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Join Date 11/2002

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Weekly Poll: Changing Skins

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Time for another weekly poll. This week it's a pretty simple question: How often do you change skins? Is it frequently, or only a few times a year? Can you even remember the last time you changed skins on your PC?

Vote in the poll, leave your comments here. Results next week.

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On my work PC I change rarely. My button config is unique and I need the buttons to be where they are and not move. I rely on muscle memory to work faster.

On my "play" PC I change monthly or so to a main theme but I usually am testing skins for this or that person daily and change pretty often. It's usually through testing that I find a more permanent theme.

I'm saddened to say that my wife has been using Vista Plus (an awesome skin) since it was released.

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GH33DA

Join Date 08/2001

That all depends, when's Danilloc making a new one?

Honestly, it really does vary on what I see being released. If I don't see anything that makes my want to change my current, I don't. So I could end up with the same skin for a long time.

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zakai1369

Join Date 04/2007

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Realistically once every 4 - 5 days but I clicked once a week since I'm trying to cut down to that.

Actually thinking about setting up a Virtual Desktop or second user account with a set theme so that my habit of changing the theme so often doesn't interfere with work programs.

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On average, twice a day.AM/PM .I like a dark desktop at night.I have too many choices to narrow it down two favorites. This is my "hobby" so I play around a lot.About the time I settle on one ,somebody makes something that I just have to try out.

It's WC's (and you skinners')fault!

And I thank you all!!!

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WebGizmos

Join Date 09/2003

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I've got tons of skins (with docks to match)...but I change my desktop depending on the set of docks I'm working on...after that its back to Ecliz...I just love the transparency of that skin.

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messiah1

Join Date 10/2005

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I'm with WG, I change alot, but I come back to my favorite...Black.

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At the moment seems I have 160 WB on the computer, so tend to change it around often just because I can. Nearly always DL a new one to have a look at but then will go back to one of a few that I find easy to use, in so much as colours and text work in the programs I use the most.

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Bushman

Join Date 08/2001

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Since I started making wb skins I change every time I'm starting a new one. I do my own testing so it could be several months in between skins. I still check out skins from others all the time to get and see what's new. I have a fairly decent amount of skins that I have saved.

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Do you know what might be fun - a skin randomizer that automatically switches skins on boot-up.

I wouldn't mind a Dreams randomizer too.

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Snowman

Join Date 03/2001

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a skin randomizer that automatically switches skins on boot-up

You can do that with the WB config. Just select the 'Random skin' on the list, and select the skins you want to switch between - or all skins installed. A random skin will then be set whenever you boot/login.

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Snowman

Join Date 03/2001

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I don't change skin on a regular basis. Only when I see one that I like.
But just for the sake being I picked 'once a month'.
I've been stuck with JJs Edisso WB and Stardocks Leo for ages, but I changed to LightStars Vendetta skin the other day just as soon as I saw it in the moderation queue.

Fun fact:
If I applied all the WB's in my collection, starting from the top, changing to a new one every day, I wouldn't see the same skin for 22 years

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zakai1369

Join Date 04/2007

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If I applied all the WB's in my collection, starting from the top, changing to a new one every day, I wouldn't see the same skin for 22 years

Damn!

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Vampothika

Join Date 07/2006

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i change everytime i make a new wb.....

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I checked off 'Once a month' only because thats what I 'would' do on a regular bases... but much like other skinners who have replied so far, whatever skin I'm working on holds major priority over all others till its complete.

btw, I rarely use my old skins as I get tired of looking at them for so long during the creation. I have found I'll go back to a few of them though from time to time after a few months or so. Plus I like what others do as well and want to get a feel for this and that.. there be some good skinners around

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I actually change when a new skin is interesting to me or I like the color combinations. Right now I am in my purple stage. I change when I get bored with the skin.

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I change skins on a regular basis. If you are a W/Bs user dont upgrade to verion 6.1. I did via stardock central, and it wont let you apply any skins. Why stardock do this is beyond me.

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If you are a W/Bs user dont upgrade to verion 6.1. I did via stardock central, and it wont let you apply any skins. Why stardock do this is beyond me

6.1 works great for most folks. I'd suggest you install it again and post yoru system info (in a new post) so we can see what is wrong and get it fixed.

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Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of 3.4 Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 3.9

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

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
(Generic PnP Monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 7500 LE

Wblind.dll 2007/10/01 11:46:20
Wbsrv.dll 2007/09/24 19:08:26
Wbconfig.exe 2007/10/01 17:35:33
Wbload.exe 2007/09/27 17:47:44
Wbhelp.dll 2007/07/24 10:21:07
Tray.dll 2007/09/12 17:58:21
Wbload.dll 2007/09/12 17:58:28
Screen.exe 2007/10/01 11:23:24

Sorry but i do not intend to install again as i have tried 3 times already.

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Sorry but i do not intend to install again as i have tried 3 times already.

There's no shame in asking for help. 6.1 has significant improvements over 6.0. No bugs that I've seen. Runs very well on my low-spec rig w/Vista Home Basic.Why not put the terrific resources available here to work for you.They won't give up 'til your fixed.

Good Luck!

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Thanks wizard1956 i will give it another go.

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Is it a good idea to uninstall W/Bs 6.00, before installing the latest 6.1 version ???? thank you.

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Is it a good idea to uninstall W/Bs 6.00, before installing the latest 6.1 version ???? thank you.

It shouldn't be necessary.
Are you updating through SDC or Impulse?

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Zubaz i am updating through SDC.

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Downloaded again via SDC, still will not let me change skins. system info below.
Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of 3.4
Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 3.9

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.1 (build 97 x86 - Vista Edition)

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
(Generic PnP Monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 7500 LE

Wblind.dll        2008/05/06 15:25:20
Wbsrv.dll        2008/04/28 11:35:58
Wbconfig.exe        2008/04/29 21:02:32
Wbload.exe        2008/04/28 11:35:14
Wbhelp.dll        2008/04/28 11:35:07
Tray.dll             2008/04/28 11:35:21
Wbload.dll             2008/04/28 11:34:28
Screen.exe        2008/04/28 11:35:18

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When i try to change skins , it trys but fails to change until i reboot and the skin has changed to the one i attempted to change. Very strange, it looks like i will be going back to ver 6.0. frustrating. !!!!!!

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