WB not loading with windows.

April 7, 2007 7:21 AM from

I am running windows x64. It appears that there is a rule to execute wbinstall64.exe on startup, however It doesnt appear to do anything and I if I run the file manually not much happens. I have uninstalled, used the zapper etc. I have a licensed copy. Here is my system info:

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 5 (5.5 (build 94 x86)) - 64 bit OS

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 7900 GT
(Plug and Play Monitor) 2 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GT

Wblind.dll 2007/03/13 10:50:20
Wblind64.dll 2007/02/24 18:02:41
Wbsrv.dll 2007/02/24 17:51:05
Wbconfig.exe 2007/03/13 11:16:17
Wbload.exe 2006/09/30 14:59:14
Wbhelp.dll 2004/09/18 16:37:07
Wbui.dll 2005/12/06 22:29:06
Tray.dll 2006/04/28 19:27:49
Wbload.dll 2005/02/23 17:09:23

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Reply #1 April 7, 2007 8:30 AM from

WinCustomize Forums Top

one thing you can try is go to where windowblinds is installed and create a shortcut to the file that launches the program, then place that shortcut into the startup folder, i presume in vista its in the same place..c:\....documents and setting....owner...start menu....programs...startup. if not you will have to locate it, but placeing a shortcut in there might work for you, good luck

Reply #2 April 7, 2007 3:56 PM from

Stardock Forums Top

I dont think that will work because when I open wbconfig it doesnt apply the skin automatically, i still have to click apply.

Reply #3 April 8, 2007 3:15 AM from

Stardock Forums Top

I figured it out for future reference this is what i had to do.

There was a registry call for wbinstall64.exe (in hkcu/software/microosft/windows/currentversion/run) and I figured out that wbinstall64.exe by it self will not actually load a skin. You also have to start wbload.exe so you add a new string value in the same folder as the other key for the full path to the wbload.exe file.

Reply #4 April 8, 2007 4:38 AM from

WinCustomize Forums Top

Glad to see you got it working, and thanks for posting back with the solution.

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