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Windowsblinds looks likes it applying itself at each reboot or startup

July 11, 2008 2:34:37 PM from Stardock ForumsStardock Forums

 

Hello i seem to have this issue that when i apply a new skin when i shut down then after a while reboot it looks as if the skin is applying on desktop when i startup each time.  never had this problem before.  any help would be apprecited.  katt
 
 
here is the system info
 
Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of 3.3
Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 3.3
 
WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.11 (build 100 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 ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2400
 
Wblind.dll      2008/06/13 11:24:20
Wbsrv.dll      2008/06/13 11:24:12
Wbconfig.exe      2008/06/20 21:14:32
Wbload.exe      2008/02/14 11:05:14
Wbhelp.dll      2007/08/27 11:54:07
Tray.dll           2007/09/12 17:58:21
Wbload.dll           2007/09/12 17:58:28
Screen.exe      2008/06/13 11:24:09
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Reply #1 July 11, 2008 2:40:11 PM
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One post usually does the trick in getting help.  You may also want to send an email to support@stardock.com to start a ticket and have them look into your issue. 

Are you saying you don't want the WindowBlinds to start when you reboot?
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Reply #2 July 11, 2008 7:53:19 PM
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Hello Hankers sorry about the double post didnt look like it went through the first time i appologize. as for the other yes i do want it to start but before when i would start up it would just already go right to the desktop skinned. now that i have downloaded wincustomize (not sure if this is the issue) i noticed on startup before going right to the desktop i see the skin applying itself as if i had manually done it. hope i have explained this well . thanks katt
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Reply #3 July 11, 2008 8:03:32 PM
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Almost sounds like you have Random Skin selected. Have you tried uninstalling WindowBlinds, rebooting, reinstalling WindowBlinds and rebooting again to see if this resolves the issue?
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Reply #4 July 11, 2008 8:10:53 PM
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actually no but i should try that i guess. when you start yours up do you see it applying before going to desktop or does yours go right to your desktop already applied. odd that is does this now the i have downloaded wincustomize. thanks so much will try the uninstall and rienstall. katt

sorry for asking but what is the random skin selection i didnt see an option in wb for that . thanks.
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Reply #5 July 11, 2008 8:18:33 PM
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Goes to desktop already applied.
sorry for asking but what is the random skin selection


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Reply #6 July 11, 2008 8:21:47 PM
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right to ... desktop already applied.


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Reply #7 July 11, 2008 8:37:07 PM
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Hello again well the uninstall and reinstall didnt make a difference the skin is called Organic by Xiandi
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Reply #8 July 11, 2008 8:49:29 PM
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Does this happen with any skin and are you applying the skins using WindowBlinds Configuration?
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Reply #9 July 11, 2008 8:52:00 PM
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Okay i figured this out found the issue. when i installed wincustomize and downloaded the organic skin and then i also downloaded impulse for some reason it put the wbload.exe on my startup. so everytime i rebooted or started up the skin would apply so i removed the wbload.exe from startup and it starts like it did before all this started. thanks so much for all your help. katt
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Reply #10 July 11, 2008 9:08:24 PM
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I almost sounds like it doesn't 'save' the last applied skin and has to reload it.Do you have anything else running that may use a lot of memory? Especially on start-up.I'm assuming WB uses it to apply whatever you had on before shut down.
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Reply #11 July 11, 2008 9:13:41 PM
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hello its working fine now. I find that impulse is a very heavy program when starting up. i guess it has replaced stardock central. but all is fine now it just that i had downloaded the wincustomize browser yesterday and from there on i noticed a change. I have no clue as to why it would of put that wbload.exe on my startup but all is good now. thanks so much. katt
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Reply #12 July 11, 2008 10:12:09 PM
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Glad to hear that all is well now.    
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Reply #13 July 11, 2008 10:30:37 PM
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thanks so much for the help. Very much appreciated. katt  
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Reply #14 July 11, 2008 10:36:28 PM
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It's always great to hear a success story. Have fun.
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