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Windowblinds reverts to Windows Classic

October 25, 2008 12:49:13 PM from Stardock ForumsStardock Forums

I am not sure what happened, as WindowBlinds worked when I first installed it, but for the past month or two I have opted not to use it anymore because no matter what I do, or what theme I try to use, my taksbar reverts to the Windows Classic. None of this skin or skin colors/setting get applied to anything either.

 

This is what is displayed in the WindowBlinds Configurator:

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.3 (build 68 x86)

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.

(Plug and Play Monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200

Wblind.dll         2008/10/17 16:12:20
Wbsrv.dll         2008/09/22 17:59:42
Wbconfig.exe         2008/09/22 17:59:32
Wbload.exe         2008/04/28 12:35:14
Wbhelp.dll         2007/07/11 14:06:07
Wbui.dll         2007/11/05 20:20:05
Tray.dll              2007/09/12 17:58:21
Screen.exe         2008/07/22 11:10:09

 

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Reply #1 October 25, 2008 1:00:13 PM
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You have the same build that I have but some dates and times are different.  I suggest you email support@stardock.com they should be able to help you out.

Something to think about, what change in your computer between the time it worked and then stopped working?

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Reply #2 October 25, 2008 1:19:50 PM
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Hmm, I actually don't know exactly. Possibly an Nvidia update, or a windows update. I update all my Firewall and Anti-virus regularly. I think I installed Diskeeper around that time as well. Oh, and maybe a new version of Daz Studio.

 

I have an XP machine with Service Pack 3 if that matters at all.

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Reply #3 October 25, 2008 1:44:42 PM
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Did it stop working when you updated Windowblinds?

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Reply #4 October 25, 2008 2:05:49 PM
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If you used the trial version first, did you uninstall it before installing purchased version, this is a must. If this is what you have done, uninstall WB, run something like CCleaner, reinstall WB (reboot between each step).

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Reply #5 October 25, 2008 2:32:09 PM
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Man I have the same thing!! I just purchases the full program and have never had it before on my computer and the same thing is happening!!!

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Reply #6 October 25, 2008 3:05:05 PM
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I think you both have the same cause and effect: Disable your security software. Un-install and install via Impulse. http://storage.stardock.com/files/Impulse_setup_full.exe

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC

WindowBlinds has not been activated correctly on this PC. Please activate it from SDC.

(PnP-Monitor (Standard)) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GT



Wblind.dll 2008/03/30 12:29:45

Wbsrv.dll 2008/03/31 17:21:03

Wbconfig.exe 2008/03/30 12:29:34

Wbload.exe 2008/03/30 12:27:14

Wbhelp.dll 2007/08/27 11:54:07

Tray.dll 2007/09/12 17:58:21

Wbload.dll 2007/11/04 18:50:28

Screen.exe 2008/01/14 18:02:18



What is this SDC?? I bought it legally today and enter the key and it freezes so I force shut down and then somehow WindowBlinds opens anyway. I tried 3 times already and the same thing always happened. I tried to open from Impulse but it says it can't auto update and I have to do it from the web and gives me the link but when I click on the website link to download the update it tells me page not found. Oh man! there go my 60 bucks.

Your 'Activation. exe' isn't going thru.....

* I edited this.

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Reply #7 October 25, 2008 3:07:09 PM
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lol but impulse doesn't open cause it can't auto update. I try from the link on the web but it tells me page not found.

 

EDIT: Thanks for looking in my thread Ok this is confusing, so what am I supposed to do now? And is there another link to the impulse update? =3

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Reply #8 October 25, 2008 3:21:47 PM
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Un-install (you can use this if you like: https://www.stardock.com/files/odnt_zapper.exe) all the Stardock apps (including Impulse- which you'll have to do separately if you use 'Zapper' utility). Reboot.

Download the link I gave you (shut down security apps, right click and install Impulse 'As Administrator')

Do not install any other Stardock apps until Impulse is running properly.

 

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Reply #9 October 25, 2008 3:23:10 PM
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EDIT: Ok thanks I'll try this now!

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Reply #10 October 25, 2008 3:34:08 PM
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Ok help.. I tried to uninstall object dock plus and it asks me if I want to proceed and I click yes but then nothing happens? I uninstalled Object desktop but the launchpad is still here.

I downloaded the zapper application but it freezes everytime and "can't be executed correctly". This is getting worse...lol!

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Reply #11 October 25, 2008 3:34:17 PM
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Man...I hi-jacked the hell out of this post..........

AngelaRock: if none of this pertains to your issues (although I think it does), get back to us so we can get your post back on track.

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Reply #12 October 25, 2008 3:35:45 PM
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OK, stop.....this is getting ugly.... do you have a Restore Point prior to any Stardock installations? Can I assume you had no problems prior to that?

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Reply #13 October 25, 2008 3:54:49 PM
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Hello again! thanks for bearing with me

Yeah I did a complete restore now, and it's all gone *phew*

So just to confirm... I'll shut down windows defender and AVG now, then install impulse from the link you gave me.

Alright I'm going to do that now. ^^

 

EDIT: Yep I didn't have any problems before that

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Reply #14 October 25, 2008 4:19:25 PM
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EDIT: OMG It works!! I just downloaded through My Desktop and it works now!!! Yay!! Thank you so much! *hugs*

I wonder why they didn't just tell me to do that in the first place tho =P I will activate my AVG again now.

 

Thanks SO much again!!!

 

EDIT: Yep it tells me both the serials I bought are registered and all the functions I bought are available.

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Reply #15 October 25, 2008 4:27:23 PM
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register your ObjectDesktop serial in Impulse before you download/install

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Reply #16 October 25, 2008 7:42:17 PM
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I did a complete restore now, and it's all gone

You gotta love those restore points.(And I love a story with a happy ending)

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Reply #17 December 12, 2008 9:59:45 AM
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Hi, I was having quite a similar problem - I started my computer this morning after Windows XP updated last night. It reverted to the classic Windows XP theme this morning and would not work with any WB theme at all. At best I'd get the color of the theme displaying with no graphics or any of the detail on WB.

I followed YRAG's instructions and uninstalled WB, making sure I had my reg# and all, just in case. I downloaded Impulse and then re-installed WB from there. IT WORKS NOW.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR SHOWING US WHAT TO DO ABOUT THIS !!!

I see some other people need help too with this on another part of the forum - I Am going to point them here.

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Reply #18 December 20, 2008 1:33:54 PM
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I have the exact same problem BUT unfortunately YRAG's instrucions only helped temporary! After two restarts my problem is back and WindowBlinds doesn't work anymore!

What can I do?? Please help!

 

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WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.3 (build 69 x86)

 

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC 

WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC

Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.

 

(Default Monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT

 

Wblind.dll     2008/10/31 20:23:20

Wbsrv.dll     2008/09/22 22:59:42

Wbconfig.exe     2008/11/18 21:02:54

Wbload.exe     2008/04/28 17:35:14

Wbhelp.dll     2008/04/28 17:35:07

Wbui.dll     2008/04/28 17:35:05

Tray.dll           2008/04/28 17:35:21

Screen.exe     2008/07/22 16:10:09

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Reply #19 December 20, 2008 2:57:04 PM
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depending on your AV stuff it may be blocking WB - on some of them you have to go in and exclude it from blocking

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