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Sorry for the dramatic title but would love to get some help on this problem..Posted it on support but it hasnt given me any answers *sniffles pathetically*

I've been having trouble with OS instability, mainly seems targeted on explorer. I found that if I just use WB - I have no issues, however once I start using DesktopX, XP becomes so unstable that I end up with a rebuild.
I installed WB and DesktopX on my partners PC (he's running the new 64) and had exactly the same scenario play out. Just WB - no problems but as soon as DesktopX went on (and used) - same story and now he is looking at a rebuild

Any assistance would be appreciated

WindowBlinds 5.0 System Information Report:

STATUS : WB+ SRV+ HLP+ UI+ TRAY+

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC.

WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC

Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.

You have one monitor in total.

(AOC LM925) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 6600

Wblind.dll 2005/12/20 22:41:38
Wbsrv.dll 2005/12/20 22:57:44
Wbconfig.exe 2005/12/05 18:42:52
Wbload.exe 2005/12/21 00:04:40
Wbhelp.dll 2004/09/18 16:37:00
Wbui.dll 2005/12/06 21:29:06
Tray.dll 2005/11/02 13:28:26
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
what version of DesktopX?

any themes in particular? or all themes?
widgets? gadgets?
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
cache cleareed?

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Yep Scorpio - always clear my cache as my first action if I have trouble but apart from keeping all my objects and widgets squeaky clean, it doesnt assist in preventing the corruption of explorer.exe

Sir Bichur, I dont actually have any trouble running DesktopX - it isnt a cause and effect problem where if I use Joe Blogs widgets, my explorerer instantly craps out - it just seems to be a gradual deterioration into rebuild city unfortunately.
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Sir Bichur, I dont actually have any trouble running DesktopX


okay, just thought I'd ask because:


...however once I start using DesktopX, XP becomes so unstable that I end up with a rebuild. ...Just WB - no problems but as soon as DesktopX went on (and used) - same story and now he is looking at a rebuild
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I understand

And yes, if I dont start on with DesktopX at all - then my PC is fine but I cant for the life of me figure out what I am doing with DesktopX that would cause these problems. I clear out my cache, dont load more than one ID or change it if I do...

Pretty standard usage I would have thought
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
what version of DesktopX?

any themes in particular? or all themes?
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I don't know if this will help or not but it has helped others with different problems.

What drivers are you using for the GE force 6600? Go to the Invidia site and download the 77.77 drivers and install them. It is worth a try. Recent drivers have caused some problems.
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Sir Bichur - my version of Desktop is 3.1 I dont notice any issues after running any themes but the OS instability starts to appear with explorer.exe hanging - this deteriorates as time goes by and the more I use it

Night Train - I have the latest drivers - I did have 77.77 at one stage but the issue was still present however I can give it another trial

Thanks for helping me guys - you all rock
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
What happens if you run DX without WindowBlinds?
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
What happens if you run DX without WindowBlinds?


Other than the UI is so ugly one wants to put thier fist though the display?

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Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
LOL!!! errr Zubaz does have a point there. Never thought of running DesktopX without WB *shudders^
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Yes, I know...... I hate the thought of WB not running, but maybe there's some conflict with DX, and WB5 on your machine.