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RichyB53
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A quick question!

June 15, 2009 1:22:23 PM from Stardock ForumsStardock Forums

I was jsut wondering, that when the 30 day trial runs out, does my theme stop working and go back to my normal XP theme, because I really like this theme, but am not sure whether to spend money just for one theme.

 

Please help me.

 

Richy B

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Reply #1 June 15, 2009 1:28:50 PM
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After the trial runs out you do lose the capability to use the current or any theme on your computer. 

You should keep track of the time left on the trial, if you decided to not spend the money then you should go back to the default theme before uninstalling WindowBlinds.  It's been so long since I've used the trial I'm not sure if it sets it back to default when the time runs out. 

How much time is left?  Do you have any questions that the community maybe able to answer for you?

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Reply #2 June 15, 2009 1:30:27 PM
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okay, so how much would the full version cost in the British pound?

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Reply #3 June 15, 2009 1:34:33 PM
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Currently the full version of WindowBlinds is $19.95 (US), your cost would be based on the conversion rate at the time of purchase.  I'm just a user of the software so hopefully a Stardock rep wiill stop by and confirm.

Also, there are lots of themes in the WinCustomize Gallery Library for WindowBlinds that are free for download.  You should be able to find others to your liking.  Which theme are you using?

Something else to think about.  If you buy a one year subscription to WB you would be able to continue to use the themes you download after the subscription expires.  Usually though most folks continue to subacribe because they become avid fans of the software.

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Reply #4 June 15, 2009 1:48:30 PM
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I;m currently using a theme I found on DevArt. I like it a lot, and don't want to stop using it.

 

Is there anything less than a 1 year subscription that would be able to keep my theme, and if not, how much would a year subscription cost?

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Reply #5 June 15, 2009 1:54:03 PM
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See reply #3 above.

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Reply #6 June 15, 2009 1:57:34 PM
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There are several other programs besides WindowBlinds that are nice.  Have you looked at them?  There is a free version of Object Dock and a few others and Fences is free also.

Go to this link, if you haven't yet, and check out the other programs and what they do.  https://www.stardock.com/

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Reply #7 June 15, 2009 2:05:39 PM
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I like it a lot, and don't want to stop using it.

Then dont. Trust me, even for one theme, it's worth the $$ to not have to stare at Microsoft's default ui. And you might even find yourself addicted...

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Reply #8 June 15, 2009 2:24:43 PM
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reply 7

I like it a lot, and don't want to stop using it.
Then dont. Trust me, even for one theme, it's worth the $$ to not have to stare at Microsoft's default ui. And you might even find yourself addicted...

 

So you'd recommend getting the full package. Just asking, the $20 one, is it yearly payment, or just one payment. And if it is yearly, after a year willl the theme stop working?

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Reply #9 June 15, 2009 2:30:37 PM
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It is for a year and you will be able to continue to use it and the themes you downloaded. 

Just to make sure you understand, once the year is up in order to get updates to WindowBlinds you will have to subscribe again or renew your subscription.

Yes, I would recomment starting with the full version of WindowBlinds.  I would then look at the other options for Stardock software/programs during your first year.  If you decide you want to upgrade say from WindowBlinds to Object Desktop you can ar a reduced rate. 

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Reply #10 June 15, 2009 2:35:07 PM
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okay, thanks for letting me know. So it's one payment to use this skin for eternity! YAY!

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Reply #11 June 15, 2009 2:47:38 PM
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You are very welcome RichyB53 and welcome to the community, I think you will find it quite addicting, in mean that in a good way.

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Reply #12 June 15, 2009 2:59:39 PM
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yeah man the best way to go is to buy the whole shabang...you'll want to update it after the year is over so you might as well pay the subscription price every year....i think if you buy it now too you'll get wb 7 for free as an upgrade and updates...you'll get addicted if you like customization...stardock has many other awesome porgrams too...they are all top notch products and stardock support is pretty good abouit helping out with problems or issues...GO STARDOCK !!!

 

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