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I don't want WB moving my skins!!!

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I don't want WB moving my skins!!!

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After updating WB yesterday (9/20) it started moving my skins to a folder all users could find them. I don't want this for sure! It means it is moving almost 2GB to my C: and I don't have much space in there. I want my skins in D:, like it was before, where I have a lot of space. My C: is just for Windows files and that's all. I don't even use Program Files to install programs unless I don't have the option to change that. But for my skins, YES, I want to have the option to put them where I want them.

So I uninstalled WB and am waiting for a fix for this, please?

Thank you for your attention - Roberto Gadelha

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Reply #76 from Stardock Forums Top

Due to time constraints we cannot provide a function for changing the location in the WB UI for 6.0


This is something that needs a lot of testing to ensure 64 bit and other user accounts continue to work correctly.


For now if you want to change the location then you can do so via those registry keys.



But what about us? No cookies for 32 bit (WinXP) users or whatever you call us, even if we pay for SD, we don't get or we don't deserve it? Or what?
Reply #77 from Stardock Forums Top
Sorry, but I can quit SD if you want me to. Just tell me, please.
Multiplicity - Control multiple PCs using one keyboard and mouse
Reply #78 from WinCustomize Forums Top

RGadelha: As I thought I had explained above, there was simply no time to implement such a function for 6.0.

But if you want to relocate your skins you can and we have provided you with instructions on how to do this.

Reply #79 from Stardock Forums Top
Mr. Banfield, I thank you for that, I mean, for your instructions, really. I've used those and they worked for me. What about those users that cannot do this? That cannot mod the registry? Ok! I'am all Ok! Forget it.

Reply #80 from Stardock Forums Top
Where's the frog???

I don't want WB moving my skins!!! And I mean THAT!!!
Reply #81 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Point made, move on.
Reply #82 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Mr. Banfield, I thank you for that, I mean, for your instructions, really. I've used those and they worked for me. What about those users that cannot do this? That cannot mod the registry? Ok! I'am all Ok! Forget it.

That's when we suggest these people in particular contact support. We're here to help and can also be reached at support@stardock.com

-Mike
[Stardock Support]

Reply #83 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Has anyone seen my horse? 
Reply #84 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Yes I saw you horse, it went right through the center of the village with a headless horseman on it!!!!!  
Reply #85 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Yes I saw you horse, it went right through the center of the village with a headless horseman on it!
Spooky!!!
Reply #86 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Has anyone seen my horse?

Your horse has probably been turned into a Big Mac by now   

Reply #87 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Your horse has probably been turned into a Big Mac by now


mmmmmm, *burp*...was one tasty horse.
Reply #88 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I pre-tenderized it in reply #69

 
Reply #89 from Stardock Forums Top
So, no horses at all and no options to ask us where we can park our horses, well I'm giving up. That's it. QUIT.

Reply #90 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I am sorry but I do not see the problem here.  We have told you how to move the skins and that there was no time in 6.0 to add a function to the UI to allow you to move the skins.

What exactly were you expecting?

Reply #91 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I am sorry but I do not see the problem here. We have told you how to move the skins and that there was no time in 6.0 to add a function to the UI to allow you to move the skins.

What exactly were you expecting?


Neil DO NOT change this I presently like this placement of the skins in the shared section of the system for many reasons~!
#1. It makes it very easy to share the files across my network for editing Vista and XP versions. {I have one computer XP Pro and one Vista...}
#2. It also makes it very easy to have my system do a auto backup of my skins before an update. {I also have a server with Acronis to backup each one of systems automatically. Which uses my network to do just that and other backup functions.}

This placement has been the best arrangement for me to have a complete control of all my editing functions and backups made so much easier.

Whatever the idea was for - it is a really good one!!!
Thanks!

SGT
Reply #92 from Stardock Forums Top
If you want to start a dialog further on this topic please start a ticket with us at support@stardock.com as Mike suggested. After the developer and the users have made suggestions it is the only place you can take this further. We look forward to hearing from you.
Reply #93 from Stardock Forums Top
I can understand why the skins are not put into Programs Files folder, I much prefer the new folder structure of Vista. But why are the skins moved to my public sharing folder? eg *\Users\Public\Documents\*

Everyone on my network can get into that folder and if they see a bunch of skins they might start messing with them. I *only* have stuff in there that is meant for other network users.

Why isn't the default folder my own User folder eg. *\Users\Necaradan666\Documents\* My .Dreams are already automatically stored inside a Stardock folder there.

j00 are making a mess of my system!
Reply #94 from WinCustomize Forums Top
On a network can't you take care of that by setting access to files only to view?  
Reply #95 from WinCustomize Forums Top
So, no horses at all and no options to ask us where we can park our horses


"Shoot low, Sheriff, He's ridin' a Shetland!"
Reply #96 from WinCustomize Forums Top

A per user folder is not suitable for WindowBlinds as all skins must be readable by all users on the machine.

Reply #97 from WinCustomize Forums Top
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Reply • Quote Neil BanfieldSeptember 20, 2007 07:06:32Reply #40
The location where WB looks for skins is set by two registry keys. They must be set to the same directory.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Stardock\WindowBlinds\wb5.ini\Installed\Path

and

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Stardock\WindowBlinds\wb5.ini\Installed\Path

If you want to put your skins elsewhere then you can change those keys and copy ALL of the directories off the current WB skin directory to that directory.


People should not have to go to their registries to add anything because of a program, that should be handled and fixed by the WB6 programers. WB6 & SKS6 look like they should have been brought out for Vista people and WB5 & SKS5 (with updates) for XP people. I don't like being nudged into something I don't want to, which is what I'm seeing with Vista and XP, but I do understand progress, I just don't like it shoved down my throat. I'm not attacking anybody here, I'm pissed mostly with Microsoft. Man when is enough enough???????   . Sorry for the rant all done   
Reply #98 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I don't like being nudged into something I don't want to, which is what I'm seeing with Vista and XP, but I do understand progress, I just don't like it shoved down my throat. I'm not attacking anybody here, I'm pissed mostly with Microsoft.

The problem is that the MS coders want this new location.  The reg work-around is simply a solution to keep others who prefer the status quo happy....

Reply #99 from WinCustomize Forums Top
i am having the same problem only i just don't want it installed there..i want it with everything else...i have tried everything to change the install location and nothing has worked...why does it do this...if i can't install it where i want then i don't want it

Reply #100 from WinCustomize Forums Top
i don't want ANYTHING in my shared folder unless i mean to share it...i know i am new with stardock but won't use a program that won't install where i want it too...its not just WB...for me its theme manager too...i use my shared folder (all users) to share files with others on my network...