DeskScapes 8
What is DeskScapes 8? (from Stardock)
DeskScapes gives you the capability to animate and customize the wallpaper on your Windows desktop. Choose one of the animated wallpapers already included with DeskScapes, or use your own images WMV files to personalize your desktop. Choose from over 40 effects to apply to any wallpaper. Effects include: black and whit... Read more
Overview
DeskScapes 8 is a software program developed by Stardock. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The setup package generally installs about 25 files and is usually about 24.35 MB (25,535,080 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 85% of users of DeskScapes 8 come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and Germany.
Program details
URL: www.stardock.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\DeskScapes8
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\DeskScapes8\uninstall.exe" "/C:C:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\DeskScapes8\Uninstall\uninstall.xml"
Estimated size: 24.35 MB
Files installed by DeskScapes 8
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DeElevate.exe - DeElevate Application (De-elevation tool)
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DeElevate64.exe
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deskscape.dll - Stardock DeskScapes 8
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Deskscapes.exe - DeskScapes 8
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Deskscapes64.exe
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DeskscapesConfig.exe - DeskScapes 8 Configuration app
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deskscapeshybrid.dll - Stardock Deskscapes 8 (Stardock Deskscapes Hybrid engine)
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DS8Srv.exe - Stardock DeskScapes 8 Service
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DreamControl32.dll
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DreamMaker.dll
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DreamMaker.exe
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deskscapes.dll - Stardock DeskScapes (DeskScapes)
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DSHost.exe - DSHost Application
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sdactivate.exe - Activate (Product Activation)
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uninstall.exe (by Indigo Rose) - Setup Factory Runtime (Setup Application)
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deskscapesvideo.dll
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DSFix.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- deskscapes.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'DeskscapesMenu' with a class of {EC654325-1273-C2A9-2B7C-45D29BCE68FB}.
Service
- DS8Srv.exe runs as a service named 'Stardock DeskScapes 8' (DeskScapes8) "Stardock DeskScapes 8 Service".
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
Deskscapes64.exe |
Memory: | 2.25 MB | |
User CPU: | 0.00000498% | |
CPU cycles/sec: | 458 | |
I/O reads/min: | 0 Bytes | |
DS8Srv.exe |
Memory: | 1008 KB | |
CPU cycles/sec: | 641 | |
How do I remove DeskScapes 8?
You can uninstall DeskScapes 8 from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program DeskScapes 8, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove DeskScapes 8.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 50%
Win 7 8%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 |
50.00% |
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Windows 7 |
50.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
33.33% |
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Windows 8 |
16.67% |
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Windows 10 Pro |
8.33% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
8.33% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
8.33% |
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Windows 8 Pro with Media ... |
8.33% |
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Geography
85.19% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
85.19% |
Canada |
3.70% |
Germany |
3.70% |
United Kingdom |
3.70% |
GL |
3.70% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
20.00% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
20.00% |
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American Megatrends |
20.00% |
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Intel |
10.00% |
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Alienware |
10.00% |
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Acer |
10.00% |
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ASUS |
10.00% |
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Common models |
MSI MS-7592 |
12.50% |
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HPE-450f |
12.50% |
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HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
12.50% |
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Gateway FX6840 |
12.50% |
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Dell Inspiron 5720 |
12.50% |
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Dell Inspiron 1764 |
12.50% |
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About Stardock
Stardock is a software development company that initially developed for the OS/2 platform, but switch to Windows.
Publisher URL: www.stardock.com