Batch files not executing - Vista

I noticed after updating to WindowBlinds 6.02.024, sometimes (randomly, about 1/3 of the time) batch files would not execute at all (whether initiated by another program of by me double clicking in explorer), but only pop up a black window titled "C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe," no errors, no nothing, just a blank window. After I uninstalled WindowBlinds, they execute always as expected.

If I still had it installed, I would report my system information page, will do this later, after I'm done encoding music (My setup uses some fairly large batch files). I was using what is currently, as of this date, still the latest version of WindowBlinds available on Stardock Central (6.02.024), on Windows Vista Home Premium (x86) on my HP Pavilion dv2500 (T7300 2.0Ghz Core 2 Duo Intel Processor, 2GB RAM), with a GeForce 8400M Graphics chip and the last released graphics driver update from HP for my computer (Forceware 156.65). My Windows Experience Index is 3.4 and the Graphics sub score is 3.4. I had checked, and it reported the installation ok, and I tried reinstalling it once.

This and windows randomly not being skinned have stopped me using WindowBlinds for now, a shame since I really preferred it over Vista's Aero.

I have tried clearing WindowBlind's registry entries, but have not re-installed since, I'll have to report on that later, but I was wondering if anyone else was having/could confirm this problem?
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Reply #1 Top
I had the non-skinning problem, although batch files ran fine for me. The non-skinning problem has been fixed as of the latest 6.02.025 version of windowblinds, at least for me.

Reply #2 Top
I was unable to replicate this issue under the new version. Please try the update and let us know if you still have the same issue.
Reply #3 Top
Looks like its working fine now, haven't had it happen again so far. Thanks for fixing that...

Also was wondering, is there any option anywhere to skin command prompt windows, as Aero does? Is there some option I've been missing for years, or does this just not work?
Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of 3.3
Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 3.3

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.02 (build 75 x86 - Vista Edition)

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
(Generic PnP Monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS

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Wbsrv.dll 2008/01/28 14:31:33
Wbconfig.exe 2008/01/14 17:02:35
Wbload.exe 2007/09/27 17:47:44
Wbhelp.dll 2007/08/27 11:54:07
Tray.dll 2007/09/12 17:58:21
Wbload.dll 2007/09/12 17:58:28
Screen.exe 2008/01/14 17:02:18