Windowblinds 6 doesn't skin anything

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Clean install of windows xp sp2. I had vista transformation pack installed, but now have uninstalled it. I've also tried to reinstall windowblinds but to no avail.

When I apply any new skin, the windows classic skin is always applied. What is going on here?

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.0 (build 32 x86)

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.

(ThinkPad Display 1400x1050) 1 is attached to ATI MOBILITY FireGL V5200

Wblind.dll 2007/09/27 12:40:20
Wbsrv.dll 2007/09/23 10:10:43
Wbconfig.exe 2007/10/01 18:09:33
Wbload.exe 2007/09/27 16:42:44
Wbhelp.dll 2007/07/11 15:06:07
Wbui.dll 2007/09/22 13:13:06
Tray.dll 2007/09/12 18:52:21
Screen.exe 2007/09/30 15:18:24
windowblinds
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
If I'm not mistaken, the problem with vista transformation pack is that it changes files. Do a search of the forums and look for some past threads. I know this has come up before.   

I wish I could remember just what was the problem. I can remember that WB's and vista transformation pack just do not play well together. Someone will come along with some help, hang in there.

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I had this problem and tried a few of the suggestions. I realized it was likely my fault: I un-installed WB 5 and installed WB 6 in the same Stardock Central session. After un-installing and re-installing WB 6 (w/ reboot in between) every thing works great now =D
Elemental: Reforged
Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top
reboot in between


  



  
Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top
Hmm, I've tried to reboot in between uninstallation and reinstallation, but still no luck. Any other ideas? Is it better to install in safe mode, etc?
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
This looks like a good time to be sending an email to support@stardock.com.
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
This looks like a good time to be sending an email to support@stardock.com.


I chuckle,.... and then give thumbs up to Stardock as the real person to be looking for support from would be the people that made the Vista Transformation pack. Stardock will help clean up the mess.
Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top
ADDING WB SERVICE TO WINDOWS

Copy and paste the following into a Notepad document and save it as wbservice.reg and then open it and say yes to putting it into the registry.

(start copy at line below)
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WindowBlinds]
"Type"=dword:00000010
"Start"=dword:00000002
"ErrorControl"=dword:00000001
"ImagePath"=hex(2):43,00,3a,00,5c,00,50,00,52,00,4f,00,47,00,52,00,41,00,7e,00,\
31,00,5c,00,53,00,74,00,61,00,72,00,64,00,6f,00,63,00,6b,00,5c,00,4f,00,42,\
00,4a,00,45,00,43,00,54,00,7e,00,31,00,5c,00,57,00,49,00,4e,00,44,00,4f,00,\
57,00,7e,00,31,00,5c,00,56,00,69,00,73,00,74,00,61,00,53,00,72,00,76,00,2e,\
00,65,00,78,00,65,00,00,00
"DisplayName"="Stardock WindowBlinds"
"Group"="UIGroup"
"ObjectName"="LocalSystem"
"Description"="Stardock WindowBlinds Service"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WindowBlinds\Enum]
"0"="Root\\LEGACY_WINDOWBLINDS\\0000"
"Count"=dword:00000001
"NextInstance"=dword:00000001
(end copy at line above)

Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top
Thanks everyone, I did a combination of installation in safe mode and the registry file and it's working now
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top

ADDING WB SERVICE TO WINDOWS

Copy and paste the following into a Notepad document and save it as wbservice.reg and then open it and say yes to putting it into the registry.

(start copy at line below)
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WindowBlinds]
"Type"=dword:00000010
"Start"=dword:00000002
"ErrorControl"=dword:00000001
"ImagePath"=hex(2):43,00,3a,00,5c,00,50,00,52,00,4f,00,47,00,52,00,41,00,7e,00,\
31,00,5c,00,53,00,74,00,61,00,72,00,64,00,6f,00,63,00,6b,00,5c,00,4f,00,42,\
00,4a,00,45,00,43,00,54,00,7e,00,31,00,5c,00,57,00,49,00,4e,00,44,00,4f,00,\
57,00,7e,00,31,00,5c,00,56,00,69,00,73,00,74,00,61,00,53,00,72,00,76,00,2e,\
00,65,00,78,00,65,00,00,00
"DisplayName"="Stardock WindowBlinds"
"Group"="UIGroup"
"ObjectName"="LocalSystem"
"Description"="Stardock WindowBlinds Service"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WindowBlinds\Enum]
"0"="Root\\LEGACY_WINDOWBLINDS\\0000"
"Count"=dword:00000001
"NextInstance"=dword:00000001
(end copy at line above)




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