WindowBlinds 6 Beta Feedback

My 1st feedback is that I choose not to delete all of my skins when uninstalling 5.5 to go up to 6. When I rebooted and it went into the config window it picked right up on the last skin I was using.

But that skin was totally busted. I had to unload WB, delete the skin from the computer, reload the skin into WB, and then re-apply it and it was displaying fine.

Please note that you must have Stardock Central 2.46 Build 154 or later to install the WindowBlinds 6 betas. If you try and use older versions, it'll eventually timeout and give you an error about an invalid URL. We'll be working on that error message.

Well, I just installed the beta and it doesn't seem to work on my machine. All it does is change the system colors when I apply a skin. SDC updated itself before I d/l'd the beta, so that's not the issue. I basically had the same scenario as TechMedik. I don't know if I should reinstall 5 or just get used to not having 'blinds until this kink is worked out.

warreni: Please post the information from the System Information page in wbconfig here.

A pretty weird install...it asks if you want to uninstall WB 5, and when you click yes it does but it asks you to reboot, but continues with the install of WB 6. If you don't reboot after you uninstalled WB 5, you will have problems.

Just make sure you reboot after the uninstall of WB 5. You will not have WB installed at all after that, but then you can install WB 6 and it seems to work fine.

It might not be the same for everyone, but that is what happened to me.

Great work!

When I tried install WB6 I received error message "Installation failed" I have the latest SDC and had un-installed WB5. I rebooted and tried again ... no luck. So, I rebooted and re-installed WB5. All my skins and settings were intact. One additional detail ... on the first try to install WB6 a message appeared stating that there was an archiving error and did I wish to proceed.

Make sure you have version 2.46.471 build 154 of SDC.

Boss070, what's the version of Stardock Central in Help / About? You need 2.46 Build 154 or later.

After all this time waiting and waiting for WB6 and it still does not support Vista 64 bit. More than just a little disappointing. But then again, us Vista 64 bit users are in the minority and not a priority. Empty promises or did I completely mis-read everything that has been posted. Oh well, I'm pretty much past caring at this point.

Hi Nakor,

Yes, the latest build of SDC installed first and restarted before I did the install of WB 6.

I've NEVER had a problem with new builds of WB, but this time after install all I got was Classic. So I had to uninstall WB6, then reinstall again.

It seems to be working fine now, but it wasn't "seamless" here...I hope there aren't many others with the problem.

I can't seem to get the blur working on the titlebar on my WIP 'blind. It works in other skins and I have every line of code I need. It worked in StealthOS and I have the same code as that skin (just different values).

Is it a BETA, what do you expect? As you mention x32 is still the majority so they will obviously cater to that part of the market first.

Hum I had an issue with WB sayin that my registration info was wrong or invalid..

I am looking into updating *yet again* SDC.. I am running 2.46 139 and tryin to get the 154 build..

Hoping that will fix it..


Am working on it though..

Will post more..

Anne

Nobody promised that the first beta of WB6 would support 64 bit Vista.  The final version of WB6 will support 64 bit Vista, but for now you need to continue to use WB 5.51 which does support 64 bit Vista (and 64 bit XP)

It makes sense for betas to be 32 bit initially as it reduces the amount of variables in testing.

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6 (6.0 (beta build 17 x86))

Neil, Here is the info you asked for: 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 7300 GS

Wblind.dll 2007/08/01 10:46:20
Wbsrv.dll 2007/07/31 10:39:18
Wbconfig.exe 2007/08/01 15:27:45
Wbload.exe 2007/07/30 13:14:11
Wbhelp.dll 26
Wbui.dll 2007/07/24 10:21:06
Tray.dll 2007/07/24 10:21:49 XP version is 2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254

warreni: You seem to be missing wbhelp.dll which may explain your problems.  I would uninstall WB6, reboot and then install WB6 again.

Neil, do you know anything about my problem? I can send the WindowFrame.TopPerPixel section if you'd like.

That's exactly how the install went for me. But so far every thing seems to work just fine for me.
Using SDC version 2.46.471 build 154

Followed the prompts and as far as I can see everything loaded okay. No broken old skins. I'll be looking for one of ID's reviews to walk use all through the new features.

I know it's still a beta, but what the heck, great job everyone.   

PurrBall: Please mail me the entire skin.

I have the same problem as Anne Marie, I purchased windowblinds 5. And i have the latest updates for SDC...

kittymalone: Only OD customers can install WindowBlinds 6 currently.  Standalone WindowBlinds customers cannot install it.

Okay I got stardock central updated to the exact build said required... *2.46.471 build 154*
I still get an error that my registration is invailid for WB 6.. I made sure WB 5 was regististered and tried registering WB 6 *in the product registaration dialog box* with the only WB serial I had but it still said it was invailid...

I would really like to try and get WB 6 and get it working to test it out..


I am not sure now what else to do...

Any advice would be helpful...



Heres my info just incase its needed...

Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of 3.1

Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 3.6

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 5 (5.50 (build 100 x86 - Vista Edition))

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC

WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC

(Generic PnP Monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 7300 LE

Wblind.dll 2007/02/21 16:07:20
Wbsrv.dll 2007/02/21 16:08:05
Wbconfig.exe 2007/02/21 15:06:33
Wbload.exe 2006/09/30 13:59:14
Wbhelp.dll 2004/09/18 15:37:07
Tray.dll 2006/04/28 18:27:49
Wbload.dll 2007/05/26 12:35:56


thanks
Anne

AnneMarie: The beta is for purchasers of Object Desktop, not standalone WindowBlinds.  It should not be showing for standalone customers but is due to a bug which should be fixed in the morning.

While some people who own WB5 will get free upgrades to WB6 when it is released, they do not have access right now.  For those outside of the free upgrade window there will be a charge, but things are not setup to handle that currently.