WINDOWBLINDS BETA FOR VISTA ARRIVES!
Get Object Desktop, get WindowBlinds for Vista
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 by Frogboy | Discussion: WinCustomize News
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blackcat77
Reply #42 Thursday, November 16, 2006 11:11 PM
Reply #42 Thursday, November 16, 2006 11:11 PM
Still no replies so I'll ask again. I also have a new oddity to report...
WB is not still showing up in the notification area but it shows running in the task manager. Yes, I do have the option ticked for it to show up...
Now, when I choose any WB skin, it acts like it's going to load the skin but then the Windows Standard skin is loaded. After that, you can't select anything and you have to choose Vista in the Personalize window.
As I said above, had 5.5 loaded when I upgraded from XP to Vista today but when it didn't work, I uninstalled and reinstalled. That's when it started loading Windows standard instead of just doing nothing.
Sure would appreciate some guidance here.
WB is not still showing up in the notification area but it shows running in the task manager. Yes, I do have the option ticked for it to show up...
Now, when I choose any WB skin, it acts like it's going to load the skin but then the Windows Standard skin is loaded. After that, you can't select anything and you have to choose Vista in the Personalize window.
As I said above, had 5.5 loaded when I upgraded from XP to Vista today but when it didn't work, I uninstalled and reinstalled. That's when it started loading Windows standard instead of just doing nothing.
Sure would appreciate some guidance here.
-scion-
Reply #43 Friday, November 17, 2006 12:25 AM
Reply #43 Friday, November 17, 2006 12:25 AM
windowblinds works great except for the fact that the blur effect from areo surrounds open windows...and it's the same for all skins. i'm running RC1...anyone have any thoughts?
MSethWeisberg
Reply #44 Friday, November 17, 2006 2:06 AM
Reply #44 Friday, November 17, 2006 2:06 AM
1. Where do I actually report a bug for WB on vista?
2. I have to say while I love where it is headed for the moment I have switched back to aero. There is just too many glitches and lock ups to be usable on a constant basis.
This is why I need someplace to report this to so someone knows this.
2. I have to say while I love where it is headed for the moment I have switched back to aero. There is just too many glitches and lock ups to be usable on a constant basis.
This is why I need someplace to report this to so someone knows this.
KenzieZero
Reply #45 Friday, November 17, 2006 7:57 AM
Reply #45 Friday, November 17, 2006 7:57 AM
Nice so far...
Now that all key MS stuff is final (IE7, Vista, etc), can we please get the IE7 XP tabs misalignment issue sorted? or even better, if it's possible, could we get it skinned? (address bar buttons, tabs) please?
Now that all key MS stuff is final (IE7, Vista, etc), can we please get the IE7 XP tabs misalignment issue sorted? or even better, if it's possible, could we get it skinned? (address bar buttons, tabs) please?
Orion
Reply #46 Friday, November 17, 2006 7:59 AM
Reply #46 Friday, November 17, 2006 7:59 AM
It work overall, good job.
I'm running Vista final build 6000 on three systems (Home Premium, Business, and Ultimate). These were all clean installs. Lot's of bugs with WB 5.5.
Where, how, and should I report them?
I'm running Vista final build 6000 on three systems (Home Premium, Business, and Ultimate). These were all clean installs. Lot's of bugs with WB 5.5.
Where, how, and should I report them?
ShelbyGT_The_Car
Reply #47 Friday, November 17, 2006 8:01 AM
Reply #47 Friday, November 17, 2006 8:01 AM
Almost finished with my new pc for vista and will be using this and other new programs in Feb. 2007.
I'm a bit more interested in the final release of the OS and the programs to come here in Jan. 2007.
2007is gona be a good year for a lot things...~!
SGT
I'm a bit more interested in the final release of the OS and the programs to come here in Jan. 2007.
2007is gona be a good year for a lot things...~!
SGT
Neil Banfield
Reply #48 Friday, November 17, 2006 9:57 AM
Reply #48 Friday, November 17, 2006 9:57 AM
You can post bugs here, or in the windowblinds forum.
Black Cat 77: RC1 is not supported. You need RC2 or higher.
dpxmedia: WB 5.5 for XP and Vista should be sorting out the IE7 tab alignment issue. If this is not working, please let us know.
blackcat77
Reply #49 Friday, November 17, 2006 11:32 AM
Reply #49 Friday, November 17, 2006 11:32 AM
Thanks, Neil, but it's certainly a disappointment about RC1. But I guess I can wait a couple of months or so.
At least it's not something wrong with my computer.
At least it's not something wrong with my computer.
Orion
Reply #50 Friday, November 17, 2006 12:15 PM
Reply #50 Friday, November 17, 2006 12:15 PM
Fresh install: Vista Ultimate x64 Build 6000. System is an AD Domain member.
WB 5.5 Installs fine through Stardock Central. Select a skin and apply, it goes to windows classic display. Every time after that, when you try and launch WBConfig, I get a reboot notice saying WB needs the system to reboot...reboot and the same thing happens again. I've tried reinstalling WB 5.5 and still no luck.
Any ideas?
BTW, anyone else running WB 5.5 on Vista x64 successfully?
WB 5.5 Installs fine through Stardock Central. Select a skin and apply, it goes to windows classic display. Every time after that, when you try and launch WBConfig, I get a reboot notice saying WB needs the system to reboot...reboot and the same thing happens again. I've tried reinstalling WB 5.5 and still no luck.
Any ideas?
BTW, anyone else running WB 5.5 on Vista x64 successfully?
Island Dog
Reply #52 Friday, November 17, 2006 12:55 PM
The Windowblinds 5.5 beta is 32-bit only right now.
Reply #52 Friday, November 17, 2006 12:55 PM
| BTW, anyone else running WB 5.5 on Vista x64 successfully? |
Orion
Reply #53 Friday, November 17, 2006 12:59 PM
Thanks for the quick response. You might want to put that in the WB 5.5 FAQ. It would have saved me a couple of hours work. You also might want to add that it doesn't seem to work in x64 either.
Update: Yup. I rebuilt back to x86 and WB 5.5 works fine on the same system. x64 is no-go right now.
Reply #53 Friday, November 17, 2006 12:59 PM
| The Windowblinds 5.5 beta is 32-bit only right now. |
Thanks for the quick response. You might want to put that in the WB 5.5 FAQ. It would have saved me a couple of hours work.
You also might want to add that it doesn't seem to work in x64 either.Update: Yup. I rebuilt back to x86 and WB 5.5 works fine on the same system. x64 is no-go right now.
Island Dog
Reply #54 Friday, November 17, 2006 2:12 PM
Reply #54 Friday, November 17, 2006 2:12 PM
I would always advise to check the change log.
"WB 5.49 beta
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This beta build is 32-bit only. Please reboot after installation of the beta, though that should just be a beta limitation atm. System information for the 32-bit XP build will report itself as WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 5 (5.1 (build 81 x86)) , we haven't changed its version string yet. "
"WB 5.49 beta
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This beta build is 32-bit only. Please reboot after installation of the beta, though that should just be a beta limitation atm. System information for the 32-bit XP build will report itself as WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 5 (5.1 (build 81 x86)) , we haven't changed its version string yet. "
thomassen
Reply #55 Friday, November 17, 2006 2:24 PM
Reply #55 Friday, November 17, 2006 2:24 PM
Hm. ok. I'd suggest making the wallaper option a bit more clear. It was confusing to find out what was going on and how to prevent it changing wallpaper.
HouseGecko
Reply #57 Friday, November 17, 2006 5:43 PM
Reply #57 Friday, November 17, 2006 5:43 PM
Thanks to all the Stardock Staff and Management for the WONDERFUL Windowblinds 5.5. It is so nice to have software that works with Microsoft Windows Vista as it should. I am impressed and awed at the artistic ability of what Stardock is able to accomplish. The skins are so clean, clear and crisp on Vista. A big thanks to all the wonderful people who create all the windowblinds, bootskins, etc.
Buttermaker
Reply #58 Friday, November 17, 2006 6:47 PM
Reply #58 Friday, November 17, 2006 6:47 PM
After reading all the problems that people have been having with WB on Vista, I am going to think twice about installing it. It's too bad that I had to waste $$$ renewing my Object Desktop then. 
boss0190
Reply #59 Friday, November 17, 2006 8:07 PM
Reply #59 Friday, November 17, 2006 8:07 PM
Uh...Buttermaker..Vista isn't released yet and WB 5.5 is in beta. I don't think it's quite time to worry about your money being wasted.
Buttermaker
Reply #60 Friday, November 17, 2006 8:12 PM
Reply #60 Friday, November 17, 2006 8:12 PM
I guess that I should have read the "BETA" part lol sorry
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Reply #41 Thursday, November 16, 2006 10:05 PM
Answer: All of them. Even ones that don't include Aero. As long as your video card supports the DWM (any reasonably decent video card) you'll be able to get the full power of WindowBlinds 5.5.