Starting programs from the Dock changes the theme to Windows Basic

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I know it's not a RAM problem because I can load them just fine from the start menu.
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Hmmm, I use ObjectDock Plus and have never heard of that or have it happen to me.

What OS? ObjectDock or ObjectDock Plus?

Just to be sure I understand, when you start a program from the dock, it changes the WindowBlinds skin back to basic? What program?

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top
I have Windows Vista Home Premium, with ObjectDock Plus 1.9. I'm not using WindowBlinds, it changes the whole theme from Aero to Basic.
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Now that is really strange. Does starting any program do this?

You might just have a bad download. You may want to unistall ObjectDock Plus, run a clean up program like CCleaner, run a registry cleaner, reboot and reinstall and reboot one more time.

If that doesn't clear it up you then should email support#stardock.com.
Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top
I completely removed the program, ran Ccleaner a few times over (both junk files and registry scans). Rebooted, installed, rebooted again, and still have the same problem.
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
RayUltima what programs are you starting from the dock the causes this to happen? Is it just one a couple or all?  :NOTSURE: 
Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top
All of them except Firefox. I've been testing with iTunes. Even with firefox though, the appearance of the browser itself is different. I'll take a screen in a sec.
Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top

That's what Firefox looks like when opened from the Dock. For other programs, it causes the reverse in theme (aero to Basic).
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
post the system info from windowblinds in here
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Is this a purchased version of ObjectDock Plus?

Please contact support@stardock.com and start a trouble ticket, they will be able to assist you.
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I'll take a screen in a sec.
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Nice sreenshot.  :NOTSURE: 
Reply #13 from Stardock Forums Top
I found the culprit. When I looked at the properties of the objectdock.exe file, it was checked to run in compatibility mode for Windows XP for all users. I unchecked it, now things are working fine. Thanks for trying to help me though, everyone :D
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top
my mistake. i thought you were using wb. i should've read the entire thread.