DesktopX runs fine on Vista. Only issue I have is that DesktopX's script editor uses an odd ugly font under Vista instead of Courier New or Consolas. You can change the font of the editor but the setting isn't saved.

Vista is more that a pretty look. Most of it is under the hood. But mind you, I have disabled the UAC my self because I constantly mess about with the system settings and where getting fed up the extra clicks.
Don't care if people say it less secure, a good antivirus, firewall, ad/spyware scanner and common sence has worked for me pre Vista and that's how it's be with Vista. The UAC is nothing more than making people think a little extra.

Before you get rid of Vista, get rid of the UAC and give Vista a go.

the UAC is a total problem for me also. Disabled it 2 hours after using Windows Vista. (to microsofts dismay of course)

ok... so disabling UAC might alleviate some headaches for me...that sounds good.

Thanks!

Everytime I use a widget DesktopX or that widget crashes!! What am i doing wrong?

It's not necessarily you that's doing anything wrong. The widget might need recompiling with a Vista-compatible DesktopX.