Another Classic theme problem......

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I just recently purchased and installed the program. When I try to apply a theme is just goes to the classic theme but the color changes when I try a different theme. Some help with this would be much appreciated.

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.1 (build 51 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.

(Default Monitor) 1 is attached to ATI Mobility Radeon X1400

Wblind.dll         2008/03/17 12:45:20
Wbsrv.dll         2008/03/11 06:56:10
Wbconfig.exe         2008/02/20 13:52:33
Wbload.exe         2008/02/14 11:05:14
Wbhelp.dll         2007/08/27 11:54:07
Wbui.dll         2007/12/01 16:43:05
Tray.dll              2007/09/12 17:58:21
Screen.exe         2008/01/11 12:14:18

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Did you reboot? (I had the same problem when I installed after a rebuild)
Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top
I've tried rebooting several times. I've also uninstalled and downloaded SDC and installed it through that and robooted again.
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
did you uninstall all previous versions that might have been on your system?
Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top
As far as I know there were no other versions on it before.
Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top
Actually, i think i might have had a trial a few months ago... but it was long uninstalled
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Any other customization software? I know some of the Vista clone packs out there have caused conflicts with Windowblinds. Some left patched/hacked dlls on computers even after uninstall.
Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top
I don't believe I had any other software on here.
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Follow this link and download the ODNT Component Zapper This will COMPLETELY uninstall Windowblinds and allow you to start over fresh. The reason I recommend this is because you have a newer build version than I currently use, however one of your files is older than mine. This can mean a borked install.

Once you've uninstalled, re-install using Stardock Central. You may want to completely remove it and reinstall it fresh first too.

Mine
WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.1 (build 49 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.

(Plug and Play Monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500
(Plug and Play Monitor) 2 is attached to NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500

Wblind.dll 2008/02/19 18:51:20
Wbsrv.dll 2008/02/13 17:15:10
Wbconfig.exe 2008/02/20 14:52:33
Wbload.exe 2008/02/14 12:05:14
Wbhelp.dll 2007/08/27 12:54:07
Wbui.dll 2007/11/06 11:13:05
Tray.dll 2007/09/12 17:58:21
Screen.exe 2008/01/14 18:02:18 <-----------------------------this one
Reply #9 from Stardock Forums Top
I've done what you said.... but unfortunately there's no change.... Here's my updated info....


WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.02 (build 44 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.

(Default Monitor) 1 is attached to ATI Mobility Radeon X1400

Wblind.dll 2008/01/16 12:42:20
Wbsrv.dll 2008/01/14 17:02:10
Wbconfig.exe 2008/01/14 17:02:35
Wbload.exe 2007/09/27 17:47:44
Wbhelp.dll 2007/08/27 11:54:07
Wbui.dll 2007/11/06 10:13:05
Tray.dll 2007/09/12 17:58:21
Screen.exe 2008/01/14 17:02:18
Reply #10 from Stardock Forums Top
are you installing from a stand a lone download link or through SDC manager?
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
What version ATI drivers are you using?
Reply #14 from Stardock Forums Top
I had this problem or something very similar - I am suspicious because I recently upgraded to the new version of AVG Internet Security - version 8.

Could not switch skins - it only reverted to classic or a bizarre mixture of classic and the skin I wanted.

My solution: Uninstall Windowsblinds, disable AVG resident shield temporally - reinstall Windowsblinds - cange a skin, re enable AVG.

Worked like a charm after I tried everything else. Looks like some anti-virus programs may not be playing nice with Windowsblinds or vice-versa...
Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Diamond12a makes a good point.......whenever you install or update any Stardock software you should temporarily disable your firewall/antivirus. Anything that blocks scripts will effect your installation.

Reply #16 from Stardock Forums Top
I tried uninstalling, killing my antivirus and firewall and reinstalling..... no change unfortunately