WB5 Will Not install

due to system restore

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After many failed attempts to update to WB5, I was finally able to get it installed last  Saturday. Due to another problem with my anti virus software, I had to use a system restore point prior to the update and now I cannot get 5 to install. It gets to the final extraction at 99% and SDC completely vanishes from the screen. If I try to reboot, when Windows restarts SDC is running in the task manager and I have to manually kill the process before the system will boot completely. I have done this more than a half dozen times over the last few days with the same results. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the 4.6 so many times I am dizzy. Can someone help me resolve this issue?
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
When you re-boot, SDC is running? You sure it's not SDMCP?
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
No, I am not sure but whatever it is, it prevents my system from loading completely. What is SDMCP?
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Open SDC/ Tools/ Settings/ General and un-check both MCP settings. Un-install WB and delete the WB folder. Save any skins you might want and then re-boot. Install this http://storage.stardock.com/files/sdcentral_setup.exe right over the one you have and re-boot. Open SDC and install WB5.
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I will give this a try but if I save my skins to a new folder, how do I get them back into Window Blinds once it is installed? Thanks for trying to help.
Frankie
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Just copy them back. When you get WB5 installed don't load any of your old skins. Load the 'Aura' skin in WB5 config after you install WB5 and re-boot.
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thank you, thank you. It worked like a charm. Only problem now is when I try to restart my computer it hangs and I have to use the reset button. Maybe that will work itself out. My hubby just reminded me that I have to get up at 6AM, so need to sign off for now. Again, thanks so much for your help!