WindowBlinds 8.05 Now Available

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WindowBlinds 8.05 has been released today, and this update fixes several issues that have been reported.  Customers can download the latest version from their accounts page on https://store.stardock.com.

If you are a subscriber to Object Desktop, you can update through the Object Desktop Manager.

Included in v8.05 update:

  • Fix for blank desktop on logon with optional May KB2955164 update (you can hold Ctrl while logging on to bypass WB)
  • Updates to support Google Chrome v36 (currently dev channel) including 64-bit Google Chrome
  • Skin tweaks and fix for "V" skin recolouring issues
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

:thumbsup:

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

You guys are fast. Thanks!

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Wow, it skins the top of Chrome just fine now. Thanks all involved. :thumbsup:

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

Update not working for me. I still cannot load either Windows Explorer or Task Mgr. Screen appears and immediately disappears.

Handbrake fails but does not disappear. DVDFab same thing. using DEFAULT blinds and everything works fine.

Running Windows 8.1 all updates are current as of last night. Problem Started on Tuesday night.

 

any know fixes out there ???????????????/

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

Thank you so very much for creating this update! The "Fix for blank desktop on logon with optional May KB2955164 update (you can hold Ctrl while logging on to bypass WB)" was exactly what I needed. The blank screen after applying that optional update, had me totally baffled. Again, many thanks!

Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Object Desktop Manager says that WB 8.05 is installed, but when I hover over the WB icon in the system tray, it says WB 8.04 is installed.

Windows 7 Home Premium (7601.win7sp1_gdr.140303-2144)
WindowBlinds 8.04 (025 - Windows 7 Edition) - 64 bit OS

Wblind.dll 2014/04/22 13:21:ll
Wblind64.dll 2014/04/22 13:21:49
Wbsrv.dll 2013/06/18 08:44:40
WB8Config.exe 2014/05/14 07:23:17
Wbload.dll 2014/01/16 09:15:08
Screen.exe 2013/06/06 08:52:23

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Uninstall WB 8.04,  run CCleaner and reboot. Open Objectdesktop Manager and then re-install WB 8.05, reboot. That should do it. 

Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting kku, reply 6

Object Desktop Manager says that WB 8.05 is installed, but when I hover over the WB icon in the system tray, it says WB 8.04 is installed.

Windows 7 Home Premium (7601.win7sp1_gdr.140303-2144)
WindowBlinds 8.04 (025 - Windows 7 Edition) - 64 bit OS

Wblind.dll 2014/04/22 13:21:ll
Wblind64.dll 2014/04/22 13:21:49
Wbsrv.dll 2013/06/18 08:44:40
WB8Config.exe 2014/05/14 07:23:17
Wbload.dll 2014/01/16 09:15:08
Screen.exe 2013/06/06 08:52:23
End of kku's quote

Did the install prompt for a reboot and if so did you reboot?

Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Neil, reply 8


Quoting kku, reply 6
Object Desktop Manager says that WB 8.05 is installed, but when I hover over the WB icon in the system tray, it says WB 8.04 is installed.

Windows 7 Home Premium (7601.win7sp1_gdr.140303-2144)
WindowBlinds 8.04 (025 - Windows 7 Edition) - 64 bit OS

Wblind.dll 2014/04/22 13:21:ll
Wblind64.dll 2014/04/22 13:21:49
Wbsrv.dll 2013/06/18 08:44:40
WB8Config.exe 2014/05/14 07:23:17
Wbload.dll 2014/01/16 09:15:08
Screen.exe 2013/06/06 08:52:23

Did the install prompt for a reboot and if so did you reboot?
End of Neil's quote

I was prompted and did reboot. However, after reading your response, I rebooted again. ODM still reports 8.05 installed, WB reports 8.04 installed.

Reply #10 from Stardock Forums Top

Thanks for not bothering to fix the issue with Firefox, of course I could have just replied to your support agent but that was a waste of time

Reply #11 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting JonesL4, reply 10

Thanks for not bothering to fix the issue with Firefox, of course I could have just replied to your support agent but that was a waste of time
End of JonesL4's quote

What issue with firefox?

Reply #12 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting kku, reply 9

Quoting Neil Banfield, reply 8

Quoting kku, reply 6
Object Desktop Manager says that WB 8.05 is installed, but when I hover over the WB icon in the system tray, it says WB 8.04 is installed.

Windows 7 Home Premium (7601.win7sp1_gdr.140303-2144)
WindowBlinds 8.04 (025 - Windows 7 Edition) - 64 bit OS

Wblind.dll 2014/04/22 13:21:ll
Wblind64.dll 2014/04/22 13:21:49
Wbsrv.dll 2013/06/18 08:44:40
WB8Config.exe 2014/05/14 07:23:17
Wbload.dll 2014/01/16 09:15:08
Screen.exe 2013/06/06 08:52:23

Did the install prompt for a reboot and if so did you reboot?

I was prompted and did reboot. However, after reading your response, I rebooted again. ODM still reports 8.05 installed, WB reports 8.04 installed.

Reduced 49%Original 1205 x 686
End of kku's quote

I would uninstall WB, reboot and then reinstall WB.

For some reason the files which are locked are not being replaced on reboot for you.

Reply #13 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello. The program suggested to download the new version WindowBlinds_8.05_setup_sd. Now I can't establish.
"Previous version found.Please uninstall WindowBlinds 7.x and REBOOT before proceeding with the new installation. The install will now exit.ОК".The old version was WindowBlinds_8.04_setup_sd,I removed it.I cleaned system and I rebooted. How to establish?Windows 8.1

Reply #14 from Stardock Forums Top

The problem is solved! The file of the program should be shifted to an external disk USB and to establish. From a desktop the program isn't installed.

Reply #15 from Stardock Forums Top

Will it be possible to skin the Windows 8 Explorer Ribbon in the future? Or is this just me not using the right skins??

Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top

skinstudio 8 'start menu animation builder' consumes up to 71-80% cpu usage,i don't know what's the problem and why.if its normal well no problem.

Reply #17 from Stardock Forums Top

Updated to 8.0.5 from 8.0.5 beta.

 

My taskbar locks up a lot. 8.0.5 beta doesn't have this problem

 

Windows 8.1. Doesn't matter if I have start8 installed or not. within 15 minutes of use I can no longer minimize/ maximize apps. Right click on the bar or have the start menu respond to interaction.

 

very odd. I'm sure I won't be the only one reporting this.