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How to Stop DeskScapes from Running (so I can uninstall it)

October 12, 2021 3:05:22 PM from Stardock ForumsStardock Forums

I have DeskScapes 10 on Windows 10. I want to uninstall DeskScapes. But when I try, a dialogue says DeskScapes is running and I should quit it first.

There seems to be no option to quit DeskScapes. How do I stop DeskScapes from running?

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Reply #1 October 12, 2021 3:46:50 PM
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Hello,

Sorry to hear you are having issues.

open DeskScapes app click on settings 

 


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Reply #2 October 12, 2021 5:28:25 PM
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DeskScapes 10 has no such menu or button.

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Reply #3 October 12, 2021 6:02:02 PM
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Seems I remembering it being top right corner.  

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Reply #4 October 12, 2021 6:02:54 PM
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If all else fails, simply kill or disable the services in both services.msc and task manager?

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Reply #5 October 12, 2021 8:08:54 PM
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Sorry i have DS11 but yea I too thinnk top right hand. corner click there i think was the disable option. For DS10

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Reply #6 October 12, 2021 10:22:48 PM
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If I remember correctly, Deskscape 10, you just need to set your Windows desktop wallpaper to something else, right click on desktop->personalize-> background-> Slideshow or solid color.

That will then auto off Deskscape.

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Reply #7 October 13, 2021 11:15:17 AM
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Hello, OP here.

I can confirm that the DeskScape 10 settings do not have a "Disable" option. Nor can you disable DeskScapes by changing the Windows wallpaper to something else.

I ended up killing the process from task manager as Redneckdude suggested. The uninstallation seemed to go over well after that, so issue is resolved.

Thank you to everyone.

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Reply #8 October 14, 2021 2:20:34 PM
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Glad to have helped.

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