loads classic at startup

I had the same problem, so I applied the uxtheme patch to Windows XP. This allows the OS to use unsigned 3rd Party themes. Given how many people have this problem, perhaps this is more to this answer, including a possible software bug?

jimmi1, I assume you are having this problem with Windowblinds? If so, applying the uxtheme patch to Windows XP is not the answer. Try uninstalling Windowblinds then reboot and reinstall Windowblinds via Stardock Central. If the problem still persists copy and paste your system info from Windowblinds and we'll take a look at it

If you are at the end of a 30 day trial, then WindowBlinds will not function. That it what it is designed to do - 30 days means 30 days... You will have to uninstal it. The either not use it, or purchase the full version.

Try selecting an XP type theme from desktop properties. Patching uxtheme.dll is not recommended.

Why is this not recommended? It's the only way I could get Windows to allow me to use modified themes.

Interesting, IceIsles joined us yesterday   

Indeed - I am oblivious, incoherent, and borderline incompetent.   

Is it not better to teach then ridicule as it is better to learn and gain wisdom?    

Damn that's good, got to write that one down.      

It is not recommended because you are both altering a system file and breaking the EULA.

Altering system files can lead to unpredictable results. If you want to do it, fine, just don't recommend it to anyone else.

I gotcha. With me, it was a matter of necessity. I wanted to use WB6, and this was the only way to go about it. I generally agree about not altering system files, although MS has gotten a lot better about locking users out of critical services, etc.

IceIsles, I'm intrigued. You wanted to use Windowblinds so you used the uxtheme patch  :NOTSURE: How did you do that?

For some reason, Windows wouldn't let me select a "modified theme" when I installed WB6. Subsequently, although WB6 was installed, everything was permanently stuck in "Classic" mode. I honestly don't know much about the uxtheme patch, but it did the trick for me. I figured I could always restore a backup if it torched my OS.   

hi thanks for the replys everyone i had a problem when i was installing it kept telling me to reboot and i had to select use additional processes option do you think that could be the problem or something to do with it

i am using windows blinds 5.1 xp pro sp2 x64 i applied the uxtheme patch but when i rebooted it told me that it could not find uxtheme.dll so i had to resort back to the other one

the patch is for StyleXP not WB

open WB config and click the system info and post the info that shows up

WindowBlinds 5.1 System Information Report:

STATUS : WB+ SRV+ HLP+ UI+ TRAY+

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC.

WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC

Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.

You have one monitor in total.

(Plug and Play Monitor) 1 is Radeon X300/X550/X1050 Series

Wblind.dll 2006/10/27 17:20:20
Wblind64.dll 2006/10/09 12:51:37
Wbsrv.dll 2006/10/09 13:25:43
Wbconfig.exe 2006/10/28 18:13:27
Wbload.exe 2005/12/21 01:04:47
Wbhelp.dll 2004/09/18 16:37:07
Wbui.dll 2005/12/06 22:29:06
Tray.dll 2006/04/28 19:27:49

jimmi1: where did you get your 5.1 from?


Wblind.dll 2006/10/27 17:20:20 = No match what I show for Trial/Standalone/SDC
Wblind64.dll 2006/10/09 12:51:37 = Match what I show for SDC
Wbsrv.dll 2006/10/09 13:25:43 = No match what I show for Trial/Standalone/SDC
Wbconfig.exe 2006/10/28 18:13:27 = No match what I show for Trial/Standalone/SDC
Wbload.exe 2005/12/21 01:04:47 = Match what I show for Trial/Standalone
Wbhelp.dll 2004/09/18 16:37:07 = Match all
Wbui.dll 2005/12/06 22:29:06 = Match what I show for SDC
Tray.dll 2006/04/28 19:27:49 = Match what I show for Trial/Standalone

How do you find the "correct" dates? Is it open to the public, or for SD and WB staff/mods only?

find them where?

normally, you just open WB, click system info and voila.. there they be

Bichur I think what Pugboy is asking how do you come up with current dates for all versions (trial, standalone, SDC).  :NOTSURE: 

Yup. I don't suppose us average joes can get a hold of those... Would be handy info...

For the SDC
every time I upgrade...
I open WB, click system info and voila... there it be

The Trial/Standalone are basically the same, just one has activation
every once in a while some post their standalone info for reference

then i copy to a text doc for later reference

you'll find valid and cracked posted throughout the forum

most of the times, with the dates it's not too hard to figure out there's incorrect files involved

for example:

a 5 version came out on 11/28/2005

LEGIT

Wblind.dll 2005/11/28 13:57:10
Wbsrv.dll 2005/11/28 15:52:00
Wbconfig.exe 2005/11/28 16:19:00
Wbload.exe 2005/11/25 19:30:58
Wbhelp.dll 2004/09/18 15:37:00
Wbui.dll 2005/11/20 12:23:40
Tray.dll 2005/11/02 13:28:26

the newest file date is 11/28

then you people looking for help posting:

Cracked

Wblind.dll 2005/11/28 13:57:10
Wbsrv.dll 2005/12/06 21:16:30
Wbconfig.exe 2005/12/03 03:03:36
Wbload.exe 2005/11/25 19:30:58
Wbhelp.dll 2004/09/18 15:37:00
Wbui.dll 2005/11/20 12:23:40
Tray.dll 2005/11/02 13:28:26


Wblind.dll 2005/11/28 13:57:10
Wbsrv.dll 2005/12/03 04:03:40
Wbconfig.exe 2005/12/03 04:03:36
Wbload.exe 2005/11/25 19:30:58
Wbhelp.dll 2004/09/18 15:37:00
Wbui.dll 2005/11/20 12:23:40
Tray.dll 2005/11/02 13:28:26

Wblind.dll 2005/11/28 13:57:10
Wbsrv.dll 2005/12/07 02:16:30
Wbconfig.exe 2005/12/03 08:03:36
Wbload.exe 2005/11/25 19:30:58
Wbhelp.dll 2004/09/18 15:37:00
Wbui.dll 2005/11/20 12:23:40
Tray.dll 2005/11/02 13:28:26

Uh oh... Dates are invalid=Not good

nope