BumpTop Wiki

Sharing helpful information about BumpTop, the coolest desktop in the world!

The FAQ

I want to give BumpTop a try, or I just received my invite but I have a few questions first 

Don't worry, we'll try and quell your doubts and fears with the following (certified) Grade-A Questions-and-Answers below!

If you still have any questions or just want to drop us a line, send us an email to feedback@bumptop.com!

• I just saw the awesome BumpTop video on YouTube/TED, is BumpTop still in development?
• What's the current status of BumpTop? (long story short - we are currently in private Beta!)
• Just what exactly is a private Beta? 
• What are the System Requirements to run BumpTop?
• Is BumpTop a resource hog?
• I've signed up for the Beta ages ago -- where's my invite!?
• How come my copy of BumpTop works different from the one in the YouTube/TED video?
• I want to share the Beta with a couple friends -- how can I do so?
• Alright you caught me! I couldn't wait for the Beta and I downloaded a serial -- what can I do to redeem myself!?
• Is BumpTop still going to be free when it launches?
• So is there going to be a Mac/Linux version of BumpTop? 

Help Me!

There's something wrong with BumpTop...

Well you've reached the right place! Below, you will find a number of links that will hopefully help you diagnose and resolve your problems.  Further unresolved issues can be posted in the Get Satisfaction Forums or emailed to feedback@bumptop.com.

First Steps (to make sure we're all on the same page)

• Updating your Display Drivers
• Updating your System DLLs 

Installation

• BumpTop appears to crash Explorer during the installation
• Explorer does not start up after the installation (Unresolved)
• Could not lot BTShExt.dll at location BTShExt.dll (Unresolved) 

Upgrading

• My Activation Code does not appear to work
• Getting BumpTop to authenticate from behind a proxy
• BumpTop Couldn't Detect OpenGL 3D Hardware Acceleration
• Multiple copies of the BumpTop Desktop are Running in the Background 

General

• I'm missing certain Windows icons like My Computer, My Documents, or the Recycle Bin (Unresolved)

• "Can not parse your Theme Properties file" 

Performance

Windows (XP/Vista)

Visuals & Graphics

Themes

Settings

Miscellaneous

• How to reset your desktop icons, layout, and positions 
• Bug reports

Last Resorts

• How to manually submit a Crash Report (if BumpTop's automated crash reporter doesn't come up)

How To's

I don't think I'm making the most of my BumpTop. What can I do?

We try our darndest to make the various features of BumpTop easily discoverable, but you can only say so much through those tiny messages.  Listed below are a number of features, tips, tricks, and surprises that may help you better enjoy your BumpTop experience!

General (Help us by filling these in!)

• BumpTop Hotkeys and Double-Click Shortcuts
• Power Tips and Special Moves
• Advanced Customization
  • Toss to Email Icon Customization. Supporting Gmail and other clients 
  • External Widgets 

How To's

• Step By Step Installation
  • In Windows XP

Gimme More!  

Can't get enough of BumpTop?  Then check out these bumptacular links!

Fan Sites (add yours own fansites here)

1. DormantSoul's Fansite.  http://dsskweb.elementfx.com/ 

    

Reviews (add your own reviews here)

1. Oracle IRM Blog.  http://blogs.oracle.com/irm/2008/11/bumptop_interface_of_the_futur.html
2. LifeHacker.  http://lifehacker.com/5064878/bumptop-beta-in-action
3. Office Supplies Blog.  http://blog.shoplet.com/office-supplies/the-ultimate-desktop-bumptop/ 
4. CTOverdrive.  A long, long time user and supporter.  From the very earliest alpha's. http://www.ctoverdrive.ca/article/516/bumptop-love
5. Video Reviews
   1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5XgM6Ybiag
   2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGvRdtX03ZI
   3. http://www.truveo.com/My-Bumptop-Beta-Desktop-Beta-12/id/841302939

Other Stuff

1. Share your BumpTop before & afters.  http://flickr.com/groups/bumptops/
2. BumpTop on a big ass touchscreen, at Stanford Cool Expo.  Video.  http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/04/10/bumptop-3d-desktop/
3. Cool iPhone concept mockup.  http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/gallery/image_med/15487/

How to Edit the Wiki.  Login with the account: feedback@bumptop.com, password: shreddies