Windows Vista DreamSceneWindows Vista DreamSceneDreamScene is a desktop background only found in the Ultimate edition of Vista. Its appeal lies in the ability to display a moving video rather than a static picture. To me, the video's movement across the desktop was a distraction rather than a benefit. To others, DreamScene was an initial thrill followed by lasting pleasure. Windows Vista DreamScene Topics
DreamScene Prerequisites1) Vista Ultimate For the foreseeable future, you will need to buy or upgrade to Vista Ultimate before you can install DreamScene. In my opinion showing DreamScene videos is not the killer reason to purchase Microsoft's Vista Ultimate. 2) Windows Aero Graphics Should your graphics card be capable of displaying Windows Aero graphics, then it will be capable of showing the DreamScene videos. In the spring of 2007 the DreamScene code displays as a beta or 'Preview' Version. Installing Windows Vista DreamSceneAs far as I can see, the best way to obtain DreamScene is to launch the Windows Update service. From there you will see DreamScene as an optional download. If you don't see the DreamScene option, they you probably don't have the Ultimate edition of Vista. Once you have installed the Preview (or the Final Version when its available), then proceed as thought you were changing the Desktop Wallpaper, but instead, choose a sample video.
Increase your library of DreamScene videosYou can obtain DreamScene videos from third party suppliers, alternatively, you can create your own looping videos then the Personalize desktop, and display your DreamScene following the above instructions. The two file formats for DreamScene videos are:
. Troubleshooting Vista DreamScene
Summary of Windows Vista DreamSceneVista DreamScene allows you to choose a video file as a Desktop Background. Once you have downloaded the DreamScene files, you configure the background just as you would for a picture, except you chose a .mpeg instead of a .jpeg. The result is an animated desktop, it's flashy, cool - but is it a distraction? I see DreamScene as a toy for computer trainers to impress their students. For ordinary users DreamScene may be a victim of its own success - too distracting and thus make users less productive rather than more productive.
Watch a Vista Training Video Demo. Configuring Windows Vista Topics:
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