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When I hit Apply it wont change the theme

March 11, 2009 10:46:32 PM from Stardock ForumsStardock Forums

Hey Im sure this has been adressed before but I am so stuck.  I purchased windowblinds not 30 minutes ago.  When I try and change a theme it just reverts it to a windows 98 theme.  It refuses to change them.  When I hit apply nothing happens andi it stays at windows 98.  If anyone has any answers i would appreciate it

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Reply #1 March 11, 2009 11:01:09 PM
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Open WindowBlinds Configuration,go to system info and copy the info.Then paste it here.

Did you reboot after the install?

Did you uninstall the trial first if you were using it?

Do you have nVeiw running? It doesn't play well with WB's.

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Reply #2 March 11, 2009 11:07:15 PM
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I have the same problem I dont know why its doing it.  Nview is installed but its disabled.  Any help would be great.  IM running 64 bit xp. 

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Reply #3 March 11, 2009 11:19:29 PM
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Any help would be great. IM running 64 bit xp.
 
Open WindowBlinds Configuration,go to system info and copy the info.Then paste it here.

Did you reboot after the install?

Did you uninstall the trial first if you were using it?

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Reply #4 March 11, 2009 11:22:49 PM
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WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.3 ( 61 x86) - 64 bit OS

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.

(Plug and Play Monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 512

Wblind.dll         2008/10/18 15:55:20
Wblind64.dll         2008/04/28 11:35:01
Wbsrv.dll         2008/04/28 11:35:23
Wbconfig.exe         2009/02/10 16:52:20
Wbload.exe         2009/02/10 17:28:14
Wbhelp.dll         2009/02/10 17:28:07
Wbui.dll         2009/02/10 17:28:05
Tray.dll              2009/02/10 17:28:21
Wbload.dll              2008/05/06 15:25:29
Screen.exe         2009/02/10 17:28:09

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Reply #5 March 11, 2009 11:24:05 PM
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Yes i rebooted after I installed, and i was not using the trial.  I wiped my computer just before I installed it so its a fresh comp.

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.3 ( 61 x86) - 64 bit OS

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.

(Plug and Play Monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 512

Wblind.dll         2008/10/18 15:55:20
Wblind64.dll         2008/04/28 11:35:01
Wbsrv.dll         2008/04/28 11:35:23
Wbconfig.exe         2009/02/10 16:52:20
Wbload.exe         2009/02/10 17:28:14
Wbhelp.dll         2009/02/10 17:28:07
Wbui.dll         2009/02/10 17:28:05
Tray.dll              2009/02/10 17:28:21
Wbload.dll              2008/05/06 15:25:29
Screen.exe         2009/02/10 17:28:09

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Reply #6 March 11, 2009 11:41:45 PM
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XP 64 bit is not supported on versions of WindowBlinds higher than 6.2.  You can e-mail support@stardock.com to get an archive of this version to use on XP x64

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Reply #7 March 11, 2009 11:45:37 PM
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it said it was and it installed fine. wouldnt it not install (like the trial) and say this is not supported with x64?

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Reply #8 March 12, 2009 11:43:28 AM
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unfortunately no, no such warning was built into the application at the time (it may be present in the latest version)

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Reply #9 March 12, 2009 6:40:46 PM
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I downloaded windowblinds and am having the same problem. I have vista 32-bit and restarted as well. I also downloaded a theme to use instead of using a windowsblinds-created theme but it did the same thing -- reverted to the windows 98-type theme. Thanks for your help. Here is my system info:

Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of <Unknown experience score>

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.3 (build 109 x86 - Vista Edition) - Shareware

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
(Generic PnP Monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 7150M / nForce 630M

Wblind.dll         2008/09/17 10:48:00
Wbsrv.dll         2008/09/17 08:05:26
Wbconfig.exe         2008/09/17 08:05:57
Wbload.exe         2008/04/26 16:14:14
Wbhelp.dll         2008/04/26 16:14:07
Tray.dll              2008/04/26 16:14:21
Wbload.dll              2008/04/26 16:14:28
Screen.exe         2008/07/22 16:42:31

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Reply #10 March 12, 2009 6:46:45 PM
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The trial  is only good for 30 days. When did you install your copy?

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Reply #11 March 12, 2009 6:53:20 PM
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Yesterday. I just tried to change the theme again and it reverted back to the standard vista theme -- not the one selected. Also, every time it reverts back to either the 98 or vista theme, Windowsblinds closes. Thanks.

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Reply #12 March 12, 2009 7:02:01 PM
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That's interesting nvs5037, I don't think I've ever seen an unknown experience score before.  I think you might need to email support@stardock.com with your problem.

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Reply #13 March 12, 2009 7:06:35 PM
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He just hasn't run the assessment,Philly.

You should do that,btw.

May I ask when you downloaded the trial and from where, nvs5037?

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Reply #14 March 12, 2009 7:17:50 PM
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The experience score may be the root issue here.  I find more things each day that aren't turned on or don't work right if this isn't updated.

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Reply #15 March 12, 2009 8:32:45 PM
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Quoting Shirley,
reply 14
The experience score may be the root issue here.  I find more things each day that aren't turned on or don't work right if this isn't updated.

Now that is a bit of usefull information.

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Reply #16 March 13, 2009 5:51:17 PM
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I think I downloaded it straight from the windowblinds website (https://www.stardock.com/products/windowblinds/downloads.asp) but I could be wrong. If the experience score is the root issue, what should I do? Thanks. -Nick

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Reply #17 March 13, 2009 6:14:53 PM
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Go to control panel,system and maintenance,check your computers exp.score and select "Update my score"

 

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Reply #18 March 13, 2009 9:21:36 PM
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checking the preformance applied the theme. thanks for your help wizard, philly, and shirley!

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Reply #19 March 13, 2009 9:28:31 PM
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   Enjoy your WindowBlinds!

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Reply #20 March 15, 2009 12:54:26 AM
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I have vista 64bit and I still can't run it, even after updating my experience..

 

any other tips?

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Reply #21 March 15, 2009 6:04:07 AM
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canucks4lyfe, please give us some info,the more we have,the better our chances of helping you.

To start with:

Paid or shareware?

Open WindowBlinds Configuration,go to system info and copy the info.Then paste it here.

Did you reboot after the install?

Did you uninstall the trial first if you were using it?

Do you have nVeiw running? It doesn't play well with WB's.

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Reply #22 March 16, 2009 12:26:22 PM
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nvs5037: came across your support ticket. Glad to hear you got it working!

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Reply #23 March 16, 2009 2:10:55 PM
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I've had this problem before and there are a few ways I get around it. So I applied a new windowblinds skin and it reverts to windows 98. I right click on the desktop and then choose window appearance and change it from windows basic to aero(or whatever is normal for your OS) then reboot and it should be okay.

Another thing I've done in the past is just unload windowblinds and reboot and load it again. Sometimes that works.

Anyway, I've always been able to get the windowblinds to work, its just a matter of trying those things until it works.

By the way, Im running vista ultimate 64 bit.

Hope that helped somehow.

G3

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Reply #24 March 22, 2009 10:58:02 PM
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Wizard,here's my data:

Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of 5.4
Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 5.9

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.0 (build 49 x86 - Vista Edition) - 64 bit OS

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
(HP w2207 Wide LCD Monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GS

Wblind.dll         2007/10/01 13:34:20
Wblind64.dll         2007/10/01 13:34:04
Wbsrv.dll         2007/09/27 09:27:05
Wbconfig.exe         2007/10/01 19:09:33
Wbload.exe         2007/09/27 17:42:44
Wbhelp.dll         2007/07/11 16:06:07
Tray.dll              2007/09/12 19:52:21
Wbload.dll              2007/09/12 19:58:28

 

I did all the things you questioned, and I have no idea what Nview is so I'm in the clear.

 

edit: I re-installed and it's now working, except I cant see the address link on the bottom of the firefox screen.. any help with that one? It's dark blue right now.

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Reply #25 March 22, 2009 11:22:49 PM
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Ther have been a lot of updates since that version. I suggest updating to 6.4 through Impulse.Odds are that will fix it.

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