Theme Manager Issues with Third Party Visual Styles

Please Help!

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StarDock Support,

I have Windows7 professional and after installing the Object Desktop and 'playing' for a while, I decided to use the new Theme Manager and find a nice theme for my workstation.  However, when applying the two builtin themes:

  • Aero Midnight
  • Gloss Mint

The visual style for the desktop goes not to the one I expected, but to the Windows basic (non-aero).  How do I fix this issue?

Regards,

TheWitness

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Might want to email support@stardock.com on this and wait for a non-automated reply before inquiring again.

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Theme Manager is old and hasn't been updated in years. I suggest not using it at all. Use each programs individual interface to apply each component. Theme Manager will give you HIGHLY unreliable results.

Elemental: Reforged
Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top


Theme Manager Issues with Third Party Visual Styles
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What exactly does that mean? Does "Third Party" mean themes not from WinCustomize, and/or not from Stardock, or do you mean you have additional software such as MSStyles on your computer?

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

Well, guys, I purchased Object Dock and it was an available download in the suite.  The two Themes included with the package simply did not work.  You should try for yourselves.  I'll take the first advice, and email support.

To be honest, I am a bit confused.  I thought that in an older version of DeskScapes, you could apply both the background and the visual style which you can't in version 8 oddly enough.  So, I thought this was it's replacement as opposed to something old and under-supported.

TheWitness

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting TheWitness101, reply 4

I thought that in an older version of DeskScapes, you could apply both the background and the visual style which you can't in version 8 oddly enough
End of TheWitness101's quote

DeskScapes does not apply visual styles, never has.

Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top

TheWitness101:

You've succeeded in confusing everyone...a sure sign that you haven't explained yourself and your problem.

Perhaps you should supply screen shots of your problem, and do make sure to send a far better description of:

  1. Which app you're having a problem with. 
  2. The names of whichever skins you're referring to.
  3. Your OS.
  4. All skinning software on your computer.

To support@stardock.com . Make sure you include any screenshots you feel relevant. Keep the 'auto-reply' which will come to the email linked to your account. It should appear within 24 hrs. If you don't see it, make sure to check the spam folder in that email account. Keep it as it has your ticket number, but DO NOT ANSWER IT. Answering or sending additional emails will put your request for help at the end of the queue.

Only answer emails signed by an actual support person.