Advice before I buy...

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I would like to use WindowBlinds to make some minor changes to my current theme to increase usability. I am not interested in advanced functions, per-application settings, etc. What I would like to do is make modifications, get the theme registered with Windows, and then be able to use the theme without having WindowBlinds running.


Is this possible, or does WindowBlinds have to be kept in the system tray in order for theme changes to remain in effect?


Thank you for any advice you have to offer.
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
does WindowBlinds have to be kept in the system tray in order for theme changes to remain in effect?


Yes
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
What I would like to do is make modifications, get the theme registered with Windows, and then be able to use the theme use the theme without having WindowBlinds running

WB doesn't work that way. A WB style can't be applied or used unless WB is running. However WB does not use system resources except when applying a theme...
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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top
If it helps, I haven't noticed any problems with WindowBlinds slowing down my system. I was reluctant to use it at first, but I'm very happy I purchased it.
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Is this possible, or does WindowBlinds have to be kept in the system tray in order for theme changes to remain in effect?


Actually you can turn off the WB system tray icon. Go to User Overrides and in Advanced Settings you can uncheck 'Show icon in system tray.'

There are no running processes with WindowBlinds 5, and no performance loss if you meet system requirements. Some people have said to have gotten performance gains, since WB uses the graphics card.

It's definately worth the buy.
Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top
i just purchased last night and am very happy i did.  its nice to support a software company that has great products and  who treat their customers right. im going to buy  galactic civ 2 pretty soon as well. this is a company i feel i can stand behing. end of what sounds like sales pitchingl  lol.
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
i just purchased last night and am very happy i did. its nice to support a software company that has great products and who treat their customers right. im going to buy galactic civ 2 pretty soon as well. this is a company i feel i can stand behing. end of what sounds like sales pitchingl lol.


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Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top

Thanks to everyone for their advice.


I downloaded "free" versions of WindowBlinds and SkinStudio. Tried to modify the buttons at the top right of the window (minimize, close, etc.) and move them slightly, which rendered them useless in actual windows. I tried to modify the inactive toolbar color and quickly wound up with everything in all windows looking purple. So, I gave up, uninstalled everything, and decided to be happy with the way things are.


At any rate, thanks for the advice!