Windows Dreamscene was a feature introduced in Windows Vista that allowed users to have video wallpapers in the background. Microsoft seems to have replaced the Dreamscene feature from Vista with automatic changing wallpapers in Windows 7. However by adding the Dreamscene files and making a few registry changes, Dreamscene can once again be enabled. Don’t worry if that sounded intimidating, we do have a file that does all for you [if you're on 32-bit.]
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.
I am sure many users will be missing DreamScene in windows 7 but don’t worry here is way to install and Enable Dreamscene in Windows 7.The below hack requires you to install and run a patch as Administrator Privileges.
Tip: To run DreamScene in Windows 7, Windows Aero has to be turned on.
Download Windows7-DreamScene.exe
Alternative: Windows7-DreamScene-Enable.exe (Without Admin Rights Check)
How to Install Enable DreamScene in Windows 7
1. Download Windows7-DreamScene.exe , this executable patch will automatically copy the necessary DreamScene files and merge require registry keys and entries.
2. Now run Windows7-DreamScene.exe as Administrator to install and enable Windows DreamScene on Windows 7.
3. Make sure you have Enabled Aero in Windows 7 before enabling DreamScene in Windows 7.
The Windwos7-dreamscene.exe installer will copy DreamScene.dll to %WinDir%\System32 folder, DreamScene.dll.mui to %WinDir%\System32\en-US folder and will automatically add required Registry entry.
How to Add Video Clip, Image and apply to Windows 7 DreamScene
1. The Above Installer will create Windows DreamScene in %WinDir%\Web\ folder. You can place any video file that you want to set as DreamScene background wallpaper in this folder.
2. Now to apply any video clip as DreamScene animated wallpaper desktop background right click on Video clip and select on “Set as Desktop Background” from content menu.
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