jargen Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 Hi,Is it possible to have a program as my desktop or have a program "locked" at desktop level. I want a browser in replacement for my desktop.Any Help?Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bludgard Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 Sure.Here's a video tutorial:http://www.metacafe.com/watch/745360/website_as_desktop_background/Welcome to Windows Forum,jargen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jargen Posted August 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 Sure.Here's a video tutorial:http://www.metacafe.com/watch/745360/website_as_desktop_background/Welcome to Windows Forum,jargen. How would i do this for windows 7? and how could i make it work with other programs ie. windows live mail program as desktop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bludgard Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 Go to Windows Explorer>right-click Desktop>properties>follow tutorial.I would assume it would be the same for Windows Live Mail?Use your favorite search engine for other apps.Let us know how it works out for you. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bludgard Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 EDIT:Sorry,give me a moment.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bludgard Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 EDIT:More research needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bludgard Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 UPDATE:Everything runs as it is supposed to until I try to set the background on Desktop.From what I can find,W7 changed a few things and may need to add some reg entries. I'll continue.Updates forthcoming.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jargen Posted August 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 UPDATE:Everything runs as it is supposed to until I try to set the background on Desktop.From what I can find,W7 changed a few things and may need to add some reg entries. I'll continue.Updates forthcoming....ok thanks, i appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bludgard Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 OK,jargen,here goes:What you are referring to is called "Active Desktop",which was discontinued by Microsoft for security reasons (I guess it made it easier for hackers or whatnot to breach firewalls,blah,blah,blah...).From what I understand,there is a way to enable this feature through Group Policy Manager-I shall let you do the research on that. :D There are some alternatives to this:HERE,AND HEREThere are several other options,including a Windows Sidebar Gadget something or other,which can be found through a search engine of your choice.I'm sure one of the links listed above can get you straightened out. ;) My internet speed has died so I must desist in my searching.Keep us up to date,will ya?PEACE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jargen Posted August 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 OK,jargen,here goes:What you are referring to is called "Active Desktop",which was discontinued by Microsoft for security reasons (I guess it made it easier for hackers or whatnot to breach firewalls,blah,blah,blah...).From what I understand,there is a way to enable this feature through Group Policy Manager-I shall let you do the research on that. :D There are some alternatives to this:HERE,AND HEREThere are several other options,including a Windows Sidebar Gadget something or other,which can be found through a search engine of your choice.I'm sure one of the links listed above can get you straightened out. ;) My internet speed has died so I must desist in my searching.Keep us up to date,will ya?PEACEOk thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bludgard Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bludgard Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 How's it workin' for ya,jargen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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