How Come Every Time I Apply An Alien GUI Theme From Theme Manager, It Switchs Back To Classic XP?

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I'd really like to apply the alien themes, but apparently they like switching my theme back to Windows Classic. Any tips/solutions? thanks!
windowblinds
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Open windowblinds configuration, look for "system info". copy and paste that information here.
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Did you use the trial before purchasing Windowblinds?

The trial MUST be un-installed prior to installing the full version, and you need to disable (turn off) all anti-virus and firewalls before installing.

Install from an account with administrative priviledges.

nview should NOT be enabled....it conflicts with Windowblinds.

If you've installed any other customization software such as tranformation packs then you should uninstall them as well. Reboot between all steps.
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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top
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
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
i have had the same problem with every visual style that i have tried to apply
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Please post your system info from WB also.And anything else that may help.Trial or paid version,OS,32/64 bit,etc.Did it work before,or has it never worked?
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Wblind.dll 2008/05/06 11:05:20Wbsrv.dll 2008/04/29 21:58:10Wbconfig.exe 2008/04/29 21:58:32Wbload.exe 2008/04/26 16:14:14Wbhelp.dll 2008/04/26 16:14:07Wbui.dll 2008/04/26 16:14:05Tray.dll 2008/04/26 16:14:21Screen.exe 2008/04/26 16:14:18
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That's missing the WB version number, what OS it's on, if it's correctly installed/activated, etc. The 5 system lines above it.
Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top
WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.0 (build 32 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 RADEON X600 256MB HyperMemory

Wblind.dll 2007/09/27 12:40:19
Wbsrv.dll 2008/06/19 17:21:43
Wbconfig.exe 2007/10/01 18:09:33
Wbload.exe 2007/09/27 16:42:44
Wbhelp.dll 2007/07/11 15:06:07
Wbui.dll 2007/09/22 13:13:06
Tray.dll 2007/09/12 18:52:21
Screen.exe 2008/06/19 17:21:24


i have tried everything that i know, and i know quite a lot

i have used this before as a trial, and i finally got an activation code for it. it worked perfectly in trial, but the master product seems to have a lot of problems
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Did you uninstall the trial before installing the full version?

GT ;)
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
i have used this before as a trial, and i finally got an activation code for it.
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By "got an activation code for it" you DO mean you purchased WB's,right? The trial can't be activated and is only good for 30 days. If so you may need to uninstall,re-boot and reinstall through Impulse.
Reply #10 from Stardock Forums Top
u tell me what impulse is, i'll do that, but yes i did uninstall the trial and purchased WB.

edit: i finally fixed it. just seemed a few tweaking with the programming helps. good that i know so much about computers :D
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top

guywhoneedshelp - May be a good idea to uninstall this version and reboot. Run a scanning program to ensure nothing was left behind and then either install the 'trial' version or purchase WindowBlinds.
Reply #12 from Stardock Forums Top
ok, i do things my way without rebooting. my computer is turned off only when i'm going on vacation for more than 2 days. it may seem a little bit uncanny, but my way always works. ty for ur help, but i'll stick with my way.

IT IS WORKING FOR ME NOW!
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
"Your way" being pirating the program? Warez isn't supported here.
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top

guywhoneedshelpwontgetanyhere.

As Bebi commented...we're not in the game of supporting warez use/users.

Reply #16 from Stardock Forums Top
I purchased the WindowBlinds bundle from Stardock.com, and used the activation key I got in the mail. I don't have an illegal copy.
Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top

AwesomeGuy1 - The warez copy comments were not directed at you.

If you could click on System info in the WindowBlinds Configuration screen and copy the complete info and paste it here including the following-

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds x.x (build xx xXX)

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 xxxxxxxxx

That will help narrow down what may be causing your issue.

You may also try updating WindowBlinds using Impulse.
Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I purchased the WindowBlinds bundle from Stardock.com, and used the activation key I got in the mail. I don't have an illegal copy.
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Please re-post your info.Someone will be happy to help you.
That's missing the WB version number, what OS it's on, if it's correctly installed/activated, etc. The 5 system lines above it.
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And .
Did you use the trial before purchasing Windowblinds?

The trial MUST be un-installed prior to installing the full version, and you need to disable (turn off) all anti-virus and firewalls before installing.

Install from an account with administrative priviledges.

nview should NOT be enabled....it conflicts with Windowblinds.

If you've installed any other customization software such as tranformation packs then you should uninstall them as well. Reboot between all steps.
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Good Luck :D {edit}sorry,Hankers you popped in there before I could post.
Reply #19 from Stardock Forums Top
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.

(HP vs17c LCD monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200

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


Here you go.

Also, I never used a trial version.
Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top

If you haven't already done so, please email support@stardock.com with your issue and link to this post. You will get a trouble ticket number and they will assist you in fixing this problem. Perhaps someone will be able to assist you here also.
Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Some very strange file dates and times up there ;)
Reply #22 from Stardock Forums Top
Some very strange file dates and times up there
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Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Are you using the theme manager to apply the WB?If so, what happens if you apply the same skin with WB6?Is it just one skin(I'm assuming xenomorph)or more.Almost all themes have the corresponding skin in WindowBlinds.Dl it and give it a try.I have Vista,so that's about all I can suggest.Edit.Try this .If you don't have MyColors,follow Darkens extraction instructions carefully,you should end up with an awesome Alienware theme.WWW LinkRead all the way through the thread.It's worth it.
Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top
"Your way" being pirating the program?
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Reply #25 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I think the theme manager installs the theme to the Windowblinds directory under Program Files, and hasn't been updated to write it to the Windowblinds folder under Documents and Settings. If you copy the folder over there it will show up in WB and it can be applied. The problem is WB is trying to apply a skin that it can't find. FYI the icon packager portion does the same thing.