n00b shareware question

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Hi all. I have downloaded and installed the shareware version of WindowBlinds. It seems really interesting and I've been reading the forums quite a bit. I cannot seem to get it to apply any skin other than Retro which came with the shareware. I have tried downloading several different skins, none of which work. I'd like to buy and use this program, but if I can't get it to work, I'd rather not waste the money.

If anyone has any suggestions, I'd be most appreciative.

Cheers.
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
What theme are you trying to download?

What trial version are you running?

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Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
open WB configure and click the system information on the left - then copy/paste the info here for the tech types.

did you reboot after install?
Start11 - Customize the Start Menu and Taskbar in Windows 10/11.
Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
What theme are you specifically trying to install?

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Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top
WindowBlinds 5.0 System Information Report:

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

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC.

Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.

You have one monitor in total.

(Plug and Play Monitor) 1 is attached to Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller

Wblind.dll 2005/11/28 12:01:54
Wbsrv.dll 2005/11/28 11:50:22
Wbconfig.exe 2005/11/28 15:45:06
Wbload.exe 2005/11/25 19:30:58
Wbhelp.dll 2004/09/18 15:37:00
Wbui.dll 2005/11/26 18:09:46
Tray.dll 2005/11/02 13:28:26


I can't get it to apply any skin (downloaded or included with shareware) other than retro.
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
open wb configure, click rebuild list = see if that helps
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
When your downloading it, some of them come as a zip file. make sure your unzipping them to the right folder. Then, click install/apply

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Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
hmmm...let me search...
Reply #9 from Stardock Forums Top
Rebuild list did not work

I've tried Ferix and 5imple Alpha

The skins seem to be loaded correctly, it's just that when I click "Apply this skin now", nothing happens.
Reply #10 from Stardock Forums Top
When your downloading it, some of them come as a zip file. make sure your unzipping them to the right folder. Then, click install/apply


I'm pretty sure that I am - they are listed in the WB config, and i can click on them and see the preview, i just can't get them to apply.

Thanks for your prompt responses...
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Try rebuilding list...then, click install...you may have downloaded it to right file, but, sometimes you have to click install...go to your downloads page and click on the ones you downloaded then highlight them,right click install...

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Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
have you tried a reinstall of WB?


still searching....
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
you wouldn't happen to be using Panda would you?


still searching....
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top
What graphics card do you have?

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Reply #15 from Stardock Forums Top
not using Panda and I have tried an uninstall and reinstall
Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top
good question


also, run taskmgr and look in processes and see if you have devdlr running
Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top
good question


thanks...

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Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top
do you use a 3rd party firewall?

still searching....
Reply #19 from Stardock Forums Top
Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller

that's my video card right?

I do not have devdlr running in processes.

Thanks for all yalls help -

Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I take it, your using the onboard graphics card. So, that shouldn't be a problem.

Have you tried to install it before applying the theme? Also, rebuilding your list?

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Reply #21 from Stardock Forums Top
No third party firewall...

I noticed in my device manager that I have two instances of the same graphics controller under display adapters and I have two instances of the same monitor under monitors...

Could that be causing a problem?
Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Could that be causing a problem?


Very well could be

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Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top
heads...so i say yes

try killing one of each...worst case, you have to reboot
Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Bichur, check that internet thread...I updated it for ya my friend

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Reply #25 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Should I go in and delete a copy of each??


try killing one of each...worst case, you have to reboot

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