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(uxsms) error

July 1, 2008 5:31:56 PM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
can someone tell me what I need to do? I keep getting a message that desktop window manager (uxsms) service required to be running to function, and gives me this address to go for more information. Running Vista ultimate SP1,
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t2wave
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Reply #1 July 7, 2008 3:32:36 AM
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I had this problem. Have you run the Windows Experience Index? It wouldn't work for me until I did that.
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Reply #2 July 22, 2008 3:43:01 AM
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I have the same issue ***Damn Vista*** I have run the Windows Experience Index and done multiple stop and restarts through DOS and doesn't seem to be helping at all. If anyone knows anything it would be greatly appreciated
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yrag
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Reply #3 July 22, 2008 11:56:38 AM
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Look in Event Viewer and see if this error is present:

Log Name: Application
Source: Desktop Window Manager
Date: 7/1/2008 9:35:33 PM
Event ID: 9022
Task Category: None
Level: Information
Keywords: Classic
User: N/A
Computer: Reliable
Description:
The Desktop Window Manager did not start due to the Windows installation not being Genuine. Consult the user interface that was raised at login to determine how to correct this
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fullmetal1
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Reply #4 April 19, 2009 5:34:35 PM
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Try going to: Control panel:  -  Administrative tools  then select services       When services opens  (sometimes takes a while)  Scroll down to desktop  window startup services  right click  And select Re-start  Hope this helps did for me !

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Reply #5 May 27, 2009 8:57:21 PM
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After searching ALL OVER for a fix for this -- THIS one did it THANKS

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Reply #6 October 7, 2009 2:59:12 PM
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 THANKS THATHAS WORKED FOR ME THANK YOU FOR POSTING IT

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