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Reply #51 February 16, 2007 7:19:56 PM
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Stardock is strangely silent on this issue.....is anything being done?

#20..... afew hours ago.

Patience is good....

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Reply #52 February 16, 2007 7:27:53 PM
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Stardock is strangely silent on this issue.....is anything being done?

Hello,

All works fine now. WindowBlinds 5.10.xx under Windows XP SP2 and WindowBlinds 5.49t.xx under Window XP SP2 and Windows Vista. No more problem with SDC.

Try this solution (SDC):

Okay, the solution is (under Windows XP):

- Backup all custom themes
- Uninstall WindowBlinds via Stardock Central (choose to delete all themes).
- Reboot
- Delete this folder: C:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\WindowBlinds
- Flush all files and folders located here: C:\Documents and Settings\your_user_name\Local Settings\Temp
- Open Stardock Central
- Go to Tools --> Settings --> Internet
- Refrest list
- Refrest XML Data
- Click ok
- Go to Tools and click on Check for Application Updates
- Uncheck Show pre-release versions
- Install WindowBlind 5.1
- Reboot
- Check Show pre-release versions
- Install WindowBlind 5.49t
- Reboot

Have a good weekend everyone!
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Reply #53 February 16, 2007 8:07:06 PM
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My understanding is that the 5.5 build showing as released was an error.  This is now resolved but because of how SDC works, the 5.1 build will be showing as 5.5 in SDC if you had previously seen it unless the XML gets refreshed on your pc. 

Once 5.5 is really released as release code (next week) it will show as an update and if you want to avoid RC builds right now then install the 5.50.017 that is showing as it is really 5.1.

I also believe that standalone WB 5 customers can now download the 5.49 RC using SDC.

Finally a quick note : Constructive criticism good, other types bad.  Also treat others on these forums as you would like to be treated.

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Reply #54 February 16, 2007 8:10:35 PM
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Hello,

I installed WindowBlinds 5.10.xxx without any problem today.


No sh**, so did I from my WB51 download in email. Thanks for stating the obvious. What's your point, because obviously you don't get what I am stating?
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Reply #55 February 16, 2007 8:15:41 PM
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This is now resolved but because of how SDC works, the 5.1 build will be showing as 5.5 in SDC if you had previously seen it unless the XML gets refreshed on your pc.


Incorrect. I've refreshed XML defs and Servers... didn't change. Still shows 5.50.017 as available update since I have 5.10 running. Also uninstalled and reinstalled (yes, the directory was deleted) SDC with same results. SD PHAILED in resolution of this problem.

Have a good weekend...
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Reply #56 February 16, 2007 8:16:26 PM
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No sh**, so did I from my WB51 download in email. Thanks for stating the obvious. What's your point, because obviously you don't get what I am stating?

I try to help you. If that doesn't work, open a ticket here. Have a good weekend.
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Reply #57 February 16, 2007 8:20:15 PM
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I try to help you. If that doesn't work, open a ticket here. Have a good weekend.


What exactly are you trying to help me with? I don't have an issue with getting WB5.1 installed back after SDC hosed my setup this morning with the "Ghost" version of 5.5.017. I've reinstalled WB5.1 since then without any issues. My gripes are still with SDC (StarDockCentral) not working properly. TO FIX THIS, SD MUST FIX THE SERVERS THAT ARE HANDING THE INCORRECT INFO OUT... not something locally on my system.

Thanks for trying, but you phailed as well. Have a good weekend.
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Reply #58 February 16, 2007 8:23:05 PM
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Complaining about how long it takes to fix something.

and at the same time...

Complaining about not thoroughly testing.

Can't win situation.   


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Reply #59 February 16, 2007 8:33:19 PM
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Last word...   
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Reply #60 February 16, 2007 8:38:13 PM
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JRSCCivic98: I just tried Refresh XML out on a machine which showed 5.5 and it now correctly shows 5.1.

The only reason I can think of for 5.5 showing would be if you still had it installed.

To be honest even if 5.5 is still showing for some very odd reason on your PC, this is hardly a serious problem.  It causes you no problems that I am aware of.

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Reply #61 February 16, 2007 8:44:45 PM
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What exactly are you trying to help me with?
- Flush all files and folders located here: C:\Documents and Settings\your_user_name\Local Settings\Temp
- Open Stardock Central
- Go to Tools --> Settings --> Internet
- Refrest list
- Refrest XML Data
- Click ok
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Reply #62 February 16, 2007 8:47:40 PM
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Darken, don't bother. It's obvious he's rather be a little troll and complain for the sake of complaining.
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Reply #63 February 16, 2007 9:45:27 PM
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It's obvious he's rather be a little troll and complain for the sake of comp

Nothing new
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Reply #64 February 16, 2007 11:01:57 PM
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Well, it's finally back to normal function (SDC that is). It's finally not reporting any new version available. Didn't change a thing... didn't renew xmls (did this previously several times). Only thing that changed was 4 hours past... no reboots, no nothing. Checked the forums and then checked SDC again. Didn't state there was a new version. Meh...

As for Zubaz's post above... who cares man. Every one of my threads has me bitching about a shotcoming of something that ties to this program or another. I complain, who gives a crap... get over it man. Without complaints companies would never try and improve their products or services. Doesn't matter if it's free or not, if I find a flaw with something I will state what I find. I'm sure Microsoft got tired of my complaints about Vista during testing and bug reporting. It sure is amazing that those issues (while not all) have been resolved in the final build... hum... what a concept.

Now let's see if SD will let me down again with skinning of the command prompt in WB5.5. I expect it will still not function in XP, but if that joker stops skinning the command prompt in Vista I will REALLY go off because Vista "natively" skins the command prompt window. I guess we'll see.

When I get old I'm gona be one of those "Mean old bastards"... lol!
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Reply #65 February 17, 2007 12:39:16 AM
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When I get old I'm gona be one of those "Mean old bastards"... lol!

But not here.

Just chill.  Error reporting is just that.  It is NOT an excuse to rant.  THAT is just a character flaw...

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Reply #66 February 17, 2007 3:29:37 AM
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Why can't you guys just test stuff out before you release it?;



Well it's a beta version.


If you can't handle the heat, don't use beta versions. And stop whining, wait for the release version.


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Reply #67 February 17, 2007 4:51:50 AM
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IT's CALLED A BETA FOR A REASON!!!!!!!

DONT LIKE HAVING PROBLEMS USE THE OLD VERSION THATS WHY SDC KEEPS IT THERE....

ALSO THE ONLY WAY PROBLEMS CAN BE AVOIDED IS IF YOU RUN A DEBUGGER TO HELP SDC SOLVE PROBLEMS AND SEND THEM THE LOG. THEIR ARE SO MANY POSSIBLE PROBLEMS A SOFTWARE PROGRAM CAN HAVE ITS INPOSSIBLE TO MAKE ANY SOFTWARE 100% STABLE....
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Reply #68 February 17, 2007 4:56:09 AM
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When I get old I'm gona be one of those "Mean old bastards"... lol!



SO YOUR NOT AN OLD BASTARD NOW,DAMN YOU FOOLED ME.  
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Reply #69 February 17, 2007 5:13:39 AM
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Every one of my threads has me bitching about a shotcoming of something that ties to this program or another

Really? I hadn't noticed...   You don't really have any complaints though, you just like being nasty for the sake of it.

 

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Reply #70 February 17, 2007 11:26:30 AM
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Well it's a beta version.


If you can't handle the heat, don't use beta versions. And stop whining, wait for the release version.


IT's CALLED A BETA FOR A REASON!!!!!!!

DONT LIKE HAVING PROBLEMS USE THE OLD VERSION THATS WHY SDC KEEPS IT THERE....


You guys or gals have reading comprehension skill problems. I complained about SD not testing stuff before release because the VERSION NUMBER WAS WRONG when they posted this on SDC. Did you people even read the title of this thread. My rants in this thread have nothing to do with WB being in beta. It had with SD messing up and labeling a recent release of WB as 5.5 (FINAL!), not beta. So when people (yes people, I didn't start the thread) went to check SDC yesterday morning they saw WB5.5.017 and thought, yey I'll upgrade. Only when they did they noticed that they were still running WB5.1. It was a messup that caused problems for many people yesterday.

Now, are we all clear on what happened or do I need to draw pictures in crayon for some of you?    Read carefully next time...
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Reply #71 February 17, 2007 11:30:01 AM
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IT's CALLED A BETA FOR A REASON!!!!!!!

DONT LIKE HAVING PROBLEMS USE THE OLD VERSION THATS WHY SDC KEEPS IT THERE....

ALSO THE ONLY WAY PROBLEMS CAN BE AVOIDED IS IF YOU RUN A DEBUGGER TO HELP SDC SOLVE PROBLEMS AND SEND THEM THE LOG. THEIR ARE SO MANY POSSIBLE PROBLEMS A SOFTWARE PROGRAM CAN HAVE ITS INPOSSIBLE TO MAKE ANY SOFTWARE 100% STABLE....

Hello,

This threat: Wrong version after the update of WindowBlinds 5.50.017.

Before in SDC...
WindowBlinds 5.50.017 = 5.10.017
WindowBlinds 5.49t

Now in SCD...
WindowBlinds 5.10.017 = 5.10.017
WindowBlinds 5.49t

If you have installed wB 5.50.017 (5.10.017), impossible to downgrade without uninstalling the wrong build. But now, the problem is gone.

@Forum Moderators: Please, close this threat. The problem is gone.

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Reply #72 February 17, 2007 11:47:24 AM
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@Forum Moderators: Please, close this threat. The problem is gone.


Not here.

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Reply #73 February 17, 2007 11:57:57 AM
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I had the same thing happen, repeatably. Thanks to this thread, I was able to confirm it and clear it by restoring the previous version. I am just ignoring the wb5.50 offers to update.
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Reply #74 February 17, 2007 12:02:01 PM
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Not here.

Oooops, sorry.

Don't forget this solution:
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Okay, the solution is (under Windows XP):

- Backup all custom themes
- Uninstall WindowBlinds via Stardock Central (choose to delete all themes).
- Reboot
- Delete this folder: C:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\WindowBlinds
- Flush all files and folders located here: C:\Documents and Settings\your_user_name\Local Settings\Temp
- Open Stardock Central
- Go to Tools --> Settings --> Internet
- Refrest list
- Refrest XML Data
- Click ok
- Go to Tools and click on Check for Application Updates
- Uncheck Show pre-release versions
- Install WindowBlind 5.1
- Reboot
- Check Show pre-release versions
- Install WindowBlind 5.49t
- Reboot
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Reply #75 February 17, 2007 12:21:54 PM
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The squeeky wheel gets the grease most of time. As rude as it appears, pissing and moaning loudly all the time does typically work.   
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