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DreamScene + DreamScene Extras

Our members report in Keznews forum the download link to DreamScene and DreamScene.
download - comments - 6.2.2007

True about Windows DreamScene

Microsoft is finalizing testing of Windows DreamScene through a Technical Preview phase. The technology preview bits will be made available very soon. Stay tuned for more updates.
windows - comments - 3.2.2007

Windows DreamScene released!

In early July, I wrote about The Ultimate Teams intention to ship the remaining promised Ultimate Extras (DreamScene and the remaining Language Packs) by the end of the summer.
microsoft - comments - 25.9.2007

How to Uninstall DreamScene from Windows 7

Windows 7 does not officially support Windows DreamScene feature, which introduced in Windows Vista as Ultimate Extras, and allows user to set a video or animation as desktop background wallpaper.
windows - comments - 14.6.2009

Windows DreamScene Content Pack

Even though DreamScene is still technically a preview release, Microsoft has just posted a little Content Pack featuring 4 new animated backgrounds.
windows - comments - 14.3.2007

How to Install and Enable DreamScene in Windows 7

Windows DreamScene, a feature which allows a video clip, movie show, slideshow or animated image and picture to be set as the desktop background in Windows Vista has been removed in Windows 7, in favor of Desktop Slideshow wallpaper auto rotator. Although Windows 7 no longer supports DreamScane, the DreamScene function can still be manually added and installed into Windows 7 with a little hack in order to turn on and enable the DreamScene support in Windows7.
windows - comments - 13.1.2009

Microsoft announces DreamScene for Windows Vista

Your desktop background comes to life with Windows DreamScene. When you download this Ultimate Extra, you can select a video for your desktop background the same way you select a stationary picture.
windows - comments - 8.1.2007

So where is Vista Ultimate Extra "DreamScene" ?

Windows Vista Ultimate users began to receive the first set of "Ultimate Extras". But arguably the most anticipated Ultimate Extra was not there -- Windows DreamScene.
windows - comments - 2.2.2007

Dreamscene Preview Ultimate Extra available

Microsoft have just released the 'Dreamscene Preview' Ultimate Extra to users of the Ultimate Edition of Windows Vista.
windows - comments - 13.2.2007

DreamScene RTM dated July 19, Microsoft: what took so long?

As reported by a bunch of shops, Duke Nukem Forever Dreamscene was finally delivered to consumers who shelled out mega bucks for the ultimate operating system offered by Microsoft.
microsoft - comments - 26.9.2007

Windows 7 Build 7077 x64

Just 2 days ago the x86 flavor of build 7077 leaked to the intertubes, and, as rumored, x64 has slipped past the watchful eye of the Sinofsky Secret Police, so those of you who have postponed the upgrade because you dont want an outdated architecture can finally get the latest and greatest to escape from the gates of Redmond.
download - comments - 9.4.2009

Microsoft Is Defending x64 Windows Vista

The 64-bit editions of Windows Vista have came under assault recently (read about it here and here), especially when it comes down to the kernel mode code signing security mitigation introduced in the x64 versions of the operating system.
windows - comments - 3.8.2007

Windows 7 Build 7057 x64 Surfaces

Those of you who have postponed downloading this shiny new build because of its ancient architecture can now grab it as the x64 flavor of this build has been spotted in the wild only 2 days after the x86 flavor leaked.
download - comments - 13.3.3009

Windows Vista Activator 2007 x86 and x64

Windows Vista Activator 2007 Activate Windows Vista Completely. Now support for both Windows Vista x86 and x64.
download - comments - 8.7.2007

Windows 7 Beta 1 Build 7000 x64 download

File Name: 7000.0.081212-1400_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULXFRE_EN_DVD.ISO
download - comments - 8.1.2009

Windows 7 build 7229 download x86 and x64

Windows 7 Build 7229 x86 & x64 will leak within few minute. It is expected that Zukona from Russia will leak windows 7 Build x86. The thread is started by saying members of the Technical Adoption Program (TAP) was given the 7229 build.
download - comments - 11.6.2009

Windows 7 RTM 7600 download x86 and x64

Windows 7 RTM 7600 ( 7600.16384.090710-1945 ) download is here. Enjoy it!
download - comments - 12.7.2009

Windows Live OneCare 2.0 Beta finaly with x64 support

In an email sent to Windows Live OneCare testers, Microsoft confirmed the imminent start of the OneCare 2.0 beta program. Designated as a "pre-premiere", OneCare 2.0 will not be available as a public beta initially.
download - comments - 5.7.2007

NEW Activation crack for Windows Server 2008 SP1 x64

Ok How Active Windows Server 2008 ? Super Simple!!!
download - comments - 17.10.2008

How to Activate Windows 7 Beta 1 Build 7000 x86 and x64

How to Activateactivate windows 7 beta 1 build 7000 x86 and x64? Try this - Microsoft windows 7 activation ver 1.0 by wocarson.
download - comments - 29.12.2008

Windows 7 beta build 6936/7000 x64 Activator

Windows 7 64Bit Activation By Orbit30. NOTE: this method is based on windows 7 build 6936 64Bit AND NOW FOR 7000 x64 as well
download - comments - 8.1.2009

Windows 7 RC build 7100 x86 and x64 download

Microsoft just cant keep these builds to themselves, eh? Yet another build has managed to slip past the watchful Redmond eye, this time being build 7100.0.winmain_win7rc.090421-1700, which is the official RC build that will be officially released by Microsoft in May.
download - comments - 24.4.2009

Windows 7 RC build 7100 x86/x64 download

Microsoft has just announced the availability of the Windows 7 Release Candidate for MSDN and TechNet customers. In addition, we have confirmed that it is also available on Microsoft Connect for those enrolled in the Windows 7 test program.
download - comments - 30.4.2009

Windows 7 Build 7137 download x32 and x64 + screenshots

First diwnload links of Windows 7 Build 7137 download x32 and x64 available here!
download - comments - 27.5.2009

Windows 7 Build 7232 x64 VHD Image Download

Leaking of Windows 7 Builds still continues even after availability Windows 7 Release Candidate. We have seen Windows 7 Build 7201, Build 7227, Build 7229 & Build 7231 leaked on internet as ISO image or VHD Image.
download - comments - 16.6.2009

Windows 7 64-Bit x64 Direct Download Links

User who only wants to download Windows 7 installation files via official and verified source can choose to download the ESD files instead, which contains setup1.box, setup2.box and a edition-specific Windows 7 setup installer, and not in ISO format, although its easy to make a bootable Windows 7 DVD or ISO with the unloaded Windows 7 setup files.
download - comments - 25.10.2009

Windows Server 2003 and XP x64 Editions Service Pack 2

There have been a few articles floating around on the Internet since we released the private beta of Windows Server 2003 SP2 a couple of weeks ago. To remove any mystery or speculation about what this Service Pack 2 is about, I thought I would take a couple of minutes to lay it out.
windows - comments - 2.8.2006

Download Windows 7 Build 7048 x64 (64-bit) Edition

Windows 7 Build 7048, which may possibly to become the release candidate for upcoming Windows 7 operating system, has had its 64-bit (x64) installation files leaked on Internet. The leaked x64 Windows 7 Build 7048 appears to have the same build number with the Windows 7 Build 7048 screenshots leaked previously, which is version 6.1.7048.0 (winmain.090219-1845).
download - comments - 3.3.2009

Windows 7 Build 7106 Chinese Version - x86 & x64 Leaked

Yesterday a rumor started floating on internet that Windows 7 build 7106 will get leaked in 24 hours. However no one took this rumor seriously as their was no evidence or screenshot from claimer
download - comments - 12.4.2009

Windows 7 RTM 7600 x86 and x64 activator - time crack

Here are 2 ways how to activate Windows 7 RTM 7600 x86 and x64.
download - comments - 14.7.2009

Windows DreamScene Content Pack Released

Today another Windows Vista Ultimate Extra was released to Windows Update: a Windows DreamScene Content Pack.



The pack contains four new DreamScene videos:



- A field of thistle, with a bee gathering pollen

- The rushing water of a forest stream

- A streetlamp reflected in a puddle, with softly falling rain

- Orange wisps flowing in a computer-generated scene



The videos are only available to those Vista Ultimate users who have installed the Windows DreamScene Preview. If you've got the DreamScene Preview installed, check for Windows Updates to get the DreamScene Content Pack.




jcxp.net - 14.03.2007

Windows Vista 'DreamScene' Available

Microsoft on Wednesday made available a beta of the second "Ultimate Extra" for Windows Vista, which is available for download free of charge for those who purchased the Ultimate Edition of the new operating system. Called DreamScene, the extra lets users put videos as their desktop background...
betanews.com - 16.02.2007

Microsoft releases Windows DreamScene

In early July, I wrote about The Ultimate Team's intention to ship the remaining promised Ultimate Extras (DreamScene and the remaining Language Packs) by the end of the summer. Unfortunately summer never really came to Seattle this year-so we missed our cue. That being said, we are pleased to announce that Windows DreamScene is now available.

As most of you already know, Windows DreamScene transforms your desktop from a static wallpaper image into a full-motion video. In conjunction with Stardock, we're pleased to also offer a number of cool, new animated DreamScene desktops, including "Aurora". Additionally, you can use your own videos as DreamScene desktops or visit Stardock's Dream.WinCustomize.com website to download Stardock's DeskScapes (an add-on to DreamScene) as well as a collection of fabulous content created by Stardock and members of the Ultimate community.


neowin.net - 26.09.2007

Dreamscene preview available.

Microsoft have made available a preview of dreamscene for Vista Ultimate users.



The full version of Dreamscene was not published with other Ultimate Extras at Vista's launch and now a functional preveiw version can be downloaded from Vista's Windows update feature.



The release date of the full version is still unknown.




jcxp.net - 14.02.2007

Windows DreamScene coming soon on Ultimate

Windows Vista Ultimate users began to receive the first set of "Ultimate Extras". But arguably the most anticipated Ultimate Extra was not there -- Windows DreamScene.

Windows client director, Jeff Putt has confirmed that this extra will not be available in its final form immediately after launch. However, a technology preview may be coming soon for Windows Vista Ultimate users who want to give it a try.

Windows DreamScene enables users to use looping high-definition video content (MPEG, WMV) as an animated wallpaper. Thanks to the new 3D accelerated desktop in Windows Vista, the animated wallpaper uses virtually no CPU (just a little for decoding the video).

Microsoft demonstrated Windows DreamScene yesterday at the launch event which showed Windows DreamScene using an animated wallpaper created by Stardock . The wallpaper they showed will be available exclusively at Neowin.net's partner site, WinCustomize .com, in February.

More information on public availability for Windows Vista Ultimate users is expected soon.


neowin.net - 30.01.2007

Dreamscene Preview Ultimate Extra available

Microsoft have just released the 'Dreamscene Preview' Ultimate Extra to users of the Ultimate Edition of Windows Vista. Dreamscene, which was revealed at CES 2007, was missing from the lineup of extras at the launch of Vista, as it needed further work. This preview release allows Ultimate Edition users to see what the final technology will be like once the final version is released to the public.

Your desktop background comes to life with Windows DreamScene. When you download this Ultimate Extra, you can select a video for your desktop background the same way you select a stationary picture. You can choose one of the high-quality looping videos that we've included, or use a video from a company that produces content for DreamScene. You can even use your own video as a background.

To download Dreamscene, click the Windows Update or Ultimate Extras shortcut on your start menu, and click the 'Check for new updates' link.


neowin.net - 14.02.2007

Microsoft unveils Windows DreamScene

Tonight at CES Microsoft introduced users to Windows DreamScene (code-name Motion Desktop). DreamScene is a Windows Vista Ultimate Extra designed to enable users to use high-definition video content as their desktop background.

During the demonstration, Microsoft showed how little CPU DreamScene uses thanks to its utiliziation of the Desktop Windows Manager (DWM).

Microsoft tapped WinCustomize.com (a Neowin.net partner) to host third-party created content on a new site called Dream.WinCustomize.com. Microsoft also worked closely with Stardock during the development of DreamScene and to produce the 3D rendered content including Aurora.


neowin.net - 08.01.2007

Dreamscene cracked, now runs on regular Vista

Microsoft has been hard at work trying to bundle a set of special goodies to reward people who shelled out the cash for Vista Ultimate, such as Dreamscene, a bundle of animated wallpapers that uses Vista's advanced compositing display engine.

Well, the hackers have been hard at work dissecting how Dreamscene works and have come up with a method to run the program under any version of Windows Vista, whether it be a Business edition or just Home Basic.


neowin.net - 11.05.2007

Stardock to announce DeskScapes 2.0 Vista Ultimate Extras going the Way of the Dodo

Long Zheng: Windows Ultimate Extras is losing value faster than the US dollar as one of the few extras is soon to be superseded by a free third-party application that works not only on Vista Ultimate, but Home Premium and Business versions as well. That extra would be DreamScene, that third party would be Stardock and that application would be DeskScapes 2.0. Those grumpy looking people in the corner would be Ultimate Extra advocates.



Tomorrow, Stardock will announce DeskScapes 2.0 the second version of its desktop background visualiser tool for Windows Vista. Formerly DeskScapes was an extension to the DreamScene extra, allowing for dynamic generated Dreams on top of just the motion videos allowed by DreamScene itself. Now, both formats will be supported by DeskScapes 2.0 without the requirements for DreamScene or Vista Ultimate.




winbeta.org - 13.11.2007

DreamScene RTM dated July 19, Microsoft: what took so long?

After Dreamscene was finally released, the anger built up over the months was somewhat subdued amongst Windows Vista Ultimate users. And yet, everyone was quite curious on what took so long, as there didn't seem to be much of a difference between the beta preview released on February 28 (build 16455) and the final (build 16504) released yesterday. Well, unfortunately, what was discovered only raises mor questions. Dreamscene's core component, Dreamscene.dll, had some interesting information other than just build numbers embedded within. According to the PE header and build string of the library, the final Dreamscene build was compiled on July 19, 2007. Not only does that mean that there were a mere 49 builds in a grand total of 141 days, but one must ask, what exactly was Microsoft doing, other than testing of course, in the 68 days between build and release?


neowin.net - 26.09.2007

Windows Home Server x64 Connector Announcement Coming at CES 2008

Good news is on the way for those of you who wish to use Windows Home Server with x64 home computers.



As many of you know, the Windows Home Server Connector does not currently support x64 home computers, which has caused a lot of frustration and angst amongst early adopters of the x64 platform. Microsoft have previously announced that they would provide x64 support for machines running Windows Vista (check out our Q&A with the WHS Team for more) - those of you running Windows XP x64 will have to upgrade, unfortunately.




winbeta.org - 30.11.2007

Ultimate Extras, Two Weeks and Counting

We are in the final two weeks of summer and still no word on what or if anything is happening with Ultimate Extras. The Ultimate Extra blog still hasn't been updated since July 2nd when it said it intended to deliver DreamScene and the Language Packs by the end of summer.I don't know about you, but I am beginning to think they won't make it.




winbeta.org - 08.09.2007

Exploring Windows XP Professional x64 Edition

In this overview of Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Columnist Charlie Russel explains what hardware and software it supports...
WindowsXP/expertzone - 04.01.2006

Windows DreamScene released!

Barry Goffe: In early July, I wrote about The Ultimate Teams intention to ship the remaining promised Ultimate Extras (DreamScene and the remaining Language Packs) by the end of the summer. Unfortunately summer never really came to Seattle this yearso we missed our cue. That being said, we are pleased to announce that Windows DreamScene is now available.



As most of you already know, Windows DreamScene transforms your desktop from a static wallpaper image into a full-motion video. In conjunction with Stardock, were pleased to also offer a number of cool, new animated DreamScene desktops, including Aurora. Additionally, you can use your own videos as DreamScene desktops or visit Stardocks Dream.WinCustomize.com website to download Stardocks DeskScapes (an add-on to DreamScene) as well as a collection of fabulous content created by Stardock and members of the Ultimate community.



While we are excited about shipping DreamScene, the remaining 19 language packs are, unfortunately, not yet ready for release. Recently we realized that Ultimate customers who tried to install the language packs that shipped earlier this year were experiencing an unacceptably high number of failures during installation. We continue to make delivering the highest quality, most secure Extras our top priority, and we will not ship any Extra until it is absolutely ready. We know this is disappointing, and again we apologize, but we are working hard to ensure that all of the remaining language packs will be ready for release by the end of October.



On a different topic, as the broad beta for Windows Vista SP1 nears, people have noticed that the screen which welcomes customers to Windows Ultimate Extras has changed. Our intent in making this change was simply to broaden the definition in anticipation of a broader range of Ultimate Extras being available in the futurethat do not necessarily map to the original, narrow definition.



While I can understand how community sites and bloggers may have read the new definition and assumed that Microsoft is not shipping any more Extras, in reality the opposite is true. In addition to the remaining Language Packs, we plan to ship a collection of additional Windows Ultimate Extras that we are confident will delight our passionate Windows Vista Ultimate customers. We will shed more light on these plans once the Language Packs are finally dislodged from our delivery pipeline!



Thanks for your patience and your continued support.



I look forward to sharing more positive news in the near future.



Barry Goffe

Director, Windows Vista Ultimate

Microsoft Corporation




winbeta.org - 25.09.2007

Frequently asked questions about Windows XP Professional x64 Edition

Columnist Charlie Russel answers questions about Windows XP Professional x64 Edition that have appeared frequently in the new (and very active) Microsoft Windows 64-bit Newsgroup...
WindowsXP/expertzone - 04.01.2006

Let There Be Extras!

After months and months without seeing any updates to the so called "cutting-edge programs", "innovative services" and "unique publications" that we like to call Ultimate Extras, users finally received a shred of hope for the long forgotten feature after the final version of Windows DreamScene appeared on Windows Update for those running Windows Vista Ultimate edition.



In the past months, Ultimate Extras have undergone mass criticism from users and the media due to the slow development and lack of releases. Ultimate Extras are considered the selling point for many, and are what encouraged many to dish out the extra $200 for the all-in-one, Ultimate, version. However, Extras turned out to be nothing but a series of disappointments. A mere four extras had been released since Vista's release, and users have been all but impressed, some have gone as far as to say they were conned.



Today, the gears are finally in motion after the Ultimate Extras team announced the release of the final version of Windows DreamScene. The final release now includes a total of eight "DreamScenes", three of which are new to today's release.




jcxp.net - 26.09.2007

Windows Vista Ultimate Extras, Less than 3 days and counting

Microsoft has 2 & 1/2 days left until Summer ends and the first day of fall officially starts. and still no word on what or if anything is happening with Ultimate Extras. The Ultimate Extra blog still hasn't been updated since July 2nd when it said it intended to deliver DreamScene and the Language Packs by the end of summer.
"We intend to ship Windows DreamScene and the remaining 20 Language Packs by the end of the summer. We will not ship the last two Extras showcased in January (Windows DreamScene and the remaining 20 Language Packs) until they meet the high quality bar required by our enthusiastic customers-and we believe that we can achieve that bar by the end of this summer".
I don't know about you, but I am beginning to think they won't make it. It's a real shame that a huge corporation fails to keep its Software users up-to-date on whats going on with the development of the extras.


neowin.net - 20.09.2007

Microsoft Launches New Windows Vista Ultimate Extras

Despite no announcement being made on UltimatePC.com, Microsoft have released a new sound scheme and a content pack for Windows DreamScene as part of its Windows Vista Ultimate Extras offerings for customers who purchased the Ultimate edition of Vista.

After installing the sound pack customers get Ultimate Extras Pearl and Glass sound schemes and additional Windows DreamScene Content.

For those who have been waiting for Ultimate Extras perhaps this is a sign that more is to come from the software giant.


neowin.net - 23.04.2008

Dream.WinCustomize.Com Launched!

As reported earlier, Microsoft has made a preview of its animated wallpaper Ultimate Extra, Windows DreamScene available.

Today, Neowin.net partner site, WinCustomize .com, has launched the officially sanctioned Windows DreamScene community, Dream.WinCus tomize.com in which users of Windows DreamScene can download additional animated wallpapers (right now) that are in the new .Dream format that has been designed with animated wallpapers in mind.

Artists can also create and submit their own animated wallpapers to Dream.WinCustomize.com. The site's new preview system allows users to see animated wallpapers in a preview before downloading as well.


neowin.net - 14.02.2007

Animated wallpapers no longer just for the Vista elite

Animated wallpapers have been one of the “Extras” that Microsoft has touted as a selling point for customers of its priciest Windows Vista SKU. But now Stardock is bringing animated wallpapers to the Vista masses.

Stardock, a Gold Certified Microsoft partner, worked with Microsoft on DreamScene — a desktop-display feature that allows users to make looped, full-motion video their desktop wallpaper (as opposed to using static images only for background wallpaper). After a number of delays, Microsoft finally released DreamScene in September 2007.

Stardock helped to create much of the initial wallpaper content for DreamScene and then went on to release DeskScapes 1.0 for Vista Ultimate users interested in enhancing DreamScene. With DeskScapes 2.0, Stardock has decided to make animated wallpapers avaialble to users of Vista Business, Home Premium and Ultimate users. The Standard edition of the product will be available as a free download; an enhanced version with additional features and “premium” content also will be availbale for $19.95.


neowin.net - 13.11.2007