<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" version="2.0"><channel><title>Stardock Forums » RSS Feed » Object Desktop Posts</title><link>https://feeds.feedburner.com/Stardock/Stardock_com/forum/166</link><copyright>© 2006 - 2026 Stardock Corporation. All rights reserved.</copyright><description>Recent Posts In Object Desktop</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 9:30:05 PM -0400</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 9:30:05 PM -0400</lastBuildDate><docs>http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html</docs><generator>Stardock Rss Generator v1.0</generator><managingEditor>info@stardock.com</managingEditor><webMaster>kwilas@stardock.com</webMaster><item><author>paulparisi</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/541282</comments><description><![CDATA[I only use  Object Desktop  and downloads are going to:   C:\Users\PaulParisi\Downloads\Stardock   They should be going to the redirected location, in my case:   C:\Users\PaulParisi\OneDrive -  COMPANY \Documents\Downloads\Stardock   This is where I have my downloads redirected to.  I would consider this a bug.  Thanks, Paul.  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/541282</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/541282</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 9:02:06 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2026-04-10T21:02:06-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Files are writing to the wrong location</title></item><item><author>dalchina</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/541169</comments><description><![CDATA[Hi, Just started using Windows 11- 25H2.  Whilst WindowBlinds, Icon Packager are ok, Object Desktop simply closes after a couple of seconds.  ObjectDesktopManager.exe file version 4.7.9510.27166, 9.7.0...  This is a day-old Windows 11 installation running Defender.  Ideas welcome. Thanks.  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/541169</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/541169</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 8:07:46 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2026-03-29T08:07:46-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Win 11 - closes after 1-2s</title></item><item><author>vaguh</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/541000</comments><description><![CDATA[Hello,  i just noticed i have 2 subscriptions running and i was wondering (as they look the same) if 1 subscription could be canceled.&nbsp;  What one is the shortest one i want to keep the longest running one if possible.  Thank you in advance.  Regards  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/541000</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/541000</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 6:28:51 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2026-03-08T06:28:51-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Do i need 2 subscriptions?</title></item><item><author>120m113</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/540860</comments><description><![CDATA[Okay, as a newbie in A.I., I see Stardock has two A.I. programs: DesktopGPT and now Clairvoyance. So, are they different? Is Clairvoyance just a more advance version of DesktopGPT?&nbsp;  &nbsp;  Just curious as I stick my toe into the A.I. water.  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/540860</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/540860</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 6:33:34 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2026-02-27T18:33:34-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Newbie A.I. Program Question.</title></item><item><author>linuxgurugamer</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/540887</comments><description><![CDATA[I've been a subscriber to a number of Stardock's packages over the years, it was just too much.  The individual items I own are Fences 6, ObjectDock 3 and Start11 v2  Apparently I had Object Desktop back in 2012.  Today I wanted to try out the Connection Explorer, so signed up for a 30 day trial.&nbsp; I downloaded and installed, but it is showing the packages I don't own as expired.&nbsp; Is there any way to get this updated for a 30 day trial?&nbsp; I'm really only interested (right now)...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/540887</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/540887</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 6:52:24 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2026-02-26T18:52:24-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Object Desktop trial turned into expired</title></item><item><author>juankkv</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/540438</comments><description><![CDATA[I would like to know why do I need to pay for the most recent version of Object Desktop when I already paid for one that was working fine, I had to reinstall windows...  The original installer is available for download, but it will pop up a screen requesting to pay for the updated version.  Thanks,  JC Castellanos  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/540438</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/540438</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 8:21:59 AM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2026-02-20T08:21:59-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Why renew License</title></item><item><author>Fiberbydesign</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/540831</comments><description><![CDATA[I'm trying out Clairvoyance Ai staff to evaluate a very long PDF file.&nbsp; Together, we found the need to install PYTHON , as the PDF file is 242Mb in size and it needs analyze it by chapter.  I've asked it to summarize each chapter and create a file that holds the summary, typical Q&amp;A, and study notes.&nbsp; It cannot create the completed summary in a file format that is saved on my PC.&nbsp; Can't figure out the issue.  Here are the final details it generated to share with Tech Suppo...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/540831</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/540831</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 1:29:49 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2026-02-12T13:29:49-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Clairvoyance Ai ability to write files</title></item><item><author>envoy</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/540830</comments><description><![CDATA[I just updated to OD3 from OD2. Now, when I add a link to a dock, several things have changed. OD3 no longer loads the icons from my icon folder. The inner containing folders are there but no icons. When I add an icon manually, it shows fine on the dock but looks different when I go into 'edit an icon'. See attached files. Note that the icon in the window is grayed out, yet the same window in an older link, made&nbsp; with OD2, is not grayed out.        This is the Add Icon menu-     I...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/540830</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/540830</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 6:42:39 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2026-02-11T18:42:39-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>ObjectDock 3 will not load my icon folder; and an anomaly that might be related</title></item><item><author>bdsams</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/540809</comments><description><![CDATA[  How to get into the Alpha for Clairvoyance    Today we announced a brand-new application, Clairvoyance.&nbsp; Clairvoyance&nbsp;is a new AI&nbsp;workspace&nbsp;that&nbsp;implements&nbsp;agents as "staff"&nbsp;who&nbsp;are assigned to "workspaces" on the user's local PC or Mac.&nbsp;Staff are presented as persistent entities that the user can interact with. When staff are added, they are given a name and the user chooses which workspace they will be in, what AI Provider they will use (Claude ...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/540809</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/540809</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:00:00 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2026-02-11T09:00:00</pubDateParsed><title>How to Access the Clairvoyance Alpha</title></item><item><author>sdRohan</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/540735</comments><description><![CDATA[A new beta has been released for Object Desktop Manager (ODM).  To receive the beta, you must have ' Enable Object Desktop Insider (Early Access) ' checked     or you can use this direct link:   https://stardock.cachefly.net/software/ObjectDesktop/ObjectDesktop_4.07-j113-Setup.exe   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/540735</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/540735</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 3:38:57 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2026-01-27T15:38:57-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Object Desktop Manager Beta 4.07</title></item><item><author>EDM_Gaymer</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/540682</comments><description><![CDATA[ Hi I'm trying to help a friend of mine, he's bought Object Desktop but is not seeing IconPackager on the list, is there a reason for this? Is it being discontinued? ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/540682</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/540682</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 8:37:34 AM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2026-01-20T08:37:34-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>IconPackager not on the list of apps</title></item><item><author>NerdsOfTech</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/526897</comments><description><![CDATA[One of my clients is missing all their icon references in ObjectDock 3.  When trying to add the icon 'folder' to the icon library, selecting a folder causes an error because the file selector filter isn't folders; for some reason, the filter is for icon files instead, resulting in a folder being able to be selected.  Also, after adding a  single  icon to the library, the icon doesn't appear.  Thus, the icon library is completely 'empty'  &nbsp;     ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/526897</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/526897</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 7:18:05 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2026-01-16T19:18:05-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>ObjectDock Icons Missing and Adding Folder to Library results in an Error</title></item><item><author>fourthz</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/540494</comments><description><![CDATA[My Object Desktop classic subscription is about to run out on January 18. Every time I click on the "Extend" button on my downloads page, I receive an error message that suggests that I ask for assistance, so that is what I am doing. Thanks!  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/540494</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/540494</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 6:55:45 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2026-01-15T18:55:45-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Cannot extend subscription</title></item><item><author>ramikattan</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/540279</comments><description><![CDATA[I tried a trial of Object Desktop and have been using a few of the apps.  Now I decided that it was worth subscribing, but when I tried to do so, I saw a price of $19.99 with the text "for 1." Could you please clarify what "for 1" means? I plan to use Object Desktop on a couple of PCs&mdash;does "for 1" refer to a single license, or is it for a 5-license package? Thanks!     ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/540279</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/540279</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 2:18:56 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2025-12-30T14:18:56-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Object Desktop subscription, what does "For 1" mean ?</title></item><item><author>davidb410</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/540172</comments><description><![CDATA[I have just paid for a 1 year subscription for Object Desktop but not received any links to the software or confirmation of purchase but the money has been taken from my paypal account but not received anything from you  David Bell   Moved to Object Desktop area   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/540172</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/540172</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 6:38:33 AM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2025-12-24T06:38:33-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Paid but not received any software [Resolved]</title></item><item><author>StorminNZ</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/540141</comments><description><![CDATA[2.3Mbps is an incredibly slow download. And yes, I did check that my normal connection speed was working fine. (400Mbps)  I don't expect download speeds at my actual connection speed. Even no where near. But 10-20Mbs seems like it would be reasonable.  Especially since this is paid for software, so given that, I would expect a somewhat higher service level...  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/540141</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/540141</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 7:43:50 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2025-12-21T19:43:50-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Installing a new app (connection Explorer) does start, but is downloading incredibly slowly. 2.3Mbps</title></item><item><author>StorminNZ</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/540135</comments><description><![CDATA[I'm trying to update Start11 v2. I click the Update button and it goes to say Downloading, but then nothing happens. Its just stalled on saying Downloading. Its been 10, 15, 30 mins now.     And it also won't let me cancel the update. ie CLicking on the X does nothing  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/540135</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/540135</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 7:41:32 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2025-12-21T19:41:32-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Trying to update an app (Start11 v2) stalls at download in the Object Desktop Interface</title></item><item><author>Ron Ousen</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/540095</comments><description><![CDATA[Just asking because I can't remember if the 'old' Object Desktop also allowed installation on multiple devices.   Moved to Object Desktop area   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/540095</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/540095</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:16:35 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2025-12-19T09:16:35</pubDateParsed><title>Does renewal of a classic subscription entitle you also for installation on up to 5 devices</title></item><item><author>Xsouldeath</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/540004</comments><description><![CDATA[Hi my feelings are extremely hurt that object desktop didnt automatically or ask me to make desktop shortcuts.&nbsp;  &nbsp;  This is a very important feature. Id like to request free object desktop for life for my brilliant idea and suffering.&nbsp;  This will elevate the user experience.&nbsp;  Furthermore, you are super respectable human beings instead if you give me my lifetime license  &nbsp; anyways.. another thing.. your app is asking me to give license or password when i have obj...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/540004</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/540004</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 7:09:44 AM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2025-12-14T07:09:44-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>No desktop shortcuts to object desktop stuff</title></item><item><author>JimFixes</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/539905</comments><description><![CDATA[As stated in the title and subtitle, I purchased Object Desktop and primarily used it for Fences 4. But today I began exploring it during some downtime and saw Fences 6 was available. After installing Fences 6, it asks for a product key or requests I buy one, which I have already done and which, based on the license information in the Object Desktop software, is valid until 4/4/2026.&nbsp;  Should all the programs available via Object Desktop not already be licensed by virtue of my Object Desk...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/539905</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/539905</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 6:42:22 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2025-12-07T18:42:22-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>I am thoroughly confused.</title></item><item><author>Cipsi-DJ</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/539691</comments><description><![CDATA[Hi I would like to know what has become of the lifetime licenses? Can I still get a lifetime licenses for Object Desktop?&nbsp;  I do not believe in paying for subscription plans for software!!!  I only like buying&nbsp;lifetime perpetual license planes that I can upgrade if and when I see it is needed to keep my software up-to-date and compatible with new Windows versions. Or if I see that the new software has great new features that I want than I may go-ahead and upgrade the software earli...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/539691</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/539691</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 7:36:31 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2025-11-24T19:36:31-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>What has become of lifetime licenses? Can I still get a lifetime licenses?</title></item><item><author>PoSmedley</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/539347</comments><description><![CDATA[So today my mic and cam stopped working. They worked fine yesterday. When I go into privacy settings for the mic I get the following pop up (see pic below). I dont get any popup for the cam but Settings closes when I try to go into the cams privacy settings.  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  ANY help will be gratefully appreciated as this impairs my ability to stream.  edit* forgot to mention I updated Start11 and Groupy yesterday but just shut the PC down afterwards.  &nbsp;     ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/539347</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/539347</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 7:08:28 AM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2025-11-03T07:08:28-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Webcam and Microphone No Longer Work- PLEASE HELP</title></item><item><author>nelsoncarvalho</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/539215</comments><description><![CDATA[Hi,   When opening the Object Desktop window, some products don't have the buttons on the right. The product image appears, but the open/install/uninstall buttons are hidden.  How do I fix this?  Thank you.  &nbsp;  Nelson Andr&eacute; Hofer de Carvalho  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/539215</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/539215</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 8:01:51 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2025-10-23T20:01:51-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Buttons are hidden</title></item><item><author>gizmoo2000</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/506042</comments><description><![CDATA[After recent updates on both of these apps, they now display&nbsp; "Reboot Required" next to the App name in Object Desktop, and they never clear no matter how many times you reboot. it does not seem to cause any problems, just strange.&nbsp;   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/506042</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/506042</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 3:42:57 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2025-10-21T15:42:57-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Reboot Required</title></item><item><author>beadams</author><comments>https://forums.stardock.com/539153</comments><description><![CDATA[I just purchased the Object Desktop product that is supposed to have 5 installs. I did this as a part of an "upgrade" that I was eligible for for $30.00. When I installed it, it said it was a "standalone" version. I am not able to install it on any other PCs. Can you help?  &nbsp;  Thanks  BA  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.stardock.com/539153</guid><link>https://forums.stardock.com/539153</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 7:47:19 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2025-10-18T07:47:19-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Object Desktop Upgrade</title></item></channel></rss>