Published on February 8, 2023 By Jan Oscar In OS Customization

I've been making my own (like in the screenshot) and downloaded other skinners'  Rainmeter widgets for a long time since DesktopX was discontinued and there's even a gallery here at Wincustomize. I don't see DesktopX being brought back to life, but something similar with a very simple interface (think Curtains vs. Windowblinds in terms of simpler) would be great in my opinion. Any thoughts?


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on Mar 28, 2023

I would prefer''DesktopX Reborn' over every other solution. Why re-invent the wheel? And it was easier to handle and configure than every other product. 

on Mar 28, 2023


I don't see DesktopX being brought back to life, but something similar with a very simple interface (think Curtains vs. Windowblinds in terms of simpler) would be great in my opinion.

Is there a reason it can't be revived, like complete incompatibility with W10/W11? If not, why not revive it...but if there is, I'd agree with your take, Jan. 

on Mar 28, 2023

I still can start my gadget from 2010 (with heavy scripting included) on my Insider Build of Windows 11 with decent values:

Systray is a problem as SDCentral is needed for that one and cannot installed anymore.

Desktop Gadgets - DX Skinnable SysInfo V 2 (FREE DOWNLOAD) | WinCustomize.com

Its a bit nifty to configure, but it still works.

on Mar 28, 2023

Just made a new object,

on Mar 28, 2023

Now my evening is lost. Playing with DX again.   

on Mar 28, 2023

Btw, nice widgets Jan Oscar.

on Mar 28, 2023

TY. I used the GT3 stuff and made a lot of skins for Sysmetrix, Rainlendar & DesktopX for my personal use. It all started with my need for this tiny RL calendar.

I have installed DesktopX again and a lot seems to be working. Maybe I'll bring my Cabal desktop back to life again.  

on Mar 28, 2023

Now, this is fun.

on Mar 28, 2023


Now, this is fun.
Yes, it is!

on Mar 29, 2023

Yall don't even want me to get started....

on Mar 29, 2023

RedneckDude

Yall don't even want me to get started....

Restarted, Red. Restarted with a vengeance!   

on Mar 29, 2023

Just came to my mind: Imagine DX being able to send messages to show/hide Fences.

on Mar 29, 2023

I love you gusy.  Alwasy fighting teh good fight.

LONG LIVE DX!

on Mar 30, 2023


I love you gusy.  Alwasy fighting teh good fight.

LONG LIVE DX!

AI Chat-Zu seems to have the typo component down pat.   

Good to see you, old friend.   

on Mar 30, 2023

For a long time I used xWidget but now I'm back to using Rainmeter mostlty.

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