I have been away for some time from the site but when I first became member and owner of OD in 2004 and Wincustomize. I purchased a CD and have since paid membership here and I am still a member. My misunderstanding is that when I purchased the OD CD I received a letter from Stardock in which I was told that I would have free updates to OD. Now I find that I also have to purchase a Stardock membership or actually pay to upgrade my OD. I have also purchased Icons, themes and so on. I just don't understand why I have to re purchase upgrades. When has all this changed? Could someone please try to explain why this is so? I have written to Stardock but only had a reply that they have received my e-mail and will reply. I do realize they are busy.