Can't Install Correctly

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I'm trying to install WindowBlinds and I even disabled AntiVir and reinstalled WIndowBlinds but I keep getting the "Need Reboot or Try New Processes?" window...

The only other thing I've got running is the WindoxsXP firewall, but that shouldn't effect WindowBlinds...

Any ideas?

thanks,

Joe

windowblinds
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Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
err, from my harddrive I have a directory on a seperate drive "D:\Software Backups\"
It "installs" correctly, but upon reboot I get the above message: "Would you like to try and reboot, or try new processes?"
Grrr.... X-( 

Any help'd B 'preciated,
JOe
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Where did you obtain your copy of WindowBlinds? Install either the 'trial' version or purchase the full version at - Windowblinds

If you have already purchased Windowblinds then download the latest version using Stardock Central.
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I downloaded the trial version from stardock, that's what I'm using, but as I said I'm getting the above problem?
Joe
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
The 'trial' version has a time limit and most likely it has expired.
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
NO, that's not it,
As I said in the first post, it is not installing at all because the installation program believes it is being blocked by a registry locker/spyware blocker (which is not the case), neither is it the case that it is expired (i've not installed it before on this machine)

Any other takers?
Joe
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
neither is it the case that it is expired (i've not installed it before on this machine)
End of quote


Was it install on any other computer? If so than that would be the problem, your trial time is by the software, not by computer. The clock starts upon first install.
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
NO it was not, I downloaded a new (my first) copy...it's telling me that something is keeping it from installing correctly [again]
Joe
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Please contact support@stardock.com as they will be able to assist you in resolving this issue.
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Okay, what OS are you running? Keep in mind we are asking questions to help pinpoint the problem, even if the questions seem trival.

Edit: Sorry, missed the comment about Windows XP firewall.
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I think your best course of action here is to follow Hankers advice is reply #9 and contact support. Unfortunately they will not be back in until Monday. There a chance one of them though might hit the forums over the weekend and see your post. Keep checking back.
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
just for the sake of asking, are you running windows defender? if so disable it in the msconfig.exe...last time i tried to install windowblinds on my old xp system the windows defender alway blocked it for some reason.
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top
nopers, windows defender is a peace of (*&)&)(&**(#^*@) anyhow ;) LOL
I checked all resident services and there's nothing running that should be inerfering with it!
Ah well...
I've actually hacked the windowsxp theme dll, and I can apply whatever themes I want just fine, I just like the ease of window blinds (by the way, the hack won't mess with WB either, it infact utilizes the same .dll and changes it in the same way LOL

I dropped em an email will wait till next week, no biggie
Reply #15 from Stardock Forums Top
It seems as I also have the same problem as Joseph. However, it works for me when I first install it, and then after I restart it just keeps telling me to reboot. Did you get it fixed Joe?