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DirectSkin 7 Now Available ’s Application Design Tool Now with Enhanced Features

Plymouth, MI- (October 19, 2010) – DirectSkin from Stardock has been updated to provide a more comprehensive set of features to support Windows 7, allowing developers to more easily create applications for the newest Windows .

Based on the same “skinning” technology that powers Stardock’s WindowBlinds and MyColors applications, DirectSkin is a tool used by developers to quickly and easily give their applications an attractive and polished look and feel. DirectSkin 7 is now fully compatible with all versions of Microsoft’s newest operating system.

New features that have been added to DirectSkin 7 include:

. Enhanced support for the 64-bit versions of and Windows 7, allowing applications powered by DirectSkin to run in native 64-bit mode.

. New “pathless” versions of DirectSkin provide the highest degree of compatibility.

. Enhanced support for Windows 7 task and file dialogs.

Stardock’s CEO explained “As software developers ourselves, we understand the value of a tool that gets our products to market faster and with an improved look and feel. Using DirectSkin reduces development time and makes software more attractive to users. That is why companies ranging from Fortune 100 firms to small developers continue to make DirectSkin their solution of choice.”

Jason Wallenfang, a software developer, added “My company has been using DirectSkin in our products for more than five years. We were also part of the DirectSkin 7 beta. Throughout this time, we have found the of support to be extraordinary and the turnaround time very quick. I would recommend DirectSkin highly to any developer looking to reduce costs and time of development.”

For more information on DirectSkin, including licensing and to download a demo build, please visit http://www.stardock.com/products/directskin/

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Stardock is one of the world's leading developers and publishers of PC games and desktop software. Its PC games include as well as the series. Its desktop software includes , WindowBlinds, and a host of other programs for customizing the Windows experience. Its software can be found on most new Dell PCs, as well as on select models from HP and other PC makers. Learn more about Stardock by visiting www.stardock.com.