WindowFX = Invisible Windows
Monday, February 20, 2006 by MountainMint | Discussion: WindowFX
After installing the WindowFX beta, it worked fine for the first day. Now it turns my windows invisible and must be closed if I want to see whats going on. Anyone know how to fix this? I'm pretty sure its not my hardware seeing as how it ran fine for a day. I know its still in beta but if I wait too long I'm afraid my ObjectDesktop subscription is going to expire 
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ablev1
Reply #2 Wednesday, March 29, 2006 9:34 AM
o.k. it´s done.
I´ve installing new WB5.01 and now,both works good together.
matthias
Reply #2 Wednesday, March 29, 2006 9:34 AM
o.k. it´s done.
I´ve installing new WB5.01 and now,both works good together.
matthias
Tobias_Lemmen
Reply #3 Monday, June 19, 2006 1:30 PM
Reply #3 Monday, June 19, 2006 1:30 PM
Hoi Folks! I am still expecting the same problem (invisible windows or invisible window content) while using WinFX Ver. 3.00.013 and WindowBlinds Ver. 5.01d. This is reproducible with HDTV2MPEG (Link) and QuickPar (Link) for example. Any suggestions will be very appreciated.
TIA, Tobias
Edit: Typo
TIA, Tobias
Edit: Typo
pinyub
Reply #4 Monday, July 10, 2006 2:27 AM
Reply #4 Monday, July 10, 2006 2:27 AM
I have similar problem, happened on UltraEdit (wb 5.01f(
.010 & wfx 3.00.013). Restarting winfx (unload-load them) seems to correct the problem. Nevermind, I lied..
.010 & wfx 3.00.013). Restarting winfx (unload-load them) seems to correct the problem. Nevermind, I lied..
clodhopper
Reply #5 Saturday, August 5, 2006 7:28 PM
Reply #5 Saturday, August 5, 2006 7:28 PM
same problem ive had with window fx for past 3 years. your the 1 st ive seen that adresses the problem as opening invisible windows!!.
that is exactly what it is and the bad news is if its doing now in the newast version then someone needs to contact custome support, tell them the forums are loaded with this problem blah blah. i love the program and mine still opens the dam invisible windows and i have most kool features turned off ,as it hogs down my pc to much.so dont let anyone fool ya it does hog on your system. contact me if you need to. cliff. [email protected]
that is exactly what it is and the bad news is if its doing now in the newast version then someone needs to contact custome support, tell them the forums are loaded with this problem blah blah. i love the program and mine still opens the dam invisible windows and i have most kool features turned off ,as it hogs down my pc to much.so dont let anyone fool ya it does hog on your system. contact me if you need to. cliff. [email protected]
PurrBall
Reply #7 Monday, August 21, 2006 9:34 AM
Reply #7 Monday, August 21, 2006 9:34 AM
Right click on the windows icon in the taskbar, click Set Window Transparency and untick 'Make this window semi-transparent' even if the slider is at 100%.
Works every time
Works every time
Neil Banfield
Reply #8 Friday, August 25, 2006 9:07 AM
Reply #8 Friday, August 25, 2006 9:07 AM
We have reproduced something similar on one machine with animations enabled.
There will be a new build coming today (hopefully) which should fix that issue and so possibly resolve these issues as well. If not please let us know.
magmo7
Reply #9 Friday, August 25, 2006 4:42 PM
Reply #9 Friday, August 25, 2006 4:42 PM
Hi
I can also report the same error. I run Windows FX 3.0.0.013 and windowblinds 5.01
/M
I can also report the same error. I run Windows FX 3.0.0.013 and windowblinds 5.01
/M
Tobias_Lemmen
Reply #12 Monday, September 4, 2006 4:42 PM
Reply #12 Monday, September 4, 2006 4:42 PM
The problems I reported in this thread seem to be solved. Thanks Stardock!!! 
Scheer
Reply #13 Monday, September 11, 2006 9:33 AM
Reply #13 Monday, September 11, 2006 9:33 AM
Unfortunately, I did not work for me 
I removed the old version, cleaned up the registry entries, reinstalled this "all-new" august version, and still my windows and menus are transparent.
The only thing that works like a charm here in WindowFX is the transitions, BUT I have to turn all EVERYTHING ELSE so it can work.
It seems to me that that are still lots of work to do.
So far, for me, WindowFX is frustrating... unfortunately.
Come on, Stardock! Show us what you're capable of! Give us everything you got!
Does anybody know WHEN a new version could be released???
I removed the old version, cleaned up the registry entries, reinstalled this "all-new" august version, and still my windows and menus are transparent.
The only thing that works like a charm here in WindowFX is the transitions, BUT I have to turn all EVERYTHING ELSE so it can work.
It seems to me that that are still lots of work to do.
So far, for me, WindowFX is frustrating... unfortunately.
Come on, Stardock! Show us what you're capable of! Give us everything you got!
Does anybody know WHEN a new version could be released???
Neil Banfield
Reply #14 Monday, September 11, 2006 12:05 PM
Reply #14 Monday, September 11, 2006 12:05 PM
I am sorry to say that if you still have problems then the problem you are having is different from the problem in this thread and so we will need additional information on the problem you are having.
If your menus are transparent as well, I would look for any utilities you have running which are trying to make menus semi transparent etc. If you have Nvidia Nview running then try unloading it.
Scheer
Reply #15 Monday, September 11, 2006 5:02 PM
Reply #15 Monday, September 11, 2006 5:02 PM
I don't have nVidia software here, I'm using a HP Pavillion zv6000 notebook (Athlon 64 3500+, 1Gb RAM, 100GB HD), with built-in ATI Radeon x200 video card. I'm using the latest drivers (Catalyst v6.8) in Windows x64.
Enabling any of the transparency settings in WindowFX causes both my menus AND dialog windows to turn invisibles. For example: with WFX active, if I click on properties on my desktop to reach the "Display properties", the window does not appear to me, altough it is opened, wich I can confirm pressing ALT+TAB.
I'm also running on startup Kaspersky AntiVirus x64, WindowBlinds (works like a charm!) and Logitech SetPoint x64 software.
I used to have Windows 32bit in my system, but x64 is at least 30% faster then XP x86, and that really makes difference to me.
Anyway, if someone knows a tip...
Thanks a lot!
Enabling any of the transparency settings in WindowFX causes both my menus AND dialog windows to turn invisibles. For example: with WFX active, if I click on properties on my desktop to reach the "Display properties", the window does not appear to me, altough it is opened, wich I can confirm pressing ALT+TAB.
I'm also running on startup Kaspersky AntiVirus x64, WindowBlinds (works like a charm!) and Logitech SetPoint x64 software.
I used to have Windows 32bit in my system, but x64 is at least 30% faster then XP x86, and that really makes difference to me.
Anyway, if someone knows a tip...
Thanks a lot!
mister_rdz
Reply #16 Wednesday, September 13, 2006 5:39 PM
Reply #16 Wednesday, September 13, 2006 5:39 PM
I have the same problem when I try to use the latest version of WindowFX, in fact, probably worse because it will freeze my system at times. I've gone back to version 2.89.b and it works fine.
My computer is an AMD 4600+ Dual Core running Windows XP x64, ATI X1600, 2GB Ram, 2 * 160 SATA HD Drives.
Like everyone else who reported this problem, I find it very frustrating to have spent my money and can not now use the latest version of the software. Some how I don't believe my hardware is lacking!
Also, since 64 bit technology is the future, why isn't Stardock embracing it now? If they were, all the programs would load in the Program Files folder, not in the Program Files(x86) folder.
Regards,
Dave
My computer is an AMD 4600+ Dual Core running Windows XP x64, ATI X1600, 2GB Ram, 2 * 160 SATA HD Drives.
Like everyone else who reported this problem, I find it very frustrating to have spent my money and can not now use the latest version of the software. Some how I don't believe my hardware is lacking!
Also, since 64 bit technology is the future, why isn't Stardock embracing it now? If they were, all the programs would load in the Program Files folder, not in the Program Files(x86) folder.
Regards,
Dave
Neil Banfield
Reply #17 Wednesday, September 13, 2006 7:17 PM
Reply #17 Wednesday, September 13, 2006 7:17 PM
The apps are installed in the 32 bit program files folder because the installer app is a 32 bit process. This has no impact on the apps.
Additionally due to how 64 bit Windows works, 32 bit components have to be included with many of our apps as well as 64 bit ones. In general we port those bits which need porting and leave the remainder as 32 bit as this reduces testing required. For example wbconfig is 32 bit on all platforms as it has no need for a 64 bit address space!
I notice both reports since the update are on 64 bit Windows, so there may be an additional problem on that OS. WB and WFX Beta updates tend to be for 32 bit Windows only as the vast majority of our users use 32 bit. Release updates & RCs are when the 64 bit files get updated.
Scheer
Reply #18 Thursday, September 14, 2006 1:41 PM
Reply #18 Thursday, September 14, 2006 1:41 PM
Dave
Can you tell me where can I find the 2.89b version for download? Through StardockCentral and Stardock website I was able to find only the current versions (3.00.13 and 3.00a.005).
Does this version works under x64 (I mean, do the menus and windows actually appear?)
As for the x64 thing...
I believe that as long as it works (stable) and has no impact on my computer's performance, I really don't care if the program installs itself in the x86 folder. And I've noticed that some Stardock applications have the x64 version installed into my system, even in the x86 folder (wbinstall64.exe; IconPackager64.exe; windowfx64, etc.).
Thanks again.
Scheer
Can you tell me where can I find the 2.89b version for download? Through StardockCentral and Stardock website I was able to find only the current versions (3.00.13 and 3.00a.005).
Does this version works under x64 (I mean, do the menus and windows actually appear?)
As for the x64 thing...
I believe that as long as it works (stable) and has no impact on my computer's performance, I really don't care if the program installs itself in the x86 folder. And I've noticed that some Stardock applications have the x64 version installed into my system, even in the x86 folder (wbinstall64.exe; IconPackager64.exe; windowfx64, etc.).
Thanks again.
Scheer
mister_rdz
Reply #19 Thursday, September 14, 2006 2:43 PM
Reply #19 Thursday, September 14, 2006 2:43 PM
Hi Scheer,
I agree with your comments relative to a stable platform and who reall cares where the files are located. I just want the ting to work! As for the older version on WindowsFX, while in Stardock Central, I just used the Restore Archive function under the File Menu and then selected WindowsFX. 2.89 was the version available and it works fine for me.
Hope this helps,
Dave
I agree with your comments relative to a stable platform and who reall cares where the files are located. I just want the ting to work! As for the older version on WindowsFX, while in Stardock Central, I just used the Restore Archive function under the File Menu and then selected WindowsFX. 2.89 was the version available and it works fine for me.
Hope this helps,
Dave
stier33
Reply #20 Wednesday, November 1, 2006 11:56 AM
Reply #20 Wednesday, November 1, 2006 11:56 AM
Hi,
i have the same problem, all my Explorer Windows are 100%
transparency, i can´t use windowsfx now
I´m using WindowsBlinds 5.00 build 49 x86 and WindowsFX 3.0
i have the same problem, all my Explorer Windows are 100%
transparency, i can´t use windowsfx now
I´m using WindowsBlinds 5.00 build 49 x86 and WindowsFX 3.0
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Reply #1 Sunday, March 26, 2006 9:34 AM
I have the same problem.
When i use WindowFX3 beta with WB5, my folderwindows are empty.
When i start any program (Nero, e.t.c.), all empty.
When i unload WindowFX, works WB5 correctly.
When i unload WB5, then WindowFX works also correctly, but not together.
What´s wrong?
What can i do?
I come from germany and my english is very bad, sorry.
Hope, you understand me.
thanx matthias
P.S. my sys.: P4 3Ghz, 2Gb Ram, ATI X800XT with new Omega-driver,
WindowXP pro with SP2