[Solved] How do I change this?

Irritating "background" with theme

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Hi.

I started using WindowBlinds again, and I just love it.

But the theme Im using right now has some things I want to get rid of:

Look at my example. The gray/black background as you see here in Messenger Live pisses me off. I cant really see what people write to me. This is just an example, I know I can change font color and stuff, but its like this is many programs.

How do I change this "background"? I dont want to get rid of this theme, 'cause I really love it, just except of this.

I've tried the "Change the look of a particular application", but that doesnt even effect something.

Thank you

windowblinds
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
ThaBastus just a few questions that your answers to will assist anyone trying to help.

What OS?

What is the theme you are using? Does it happen with any other theme or all themes?

When you use to option to exclude Messenger Live are you identifing the .exe file?

If you change to the default skin/theme for your computer does it fix the problem?

Go into WindowBlinds configuration, copy and paste the system info back in a reply.
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

It looks like you're running a skin that uses dark window backgrounds. This is a perfect example of why some of us don't design skins like that. :)

Open it up in SkinStudio and go to the Change Skin Colors section. Switch the drop-down menu to "Show skin defined system colors" and you will most likely find that "Window background" is the color you need to change. You may need to modify the "Window text" color also to make sure it contrasts well enough. Most likely it was set to contrast well with the dark background, however some programs, like Windows Messenger, ignore that setting and force black text.

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top
#1 Windows XP
Multipass_Carbon - it happens with themes with dark backgrounds
Yes, if it's to a non-dark background theme

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 5 (5.5 (build 92 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-skærm) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 6600

Wblind.dll 2007/02/21 15:06:20
Wbsrv.dll 2008/04/22 22:14:13
Wbconfig.exe 2007/02/21 15:06:33
Wbload.exe 2006/09/30 13:59:14
Wbhelp.dll 2004/09/18 15:37:07
Wbui.dll 2005/12/06 21:29:06
Tray.dll 2006/04/28 18:27:49



#2 Im new to SkinStudio. I cant find anything :P.. can you tell me more exact what to do, post some pictures or something please? :)

/EDIT: Found the background color edit thing. But now when I try to save the theme, a numberless errors appear before I can save -.-.. Guess it'd just be easier to find a new theme?
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Where did you get this copy of WindowBlinds?  Contact support@stardock.com for assistance.
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Well, I actually made that WB. :) But the main skin is a light background version. It was created just to avoid these problems. If you use that substyle, you'll be all set. The dark background substyle was included for anyone who was willing to overlook those issues.
Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top
Ah, really cool. I didn't even realize :D

Thx for the answer, but thx even more for the theme! ;)