RipOff

[Floorist]

I used the trial version of the W8 start button from stardock, it worked great. So I bought it. They took the money but it won't download and all the links they send for support are dead. Also, it tells me that my e mail address is invalid. Same e mail address they used to send my receipt. Only $4.99, but it's a ripoff.

 

[Jon]

I used the trial version of the W8 start button from stardock, it worked great. So I bought it. They took the money but it won't download and all the links they send for support are dead. Also, it tells me that my e mail address is invalid. Same e mail address they used to send my receipt. Only $4.99, but it's a ripoff.

Send Nick around with his ice pick He will sort them out

 

[Windy]

I used the trial version of the W8 start button from stardock, it worked great. So I bought it. They took the money but it won't download and all the links they send for support are dead. Also, it tells me that my e mail address is invalid. Same e mail address they used to send my receipt. Only $4.99, but it's a ripoff.

What is it supposed to do?

 

[Floorist]

It gives you the W7 type start button on W8. Microsoft decided that it was no longer necessary, but W8 is a pain without it.

 

[Jon]

I am certain Nick posted something about a start button a while ago and as you know Nick finds things for free
Also I think he had a site where one could get the program titles back
Nick The Gun

 

[Nick]

Here is a link to a 30 day free trial floorist , then you have to buy it .

http://download.cnet.com/Start8/3000-2072_4-75732532.html

Let me check into it a little more ,But this should work for you for now .

 

[Nick]

Send Nick around with his ice pick He will sort them out

They will take him to the Icebergs .

 

[Nick]

Here is a contact for them . Phone number included .

They are suppose to be a good company .

http://www.stardock.com/about/contactus.asp

 

[Floorist]

Here is a link to a 30 day free trial floorist , then you have to buy it .

http://download.cnet.com/Start8/3000-2072_4-75732532.html

Let me check into it a little more ,But this should work for you for now .

That is the company.

 

[Nick]

There are 2 numbers you need. The first is the steam activation, which gets it installed and on your computer. The 2nd is the product key. To get that right click on Fallen Enchantress in your steam library and select the "View CD Key" option. That's the key you need to enter in the Stardock activation dialog.

 

[Nick]

Try this Floorist.

http://www.smartserials.com/view.php?id=STARDOCK_-_ALL_PRODUCTS_32550.htm

 

[Floorist]

I have that but it won't accept it. And they don't respond to e mails.

 

[Nick]

Give this a shot .

http://esupport.stardock.com/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/403/0/how-do-i-activate-start8

Let me know how you make out .

 

[Floorist]

There is a problem with that. There is no serial number on my receipt. I have no password. It said I didn't need to create an account so I didn't. It also tells me that my e mail account is invalid even though that is the account they e mailed my receipt to. They are effed up.

 

[Nick]

Call them Monday . Or re download the trial version. And put the keys in.

 

[Floorist]

Won't let me reload the trial version. Tells me that my purchase was invalid, but it took the money.

 

[Floorist]

Do you know anything about this version?

http://download.cnet.com/StartW8/3000-2072_4-75812800.html

 

[Nick]

Not really . One way to find out .
I would remove the other one first using Revo.

http://download.cnet.com/Revo-Uninstaller/3000-2096_4-10687648.html

Check the icon in revo of the software - check uninstall - Check the advanced circle . Check the + boxes on the screen that comes up - keep scrolling to you come to the lines in bold - put a check mark in them -check delete .
It will run around three times removing left over files in the registry and hard drive .

Don't use Add & remove . It will take it out of revo and leave a ton of crap on your drive .

 

[DennisT]

Another option - forget stardock and use classic shell (http://www.classicshell.net/).

 

[Floorist]

Typical stardock customer

"Stardock sells Start8 among other software programs. If you purchase software and the license works, good for you. If you have any kind of problem at all, there is no support. Stardock rejects every email going to [email protected] Stardock's on line help desk does not work. If you have a problem and want a refund - forget it. You will not get any help or any refund. There is no customer support period.

I am an IT professional and I buy software for my clients and the Start8 program is a good one but beware of problems. Yes, it's only $5 but it's the principle of the issue. Stadock takes your money and then you are on your own. Frequently after you establish an account with them, your email address as login just stops working mysteriously, so you can't purchase more or look at what you did in the past. This is criminal behavior. I urge all of you to not purchase from this company unless you want to take a chance that you may get the product
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