Latest Update to windowblinds -- Broke?

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Installed the latest update to windowblinds. It installs, I reboot, and the skinning is gone, and the program opens up on my taskbar. Won't accept or change skins for me.

I think you're update is broke.
Using Vista 64. If I reinstall the program without updating, works fine.

windowblinds
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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top
Any info?
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Could be an issue similar to that mentioned in this thread WWW Link

Have you rebooted your machine after the installs?

If you still have problems post your system info from WB and one of the guys will have a look at it
WindowBlinds - Free yourself of the default settings, customize your desktop.
Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I had this same issue, however, I just opened SDC (after I was unable to apply a skin) and saw that there was another update for WB6 (probably the same) so I downloaded it again and rebooted now all is fine.

Just wanted to state that its obviously an issue.

Vista Ultimate x64
Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top
The update worked ok for me.

I am a very happy camper because this update fixed a lagging bug that involved dreams on Windows Vista Ultimate crashing upon every reboot.

All works great now - thank you Stardock developers!
Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top
Yes, I rebooted.
Same issue:


Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of 5.4
Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 5.9

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.0 (build 56 x86 - Vista Edition) - 64 bit OS

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
(HP w2207 Wide LCD Monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS

Wblind.dll 2007/10/31 18:26:20
Wblind64.dll 2007/10/08 18:07:06
Wbsrv.dll 2007/10/31 18:26:05
Wbconfig.exe 2007/10/31 18:26:09
Wbload.exe 2007/09/27 16:42:44
Wbhelp.dll 2007/07/11 15:06:07
Tray.dll 2007/09/12 18:52:21
Wbload.dll 2007/09/26 12:53:28
Screen.exe 2007/10/04 17:58:24
Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top
Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of 5.4
Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 5.9

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.0 (build 56 x86 - Vista Edition) - 64 bit OS

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
(HP w2207 Wide LCD Monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS

Wblind.dll 2007/10/31 18:26:20
Wblind64.dll 2007/10/31 18:26:08
Wbsrv.dll 2007/09/27 17:47:05
Wbconfig.exe 2007/10/31 18:26:09
Wbload.exe 2007/09/27 16:42:44
Wbhelp.dll 2007/07/11 15:06:07
Tray.dll 2007/09/12 18:52:21
Wbload.dll 2007/09/26 12:53:28
Screen.exe 2007/09/26 14:42:52



I did the update again, but neither my sidebar or my bottom bar (start / task / system) is skinned. I notice it in applications around the boarders, but other than that, it's incomplete.
Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top


Notice the task bar and start button?
Also when I start windows, it no longer minimizes to system tray, just to the task bar.
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I had this exact problem on Vista x64, rebooted to the classic style and no themes would be applied.

Uninstall Windowblinds and reboot. Once you've booted back up reinstall WB through SDC and you should be set.
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Is Stardock going to acknowledge this issue and fix it?