I think that's a little unfair if you ask me. Windowblinds is working better than it ever has I would say--I had versions 4 & 5 back on XP--and I have very little incompatibility with apps these days so far. As the flagship app for Stardock I think it's a very good piece of software, as it should be.

The problem I mentioned earlier with the recent large Windows 10 update I resolved by simply reloading the Style and Mozilla's software must just be coded in a particular way that is difficult to work around but again, with only a little tweaking even those work too.

I was unaware of Fortnite but the problem mentioned makes sense. Code has been injected into the process (which is also how cheat engines work) so Windowblinds can draw a different window border for it but seeing as it's a video game, it runs full-screen anyway. The additional stuff is just being detected falsely as malicious. Isn't the problem fixed if Fortnite's executable is added the ignore list?

I suppose you have a point, in that modern apps built with whatever it is that gives them that "Metro" flat look are either entirely ignored by Windowblinds or aren't quite entirely skinned properly with it but my point was that, in terms of stability, Windowblinds is a lot better now. I guess I'm more forgiving and I tend to spend more time with older software anyway. It's ironic that the Object Desktop Manager is even built this way (and so isn't skinned by WB either!)

I tried a couple of the apps you mentioned and Chrome runs fine but yes, the title bar doesn't skin properly. It's still completely functional though. I had no trouble with Nox either but you won't see WindowBlinds even touching that one. Is that really a big deal though? I haven't tried any others as my computer is quite old so I know for sure that OBS won't run well for me for example.

I have the same problem with Steam but it runs fine. And while restoring the window size messes things up, I can drag the window out so I can't see the funny edges any more.

I think I just must be more forgiving as I don't have apps crash (except Paint.NET so far) with WB these days, which did used to happen more often back in the day. I love the look of my computer running Stardock software and I think things I used to run years ago still compliment Windows 10 nicely nowadays.

Ah, good to know. Thanks Dave!

For Chrome, look back two messages ago... You missed that didn't you!

What e-mail client are you using?

Hi,

My reply seems to have disappeared. Toolbar drop down menus are non-responsive in Brackets (Adobe software). Windows 7 x68. All software up to date. Original WindowsBlinds theme.

I'm reverting to previous version because my start bar buttons are blanked out with this BETA build.

Hello,

I have forwarded your problem to Stardock Support team for their assistance. Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates. We appreciate your feedback and patience.

Basj

Stardock Community Assistant.

Hello,

Sorry to hear you are having issues.

Can you start a new thread for your issues, please.

AzDude
Stardock Community Assistant

I agree, the updating of a severely buggy product being announced and never happening is unacceptable especially from Stardock who's reputation is built on these products.  I have uninstalled WB, and will not be renewing my OD license ever again.  If there were any sort of team or priority associated to this it would have been resolved ten times over by now.

I'm also having the issue with shadows on Steam. There's also a similar issue with the Wallpaper Engine client when I use any WindowBlinds theme. It looks like this:

Oh that's cute that you guys think that they care.  After 6 months I kind of accepted that they weren't fixing the product.

Here's what you need but be prepared for frustration. You have to take ownership of the folder and each time there's an update a new folder for the app will be created so you'll need to add the app again. Thankfully I haven't encountered a Metro / WSA app that I've had a problem with with WB, yet... I was tempted to exclude Edge and stuff myself but what a bother and I can live with how they're currently handled. I appreciate how WB can often decide to just leave an app entirely alone rather than attempting something and it going wrong.