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Well i find a way to have the windows aurora runin not as wallpaper but it works

all u need is the aurora.xaml *google it

windows vista or avalon *Windows Presentation Foundation for XP

once u have both open the xaml file

in ie press F11

and then brind all ur apps infront

i know it isnt wat we want but hey , it looks co0l :p

Hi, how u convert screensaver to wmv ? thks

You carnt convert a screensaver to wmv as far as i know, i converted the Bliss one because all the screensaver was is a video file playing over and over again, which is what Dreme Scene does :) hopefully Dream Scene might supprt screensavers in the future :D as some of the Vista screensavers will make ace backgrounds!

You carnt convert a screensaver to wmv as far as i know, i converted the Bliss one because all the screensaver was is a video file playing over and over again, which is what Dreme Scene does :) hopefully Dream Scene might supprt screensavers in the future :D as some of the Vista screensavers will make ace backgrounds!

use a video cam :whistle:

Yeah I tried it on vlc. Play any movie using the player, right click and choose wallpaper from within the video window and walla~ lol. My cpu stays below 4% throughout the process. Pretty good.

cool but did it cover the icons? and could I get a screenshot? or video?

thank you in advance

Not Tested

"VideoDesktop is a window application that plays the most popular types of video media files (avi/mpg), at the background of the primary desktop (Video Wallpaper), by using the New Technology of overlaying YUV for faster and more efficient way of video playback.

VideoDesktop also work as a Screen Saver.

Now it can play Video together with the actual Wallpaper and Transparent Wallpaper."

http://www.surfpack.com/downloads/18204/fr...danimation.html

also worth a look: (icons not covered)

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=103042

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http://www.newfreedownloads.com/Desktop-Ut...-Wallpaper.html

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NVDVD 2.0 with Video on Desktop enabled

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Video on Desktop

One of the most exciting ways to watch DVDs is to replace you Microsoft Windows? background with the DVD video, while still having access to all desktop icons and applications. This allows you to watch your DVD movie, yet still maintain productivity with full functionality of all applications.

With NVDVD 2.0, now you can with Video on Desktop. NVDVD allows users to replace their Windows wallpaper with crisp, full-motion video! Static, unmoving backgrounds now come alive with high quality DVD video and surround sound. Don't worry about your applications though; you will still have full access to all desktop icons and applications with no limitations in functionality.

http://www.nvidia.com/object/nvdvd_videoondesktop.html

I thought Dream Scenec would be out by now but here is what MS emailed me:

"Thanks for your interest in Windows Vista Ultimate and Windows DreamScene. We are still finalizing testing of this cool, new feature. In the interim, we plan on distributing a tech preview of DreamScene which will be available soon. Please stay tuned?we will update you when the Tech Preview is ready and when to expect the final version."

Not Tested

"VideoDesktop is a window application that plays the most popular types of video media files (avi/mpg), at the background of the primary desktop (Video Wallpaper), by using the New Technology of overlaying YUV for faster and more efficient way of video playback.

VideoDesktop also work as a Screen Saver.

Now it can play Video together with the actual Wallpaper and Transparent Wallpaper."

http://www.surfpack.com/downloads/18204/fr...danimation.html

also worth a look: (icons not covered)

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=103042

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9143-w185.jpg

http://www.newfreedownloads.com/Desktop-Ut...-Wallpaper.html

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NVDVD 2.0 with Video on Desktop enabled

videoondesktop.gif

Video on Desktop

http://www.nvidia.com/object/nvdvd_videoondesktop.html

Just so everyone knows, bsplayer has had this feature for years now.

Hmm... Does anyone know of any more static videos for use with Dreamscene? The waterfall and grass demos that Microsoft have shown off are great. I think with some time there will be some great sites for downloading short looping clips for use on the desktop but right now it's a bit primitive. Watching a full length video isn't my cup of tea, but moving water or grass swaying in the wind is just plain COOL!

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