How to Install and Enable DreamScene in Windows 7
Windows DreamScene, a feature which allows a video clip, movie show, slideshow or animated image and picture to be set as the desktop background in Windows Vista has been removed in Windows 7, in favor of Desktop Slideshow wallpaper auto rotator. Although Windows 7 no longer supports DreamScane, the DreamScene function can still be manually added and installed into Windows 7 with a little hack in order to turn on and enable the DreamScene support in Windows7.
In order to enable DreamScene in Windows 7, the similar hack which allows DreamScene to be installed on non-Ultimate edition of Windows Vista such as Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Enterprise edition is used. The DreamScene installation hack has been compiled into an executable, which automatically copy the necessary DreamScene files and merge require registry keys and entries.
Tip: To run DreamScene in Windows 7, Windows Aero has to be turned on.
Download Windows DreamScene Installer for Windows 7:
32-bit (x86) Win7: Windows7-DreamScene.exe or Windows7-DreamScene-Enable.exe (Without Admin Rights Check)
64-bit (x64) Win7: DreamScene_Win7_x64.zip
How to Install DreamScene in Windows 7
For 32-bit Windows DreamScene: Run the Windows7-DreamScene.exe as Administrator to install and enable Windows DreamScene on Windows 7. The installer will copy DreamScene.dll to %WinDir%\System32 folder, DreamScene.dll.mui to %WinDir%\System32\en-US folder and add the required registry keys and values. Then it will automatically restart the Explorer to make the installation of DreamScene works immediately.
For 64-bit Windows DreamScene: Unpack the DreamScene_Win7_x64.zip archive, then copy DreamScene.dll to %WinDir%\System32\, DreamScene.dll.mui to %WinDir%\System32\en-US\. Run Dscene.reg to install the required registry keys and values. Restart Explorer or reboot to complete the installation.
A Windows DreamScene folder has also been created in %WinDir%\Web\ folder. You can place any video file that you want to set as DreamScene background wallpaper here as in Windows Vista, or anywhere you like. However, the folder is less useful as Windows 7 does not support direct viewing of video or animated media in Personalization Control Panel.
Windows 7 DreamScene Usage Guide
To apply a video clip (in .WMV or .MPG format) as the DreamScene animated wallpaper desktop background, right click on the video media file, and select Set as Desktop Background in the context menu. Due to DreamScene been stripped from Windows 7 issue, video files may not be visible inside Personalization and Desktop Background configuration page. However, all features of DreamScene, such as Play DreamScene, Pause DreamScene and sound/audio are supported.
Some users may experience black or transparent desktop icons’ text after enabling DreamScene. Here’s how to fix the issue of desktop icons’ text gone missing or transparent after setting up DreamScene video.
Related posts:
- Enable Windows DreamScene Audio and Sound
- Windows Vista Ultimate DreamScene Preview Enable for Download via Automatic Updates
- How to Set a Video as a DreamScene Background Wallpaper
- Windows DreamScene Content Pack Free Download
- Enable DreamScene Video Wallpaper in Windows XP and non-Ultimate Vista
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Erm, guys how to make the dreamscene permanent display? heres the problem, once u restart the computer without closing internet explorer, u get a black background,,,, or a freeze video wallpaper that u put in……
Please re-upload as the file for Windows DreamScene Installer for Windows 7 has been deleted, Thanks..
It works on my Windows 7 64bit.
If you use Teracopy when copying the files, disable it temporarily. Open Teracopy, click more and then menu. Select option and untick "use teracopy as default copy handler" and click ok. After that follow the instructions.
Installed fine but no option to set as desktop background as others have stated, guess ill just go try deskscapes or somthing…
Nooo..!
The files are removed from the site (depositfiles.com)
Can you post them somewhere else?
sorry .. ignore my last post, i just found what i was looking for
a site with hundreds of HD video loops for dreamscene, completely free: http://www.dreamscene.org/gallery.php
Works!! But where can i find some FREE video backgrounds (full-HD if possible) for use with Win7 DreamScene?? thanks.
This feature is very nice. I love it on my computer
whats the point!
Also followed instructions to the letter here. Does not seem to work. Registry updated and everything, but the option to set as background does not appear in drop down menus. File types are correct, as well. Not sure why this is, but it may be conflicting with another program (VLC?) Anyone have that program installed and get this to work?
awesome thing i like it ………………..wowiiiii
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@Wes Allen: Yes, it works fine on Windows 7 64 bit, and SP1 as well. Only W7 already has newer versions of the dll and mui files installed. DON'T overwrite the existing ones with the ones above. Windows has a built in function for checking that all system files are alright; if it finds one with the wrong version, it will assume Windows is broken. I'm guessing that's why your Windows fried.
All you need to do is to apply the registry settings (using regedit), and that's it. Didn't even need to restart anything. Worked right away.
Brgds
Danny
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@Nathan Ellis thnx 4 working links !!!
32 bit link is broken XD someone help
hello guys
here's a shortcut for all the work
download it and run it and press any key after it opens and after it download enjoy , and also that way to help other people who find broken like
file:///C:/Users/maimum/Downloads/DreamScene_Win7.rar
please try to not comment so this comment be the first one so everyone get help and enjoy until the fix the link
thank you
oh no, the megaupload links have been removed too
could anyone post links elsewhere?
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here is 64 bit dreamscene for windows 7
http://www.mediafire.com/?wwtyn25m3ml
and this is 32 bit
http://megaupload.com/?d=E3FFNZ6I
the links are borken
can u post working links?
This is being posted via my cell phone. why? BECAUSE FOLOLOWING THESE INSTRUCTIONS FRIED MY COMPUTER. Thanks for nothing. I've just spent several hours trying to fix it, and have determined that I now need to reinstall Windows 7. anyone running 64-bit windows 7 that got this to work please let me know. until then I shall assume it is completely impossible.
Hiya,
I downloaded and installed as admin– everything went perfectly and it said that it had been installed. But I still can't run any of the dreams or videos as my wallpaper. If I right click a video or dream it doesn't give me the option to set it as a background like it does with photos. Any idea what I'm missing? My aero is on and running fine. Thanks for the assist!
links aint workin newbie re upload them Windows7-DreamScene.exe
Hello again. Yes, I have to read! Sorry about my failure to not read further. The section titled, "Fix Transparent or Invisible Desktop Icon Text AFTER Installing DreamScene in Windows 7" Website: http://www.mydigitallife.info/2010/02/25/fix-tran… …answers this question I have just posted. I found the "Alternative Method was the only one that worked for me on Windows 7 Professional 32-bit.
Issue self-resolved.
Complete!
…in addition to my last comment… …the text I am addressing is the desktop icons' file names that has the unvisible text.
Again, please reply with some reason(s) and/or solution(s).
Thank you!
Hello. I have a question. I notice when the DreamScene is installed, the text or file names under the files and folders are not very visible at all. Almost an invisible cast over the barely legible text. Anyone experience this yet? If so what was (1) the reason and (2) the solution to this issue.
I am running this on Windows 7 Professional. The animation is working in the background however!
Please reply.
Thank you!
I love this, easy install, easy application works great. Running Windows 7 64 bit. Best tweak I've seen!
a video i made on what to do =) hope u all like it sorry my first post was the wrong url it was this websites url =P heres the url for my video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ynp_R2nrzc&hd…
a video i made on what to do =) hope u all like it
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/01/14/how-to-i…
Works amazingly
Thank u so much!!!
i did all the steps but the dreamscene wont install when i click on the dscene.reg it doesnt work
works great
Thank! now i can finally have a laughing man logo that moves on my background!!!!!!!!!!!
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too easy to to do thanx.works perfect on 64 bit
To the peeps complaining it don't work win 7 x64 read again as I got it working first time…
Thanks for the guide
works pretty nice ty
running windows 7 64bit, works fine you guys just failed epicly
doesnt work on Win7 7600 x64, please help?
Don't bother with the x64 version, it simply doesn't work! I followed the instructions to a letter, rebooted and right clicking on movie files does not present a "Set as background…" item! BIG WASTE OF TIME.
arghhh this is what I looking for >..< will u? I can't d/l from that link..
Hi…it works fine, but after restart i have black screen again, and i have to click on video file with right mouse click, and set it to desktop background after every rtart of win7.
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it exactly says:
windows dreamscene can only run when aero scheme is selected