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WindowBlinds 6 Beta Released

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WindowBlinds 6 Beta Released

Available to Object Desktop Subscribers

http://www.windowblinds.net
from WinCustomize Forums

Stardock is pleased to officially announce that the beta of WindowBlinds 6 is now available for users of Object Desktop.  WindowBlinds 6 represents a whole new generation of Windows skinning with advanced new features such as animation overlays, blur glass effects on both Windows Vista and Windows XP, user created sub-styles, full font control, explorer backgrounds, complete Windows Vista skinning, faster performance, and much more!

The final WindowBlinds 6 will include 5 brand-new skins created by Stardock Design (a team up of many of the top skinners of all time including the Pixtudio team and Skinplant teams combined) to help demonstrate some of the new skins. 

More features and information will be released as the beta moves forward.

If you don’t have Object Desktop, visit www.objectdesktop.com to get it.

More info and screenshots found here.

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Reply #51 from WinCustomize Forums Top
If your sig6.bin id being deleted then it is not valid for your pc.
Reply #52 from WinCustomize Forums Top
After applying the Molten skin I can't change to any other skin or back to Aero
ObjectDock - Access shortcuts and frequently used applications from an animated dock.
Reply #53 from WinCustomize Forums Top
If your sig6.bin id being deleted then it is not valid for your pc.


Why would that be? And why did everything work OK before I rebooted, I wonder?
Reply #54 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I'm WB5 user (i doesn't have ObjectDesktop) i have bought WB only one month ago, so i think that i can have a free upgrade to WB6, but, where can i get WB6 beta? there is any download link? i've downloaded SDC (StarDock Central) but there is no WB6 update available...

thanks in advance,
Reply #55 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Ok I'm impressed, need I say more!
Reply #56 from WinCustomize Forums Top
When I launch WB, sig6 is OK and activation is good, but when I click "apply," rather than applying, it deletes the bin file. This is weird.


Classic! Have you tried making the file READ ONLY, so that WB6 can't delete it? And make sure you re-add that reg file PurrBall is talking about. Every time you uninstall, you are probably removing that service. Hope this helps.
Reply #57 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I'm WB5 user (i doesn't have ObjectDesktop) i have bought WB only one month ago, so i think that i can have a free upgrade to WB6, but, where can i get WB6 beta? there is any download link? i've downloaded SDC (StarDock Central) but there is no WB6 update available...


The beta is only available to Object Desktop subscribers.  Since you purchased after February 1st, then you will receive the final version free when it's released.


Reply #58 from WinCustomize Forums Top
And why it's not possible to get the beta version now? must i wait till final version will be released?
Reply #59 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thanks,Excalpius. At least it simplifies the problem. I no longer get deactivated. Unfortunately, that wacky "apply" button does exactly nothing. Everything else works fine, so I have a nice wallpaper changer. Maybe I'm doing something obvious wrong, or maybe my clunky computer just isn't up to it. I don't know.
Reply #60 from WinCustomize Forums Top
And why it's not possible to get the beta version now?


because....

The beta is only available to Object Desktop subscribers.


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must i wait till final version will be released?


yes, unless you upgrade to an Object Desktop subscription.
Reply #61 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Couple of bugs found now that I can run the beta side by side on XP vs. Vista:

DIAMOND Skin (gorgeous btw, my new default skin)

Title text is drawn too low in the bar, so it cuts off in the middle with the file/edit/view menu. This happens on XP only.

And the start button on the taskbar hangs a little down into frame when Object Dock is set to hide taskbar. This happens in XP only also.

Both machines are P4s running Nvidia workstation cards Quadro FX 4000/2000 with the latest drivers for both (162 or 163 series).
Reply #62 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Installed just fine on my Vista OS PC, bar the usual glitch I get i.e. it says activation failed due to an invalid email address but then activates just fine when I Right Click on WB in SD Central and select the Activate option.

Using the Leo skin at the mo, tried the others but settled upon this, love the animated dragon on Molten but the skin was just a tad too touch much day to day use, I'd prob spend far to much time watching the the aforementioned dragon

Anyone working on any skins yet that will take in the new Sidebar Skin so I can have a fully co-ordinated look and feel to my desktop?

Slightly off-topic, when is the CursorXP Vista version likely to be released and will it address the 'bug' where the cursor disappears under some windows?

SENT
Reply #63 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Just went through the whole process one more time. Activation problem is solved (thanks again). It installs perfectly and works fine. Then, the first time I reboot, it will no longer apply. So it's something that's happening on the reboot. I don't know what.
Reply #64 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Natsgm: Setting that file to be read only will not help.  If WB wanted to delete that file then it was invalid and it will not allow you to use WB.
Reply #65 from WinCustomize Forums Top
yo that dragon ish looks nice
Reply #66 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Just went through the whole process one more time. Activation problem is solved (thanks again). It installs perfectly and works fine. Then, the first time I reboot, it will no longer apply. So it's something that's happening on the reboot. I don't know what.


Have you tried pasting your ODNT serial for activation?
Reply #67 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Have you tried pasting your ODNT serial for activation?



That's the only way I can register.
Reply #68 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Natsgm: Setting that file to be read only will not help. If WB wanted to delete that file then it was invalid and it will not allow you to use WB.

You have told me twice that the file is invalid. I am asking you again, why would it be invalid? And, if it's invalid, why would it work perfectly well until I reboot? Can you help enlighten me?
Reply #69 from WinCustomize Forums Top
End of quote


Have you tried pasting your ODNT serial for activation?


Many, many, many times. After all, I maxxed out my activations twice. The problem now is no longer activation per se, though: It says I'm activated, it simply doesn't work.
Reply #70 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Just a reminder the WindowBlinds 6 Beta feedback thread is here.

https://forums.wincustomize.com/?forumid=165&aid=159218

 
Reply #71 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Just a reminder the WindowBlinds 6 Beta feedback thread is here.


Sorry. Thanks for pointing it out.
Reply #72 from WinCustomize Forums Top
one thing i noticed..the stupid font thing blows..on the previous version i had no problems, now all of the sudden the font for my browser and other places is real small
Reply #73 from WinCustomize Forums Top

one thing i noticed..the stupid font thing blows..on the previous version i had no problems, now all of the sudden the font for my browser and other places is real small


You can edit all fonts in the skin through the "Change skin fonts." If you click on the link on the bottom of the window, you can edit the skin fonts just as you can in SKS. Change them to another font, make them bigger, smaller, bold, etc. It's awesome.
Reply #74 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Natsgm: Setting that file to be read only will not help. If WB wanted to delete that file then it was invalid and it will not allow you to use WB.


Agreed, I was only suggesting it as a debug step. Sorry for any confusion.
Reply #75 from WinCustomize Forums Top
in the previous version i think i already had the ability to change the font