WindowsBlinds Trial not Skinning

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WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.4 (build 73 x86) - Shareware

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.

(Plug and Play Monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT

Wblind.dll         2009/02/06 10:45:ll
Wbsrv.dll         2009/02/10 13:54:07
Wbconfig.exe         2009/02/10 13:13:20
Wbload.exe         2008/04/26 15:14:14
Wbhelp.dll         2008/04/26 15:14:07
Wbui.dll         2008/04/26 16:14:24
Tray.dll              2008/04/26 15:14:21
Screen.exe         2008/07/22 16:42:31

The only skins WindowBlinds will switch between are the Windows Classic and Windows XP themes.

 

I'm running XP sp3 on my computer, and this is the trial.  I really don't intend to spend money on this program if I can't get the trial version to work, but I can't figure out how to get this to skin.

 

I've rebooted my system since installing.

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

The problem that you are getting is what happens when the time limit on the trial has expired.  Where did you download it from?  When was it download?

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Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

The condition you are describing is usually an indicator that the trial has expired.It is only good for 30 days.Uninstalling and reinstalling it will not "reset" the trial. When did you first install and run WindowBlinds?

Edit: Philly has it right and beat me to the post ....again.;)

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I was going to say that but looking at the build number, that may not be the case.

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Uninstall it. Then download the trial copy from: https://www.stardock.com

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

I don't remember ever installing it before.  I had been using StyleXP before, but it broke with SP3.

 

Is there any way to find out if the trial version has expired?  Usually, when the trial is dead, the program lets you know 50 different ways so that you can cough up the cash.

 

I got this version from Impulse, maybe....  3 hours ago?  I installed 6.3 from Cnet last night, and the same issue was happening, so I decided to see if I could find a newer trial today.

Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top

If that is the case,I would uninstall the trial and run a cleanup program like CCleaner and reboot.Then download and install the trial from Impulse,since that is the newest version. Stardock does recommend that you temporarily disable any Spyware/AV apps you have running during the install. Good Luck!

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top

As usual...great advice from the wiz!  :grin:

Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top

Well, I tried the CCleaner route, and it worked.

 

So while I certainly can't explain why things worked, I'm glad they did.

 

Thank you very much 5*

Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Enjoy the trial.:thumbsup: Just remember to uninstall it and run CCleaner again before installing the paid version should you decide to purchase it.(And I think you will);)

Welcome to WinCustomize!

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Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top

:thumbsup:  You can always count on a good Wiz!XD

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