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Has anyone had any success with the Wallpaper Changer working correctly? I can get it to change as scheduled, but it never uses my choice of Tiled, but stretches everything (except for when I first set it). Is this a known issue?
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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top
If you are not already try using Theme Manager:

https://www.stardock.com/products/sdcentral/



Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top
Is Theme Manager the same as Stardock Central?
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Is Theme Manager the same as Stardock Central?


no - but you can use Stardock Central to download it

you're setting wallpaper mode in WB config to tile, yes?
are the regular wallpaper settings (right click desktop, properties, desktop) set to tile?
Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

Is Theme Manager the same as Stardock Central?


no - but you can use Stardock Central to download it

you're setting wallpaper mode in WB config to tile, yes?
are the regular wallpaper settings (right click desktop, properties, desktop) set to tile?


Yes to both of your questions. And both the regular wallpaper tab in Display Settings and Windowblinds preview show the wallpaper as tiled. And if I manually select a new wallpaper in WB it will tile it. It's only when the auto changer moves to a new wallpaper that it begins stretching. And it will do that from that point on unless I manually reassign the wallpaper again. I have been to duplicate this behaviour on two different computers so it doesn't appear to be machine specific.
Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top
Is anyone able to explain what's going on with this, or duplicate the problem?
Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top
*bump*


anybody?
Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top
Am I posting this in the wrong place or something? Is no one able to confirm or deny this behaviour?
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Jeff,

Could you send an e-mail to support@stardock.com and reference this thread?


Reply #10 from Stardock Forums Top
This problem also exists in WB6.
Reply #11 from Stardock Forums Top
Noted we will get right on that one. What OS are you using?
Reply #12 from Stardock Forums Top
I've tested it on both XP Home and XP Pro.
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
It would be great if thumbails should be sorted alphabetical by default (are they sorted by size for now ??), and if we can see the name on mouse over each ...
Reply #14 from Stardock Forums Top
Can I assume no one is using 64bit XP?
Reply #15 from Stardock Forums Top
I know that I am not using 64bit.
Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top
no do i
Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top
It would be great if thumbails should be sorted alphabetical by default (are they sorted by size for now ??), and if we can see the name on mouse over each ...


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Reply #18 from Stardock Forums Top
Any responses to this? I haven't heard from support on this, either, after opening a case with them and referencing this thread.
Reply #19 from Stardock Forums Top
Do you have a ticket number I can look up your query with?
Reply #20 from Stardock Forums Top
No, I do not. I never received a reply from support@stardock.com. All I did was send them an email with the url of this thread, requesting that they reference that for the issue. One thing I've noticed with both 5 and 6 is that when you initially load Windows your current wallpaper will be tiled if you have so selected, but as soon as it changes to the next one it stretches it.
Reply #21 from Stardock Forums Top
The reply listed on Oct 03 2007 12:21 PM was as follows:

 Hi Jeffrey,

I see what you've written there and have reproduced this problem here.

It looks like with WindowBlinds 6 the behavior is as expected.


Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I am unsure if any additional WindowBlinds 5 updates are planned, but I will report this to the developers in case any are.

 --------------------
Mike / milksama

Please see the responce from today to your email for more information.
Reply #22 from Stardock Forums Top
I did receive that message when I reported the problem for WB5. However, the issue is still occurring with WB6. Are you saying that's the way it's intended to work??
Reply #23 from Stardock Forums Top
We have made you aware of the situation by private email. If you wish to contact us further please do at gripeline@stardock.com. 
Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top
THE Jeff George? The Jeff George who played for the Colts, Falcons, Vikings, Bears, Redskins, Seahawks, and Raiders?
Reply #25 from Stardock Forums Top

We have made you aware of the situation by private email. If you wish to contact us further please do at gripeline@stardock.com. 

End of quote


Actually, you haven't made me aware of the situation. You've noted that it is an issue with WB5. You have not addressed the fact that it also happens in WB6, nor has anyone confirmed that they can duplicate it. In fact, you haven't even addressed the issue. Drop the attitude or get out of customer service.