WindowBlinds 6 Full in Win XP - Start Menu Problem

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Hello friends! I had been using an older free version of WindowBlinds for a long time, and after being satisfied with it, decided to purchase the latest version last night. After browsing a ton of new skin options available, I downloaded several, but I found that consistently they do not fully load the Start Menu part of the skin. For example, I LOVE the Dragon theme, but I don't have the cool animated dragon as part of my Start Menu. Here's a screenshot of what I get (in the Dragon skin):

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o249/Ikatsui/SMWB.jpg


Here are my specs from WB:


WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.1 (build 55 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.

(Dell 1704FPV (Analog)) 1 is attached to RADEON 9600 SERIES

Wblind.dll         2008/05/06 11:05:20
Wbsrv.dll         2008/04/29 21:58:10
Wbconfig.exe         2008/04/29 21:58:32
Wbload.exe         2008/04/26 16:14:14
Wbhelp.dll         2008/04/26 16:14:07
Wbui.dll         2008/04/26 16:14:05
Tray.dll              2008/04/26 16:14:21
Screen.exe         2008/04/26 16:14:18


Any suggestions on what to do/other programs required to make this work would be extremely appreciated!! (I don't have a lot of experience with other Stardock programs, so please be gentle with terms and such hehe). Thanks!!

~Kitty~
windowblinds
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
kblynn did you uninstall the trail version before installing the paid version?

If not this could be your problem. First open WB and set it to the default windows skin and hit apply, then uninstall WB and run a clean up program like CCleaner, also a registry cleaner wouldn't hurt. Reboot then reinstall WB and reboot one more time.

If you did uninstall the trail version still follow the above, you could have just gotten a bad download. Hopefully this should clear up your problems. Post back on what happens.

Oh, and very glad you decided to get WindowBlinds. Welcome.

Have you check out any of the other programs? Oh go ahead.  ;) 
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
go into wb and click settings, and make sure you check (tick)

Ignore the the taskbar and startmenu defined in the skin and use the one set below


and make sure this is checked too (same page)


Always use the shellstyle defined in..
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion
Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top
Tried both of these suggestions and still nothing :(
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
kblynn how did you download WB, as a stand alone, SDC or Impulse?
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
It looks like you're using the classic version of the start menu.

Right click on the taskbar > properties > start menu > make sure the top option is checked.
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Bebi Bulma I think you just saw something that we all missed. ;) 
Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top
I DL'd it from the direct link provided in the e-mail sent to me after purchasing. That last option fixed it! Thanks everyone for your support and suggestions :) I'm sure that uninstalling/cleaning didn't hurt anything, though ;) THANKS!!! :)
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Okay, glad to hear you got it running. As a suggestion I would download Impulse and use that for any further updates to WindowBlinds. WWW Link