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WindowBlinds 10 no longer available for purchase?

December 3, 2022 9:48:14 PM from Stardock ForumsStardock Forums

I am a Win 10 user.  I have done demos for both WindowBlinds 10 and WindowBlinds 11.  I prefer WindowBlinds 10. But when I click on the link (in the program) for "Purchase Product Key" I am taken to the Stardock store, but all I am offered is to purchase WindowBlinds 11.

Is there any way for me to purchase a license for WindowBlinds 10?  I am not interested in WindowBlinds 11.

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Reply #1 December 4, 2022 1:28:59 AM
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Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. Currently, I don't see Windowblinds 10 available for sales. Not sure if it wil be added back or not. However, I have forward your question to Stardock Support Team for their assistance. Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates. We appreciate your feedback and patience.

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Reply #2 December 4, 2022 4:16:55 AM
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What specifically do you prefer about WB10 over 11?

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Reply #3 December 4, 2022 9:05:08 AM
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I pretty much back up ever installer file i have ever used, if we are allowed, i can provide the last WB 10 file for this user. Maybe Doc or Jafo can confirm this is allowed by the rules.

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Reply #4 December 4, 2022 9:12:40 AM
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Quoting naroon1,
reply 3

Maybe Doc or Jafo can confirm this is allowed by the rules.

Before we get into that (and either Neil or Jafo would be the ones for your question, not me but as I understand it, I'd advise not sending any intallers), Neil asked circlex2 an excellent question. 

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Reply #5 December 4, 2022 10:12:16 AM
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Quoting DrJBHL,
reply 4


Quoting naroon1,
reply 3

Maybe Doc or Jafo can confirm this is allowed by the rules.



Before we get into that (and either Neil or Jafo would be the ones for your question, not me), Neil asked circlex2 an excellent question. 

He did ask a good question, but the OP included that he did prefer WB 10, i included your name and Jafo as you are a Moderator and i thought your understanding of the rules would would be clear with a Yes Or No to proceed.

The OP was very clear Doc about not being Interested in WB 11, so even after explaining why he prefers WB 10 (as he has tested both), his question and need for a WB 10 is very relevant. I understand SD need to push WB11, but if he does not want it, surely that is up to him/her.

I am still using WB10 on my Win 10 ssd, and will not upgrade to WB 11 as my set up is very complicated and after reading the various issues WB 11 can create for numerous members, the time is not right for me, maybe he has come to a similar conclusion, maybe after testing and demonstrating Both WBs Editions, he just likes WB 10 more.

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Reply #6 December 4, 2022 10:15:50 AM
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I do have a question for you Doc, i quoted your original reply in my topic, but when i enter my topic i see your reply has changed a little to include installers, but does not show as an edit, how is that possible

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Reply #7 December 4, 2022 10:19:48 AM
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Even if you give him the WB10 installer, he/she will need to purchase a key to activate it, no? Also the OP is asking if SD going to sell WB10 again. As you can see Start10 is still available to be purchase, so I do hope WB10 will also be like that.

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Reply #8 December 4, 2022 10:37:26 AM
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Quoting basj,
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Even if you give him the WB10 installer, he/she will need to purchase a key to activate it, no? Also the OP is asking if SD going to sell WB10 again. As you can see Start10 is still available to be purchase, so I do hope WB10 will also be like that.

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I do understand this fully Basj, i was offering the installer to get him part way, only SD can deal with activation. I too hope WB 10 will still be available for those who still need it, i can imagine there will be plenty of users not willing to move to Win 11 and wish to stick with WB 10 on there Win 10 systems, maybe some have encountered a crash and lost bookmarks or passwords and can not get to there Account page, so may need both a WB 10 installer and a copy of there activation details. Just trying to help a member who does not want or has no interest (after Testing Both) in WB 11.

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Reply #9 December 4, 2022 11:04:55 AM
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If you're a paid subscriber to Object Desktop, it (WB10 Installer) is available in your Download, at least it's in my download account.

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Reply #10 December 4, 2022 11:39:43 AM
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Quoting naroon1,
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I do have a question for you Doc, i quoted your original reply in my topic, but when i enter my topic i see your reply has changed a little to include installers, but does not show as an edit, how is that possible

I expanded my answer to you to make it clearer and more inclusive to keep folks clear of "complications" even when being well intentioned. Note Don's response above.

As for seeing edits or not seeing them as edits? Meh. A glitch in the matrix.

As for the OP being clear about 10 v 11, I think (just my interpretation) Neil's question was meant to have circlex2 weigh 10 v 11...which gives and does more in case of future upgrades to his/her system. Let's leave it at that?

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Reply #11 December 4, 2022 1:48:48 PM
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WindowsBlinds 11 is essentially the same as WindowBlinds 10 only with several updates to work better on Windows 11 as well. There really is nothing to be gained from using Windowblinds 10 over WindowBlinds 11 if you own neither. Also, WindowBlinds 10 has reached the end of its update cycle and only WindowBlinds 11 will receive updates.

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Reply #12 December 4, 2022 7:11:17 PM
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WB11 does this with the terminal emulator program called putty: https://www.circlex.com/ScreenRecorderProject158.mp4

 

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Reply #13 December 4, 2022 7:12:52 PM
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By the way, I am blown away at the responses I received to my inquiry. What a community!

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Reply #14 December 4, 2022 8:08:06 PM
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circlex2 ...can you please explain in detail why you prefer WB10 to WB11 as Neil Banfield requested.

The reason I ask is [for those new to Stardock's programs] Neil is the author of Windowblinds itself.  As the Developer he will know exactly the benefits of WB11 over 10.

Generally, when a program version is withdrawn from availability it is because on-going improvements has led to the new design point [11 over 10] and on-going detail enhancement etc then concentrates solely on the new.

Object Desktop Users/Subscribers are a different level of involvement as they are the main source of public beta testing and retain the opportunity/access to software that may no longer function correctly with a newer OS and are [hopefully] aware of what's entailed with managing legacy software...

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Reply #15 December 4, 2022 8:51:01 PM
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WB11 does what is shown in this video (artifacts on right side of window):  https://www.circlex.com/ScreenRecorderProject158.mp4

The program in use in the video is a common terminal emulator program called 'PuTTY'.  I did not notice this in WB10.

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Reply #16 December 4, 2022 11:21:30 PM
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Quoting circlex2,
reply 13

By the way, I am blown away at the responses I received to my inquiry. What a community!

It's a wonderful community, circlex2. Welcome!

We all saw your join date was 12/22 and wanted to understand and help you. As Jafo mentioned, Neil Banfield is the Developer of Windowblinds. He seeks out apps which, for whatever arcane reason, don't play well with Windowblinds to help the user get the most out of the program: https://forums.stardock.com/480750/page/15/#3871057. Glad you posted the video.

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Reply #17 December 5, 2022 12:09:01 PM
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Quoting DrJBHL,
reply 10

As for seeing edits or not seeing them as edits? Meh. A glitch in the matrix.

A Glitch in the matrix, happens a lot that, maybe that can be sorted out, and in so, No confusion.

circlex2. Glad you are happy with the responses, we do try, hope you are able to get Exactly what you want and need.

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Reply #18 December 19, 2022 5:32:17 PM
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windowblinds 11 is still beta correct? when i go in my account it sais great! you qualify for a discount on windowblinds 11 beta.. dont really wanna purchase it if its still only in beta form to be honest?

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Reply #19 December 19, 2022 5:44:51 PM
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windowblinds 11 beta.
Can you link to or post a screenshot where you see that, because WindowBlinds 11 was out of beta and released on Novemer 30. If you go to the WindowBlinds sales page, there's no mention of beta. [Link]

And no beta from my account dowload:

And the top pinned post in WindowBlinds forum is the release thread: [Link]

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Reply #20 December 20, 2022 12:01:50 PM
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[url=https://ibb.co/njFRs1t][/url]

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Reply #21 December 20, 2022 12:06:50 PM
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this is what i get when i put in my email adress that i purchased windowblinds 10 with.. it gives me a discount for windowblinds 11 beta...

 

i press the option of own a previous version of windowblinds enter email to see if you qualify for a discount.. and then it gives me a beta version

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Reply #22 December 20, 2022 1:56:18 PM
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i cant get it to update to the newest version for the life of me.. ive done the purge, booted into safe mode and made sure everything in the stardock windowblinds folder was deleted reinstalled the file from my download page and it still shows this..

WindowBlinds 11.00 (011 - Windows 10 Edition) - 64 bit OS

 

isnt is supposed to be version 11.0.3 not 11.0?

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Reply #23 December 20, 2022 2:07:36 PM
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This is your My Downloads Page:

And in app it should show like JanOscar's screen in reply #19

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Reply #24 December 20, 2022 2:10:31 PM
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yes i downloaded supposedly version 11.03 did a purge and strted in safe nmode and deleted entire winowblinds folder before i installed the new one and mine still shows this...

 

Windows 10 Home 22H2 (19041.vb_release.191206-1406)

WindowBlinds 11.00 (011 - Windows 10 Edition) - 64 bit OS

 

Window titlebar blur features are enabled on this operating system

 

        Wblind.dll                2022/11/29 11:26:37

        Wblind64.dll              2022/11/29 11:26:20

        Wbsrv.dll                2022/11/29 11:26:33

        WB11Config.exe            2022/11/29 11:26:29

        Wbload.dll                2022/11/29 11:27:38

        Screen10.exe              2022/11/29 11:26:45

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Reply #25 December 20, 2022 2:11:02 PM
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should be showing 11.03 shouldnt it?

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