectDesktop several times and back to normal.

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Reply #9 May 4, 2025 10:25:15 PM
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Ok, I restarted ObjectDesktop several times and back to normal.

Changing the 5 lb. hammer to the 15 lb. one often helps.  

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Reply #10 May 4, 2025 11:18:41 PM
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I have one hybrid dream working.  Seems like all hybrids work.  Only hybrids.

 

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Reply #11 May 5, 2025 7:21:58 AM
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It's funny but I just downloaded and ran ( with no issues ) my very first dream made 18 years ago 2007 , and it works fine . I run Deskscapes as is no tweeks along with K Lite Mega ( not sure I need it but have always had it installed ) latest version and all works fine ..... might be your video card causing your issue try an update or tweek on your card , see if that works ..

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Reply #12 May 6, 2025 12:54:16 PM
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It is a high end card, and fully updated.  I'm sure it's my system, but was hoping someone knew the answer. 

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Reply #13 May 6, 2025 7:40:10 PM
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I forgot, I did get a C++ error once.

 

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Reply #14 May 6, 2025 7:48:04 PM
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I installed all the C++ redistributables, and K Lite Mega. Still no joy

 

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Reply #15 May 6, 2025 10:27:58 PM
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Maybe something blocking it, Jim? Try a clean boot?

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Reply #16 May 7, 2025 1:12:09 AM
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I fixed it!!  I downloaded all the C++ redistributibles, the Windows Media Pack, and reset my graphics settings to normal.  All is well.

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Reply #17 May 7, 2025 1:34:02 AM
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I fixed it!!  I downloaded all the C++ redistributibles, the Windows Media Pack, and reset my graphics settings to normal.  All is well.

Tell Doc the 15lb was still too light... 

If ya can't fix it with a sledgie then ya doin' it wrong ...

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Reply #18 May 7, 2025 1:58:32 AM
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I fixed it!!  I downloaded all the C++ redistributibles, the Windows Media Pack, and reset my graphics settings to normal.  All is well.

Now that thar's good news!   

Quoting Jafo,
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ell Doc the 15lb was still too light... 

If ya can't fix it with a sledgie then ya doin' it wrong ...

Dammit Jafo, I only got one of these:

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