This is not acceptable

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I have been using the old version of Windowblinds for several years. I noticed version 5 was out so I installed it.


Now my PC freezes up at random times, won't let me log on, the start menu randomly freezes, my wallpaper turns to nothing every time I restart, and it takes much longer to boot up.


All of these problems are on a fresh install of Windows XP Home.


The version I have installed is v5.00 (build 49). It is the demo version. My PC meets all of the requirements.

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Please post the troubleshooting text from the WB config panel. Let's see what can be done to help.

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Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Sorry I forgot to post that information. I had seen it in other threads and I intended to post it. I have already uninstalled WB 5 and installed WB 4 and my problems are gone.




I see there are some issues with GeForce 6600 GT cards and WB 5. I have a 6600GT. I may try WB 5 again if there are some updates/patches released. I have the newest drivers installed and they increased performance in certain games to a point where rolling back to the 77's would not be worth it just for semi-transparent effects.



On a side note, why is there no search function on this forum? It would be very helpful. Maybe I'm just missing it?




My complete system specs:




CoolerMaster Centurion 2 Case
ASUS A7V333 Mother Board
AMD Athlon XP 1800+
768 MB PC2700 DDR Mushkin RAM
80 GB 7200 RPM Western Digital Hard Drive
6GB 5200 RPM Fujitsu Hard Drive (holds music library)
Leadtek GeForce 6600GT
NEC ND3520A 16x DVD-RW
Pioneer 16x DVD-ROM
Sound Blaster Audigy ES
Windows XP Home Edition
Cable Modem
Logitech Z-640 Speakers
Enlight 360 Watt Power Supply

Galactic Civilizations III
Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Also post the system info from Windowblinds configuration....this will be helpful too.....
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
What's the model and chipset on that cable modem?
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
There is a searchbox near the bottom of the left navigation bar. By default it searches Articles, but use the drop down menu and choose "Forums".
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I think Someone123456 was using forums.stardock.com (no search) and not wincustomize.com forums (search).

WC is better.

Stoneblue, Someone has uninstalled WB5 so the point is moot.

Kith,

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Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top

I am using the Stardock forums. I did not know the Wincustomize forums were the same thing.


Anyway, I have uninstalled WB 5, I did so before I was asked to post the troubleshooting information.


By the way, my normal screen name is Hi Ho, not Someone123456. I was not planning to post when I joined this forum. I was just looking for a search function.

Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
WC & Stardock are not exactly the same - a lot of the same posts flow over to each other - there are more categories to look at here at WC. And a limited search, but still a search.