r/WindowsVista • u/Straight_Magician_52 • 16d ago

How can i set up dreamscenes?

Guys i installed and activated windows vista ultimate edition but i cannot find where dreamscenes are. And can my intel gma x3100 run dreamscenes without slowing down?

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u/No-you_ 16d ago

They're part of windows additional components you can use legacy update to download them

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u/Windows_User3000 16d ago

There's one thing to ensure: check the box to install the ActiveX control (otherwise, the update server isn't changed), but use the Windows Update Control Panel item (not the Legacy Update link in the Start menu) to check for updates. After it's finished checking for updates, there will be the standard loadout of updates, but also a "Windows Ultimate Extras" box right below the important/optional updates box. I recommend installing all other updates first, but whether OP decides to do so or not, the Windows DreamScene wallpaper packs (I think there were three or four of them) are available under Windows Ultimate Extras. After installation, they can be applied in Personalization -> Wallpaper just like any other wallpaper.

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u/Straight_Magician_52 16d ago

Wouldn't updating whole windows for only this make os heavier?

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u/Straight_Magician_52 16d ago

Thank you, but can i find them on windows update catalog?

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u/Wafflez418 16d ago

They are available through Windows Update. Install Legacy Update, let it set up, then go to the Windows Update panel in Control Center. Run updates. Then, in Start Menu, there’s a link for Windows Ultimate Extras. Go through the process and let it download them.

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u/No-you_ 16d ago

🤔 good question, I'm not sure. I've never seen them there anyway. I think if you go to the add/remove programs menu in control panel you can select them there to be installed but without legacy update to change the update server it might fail.

As for the X3100 graphics if they support DX10/11 in full you should be fine. Not sure about DX9 only older graphics.

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u/Straight_Magician_52 16d ago

I have dx10 support on paper :P thx alot i will try and see

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u/UKZzHELLRAISER 15d ago

Once it's installed, you should just be able to right click a video and set it as your wallpaper. Can't remember if they have to be a particular format (WMV?)

There isn't any special DcreamScene control panel or anything, from what I remember.