WB6 not changing desktops

Wednesday, October 31, 2007 by velaxun | Discussion: WindowBlinds

For whatever reason WB 6 refuses to change my desktop if the skin I downloaded came with one. I changed the settings to apply wallpaper if it comes with a skin, but it wont I've downloaded several themes that I was SURE came with wallpapers just to make sure it wasn't the one I was using but still no dice. Thanks for any help ^^
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ZubaZ
Reply #1 Wednesday, October 31, 2007 11:41 AM
What skin?  Post a link so somone else can test.
Also, post your system information from teh WB config.

velaxun
Reply #2 Wednesday, October 31, 2007 7:23 PM
Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of 5.3
Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 5.9

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 8600 GTS

Wblind.dll 2007/10/01 12:34:20
Wbsrv.dll 2007/10/31 02:17:26
Wbconfig.exe 2007/10/01 18:09:33
Wbload.exe 2007/09/27 16:42:44
Wbhelp.dll 2007/07/11 15:06:07
Tray.dll 2007/09/12 18:52:21
Wbload.dll 2007/09/12 18:58:28
Screen.exe 2007/10/31 02:17:24

one was the Autumn Colours theme located here: https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.aspx?skinid=6295&libid=1

the other was Azenis 2

And then Nuage Redux

and finally the windows Aero theme that came with WB6 That shows the mountain background

BX
Reply #3 Thursday, November 1, 2007 12:31 AM
I suspetc there is something wrong about the dates. Correct my if I am wrong ...

Wblind.dll 2007/10/01 12:34:20
Wbsrv.dll 2007/10/31 02:17:26



velaxun
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bodean
Reply #4 Friday, November 2, 2007 7:21 PM
So how do you fix it?

Bichur
Reply #5 Friday, November 2, 2007 8:28 PM
uninstall that one, reboot, reinstall through SDC, reboot

HeirOfSlytherin
Reply #6 Monday, November 5, 2007 12:26 PM
Here is mine too. this was a first download through SDC. When i try to change themes, everything is broken up in classic view and then it hangs. I get program not responding.Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of
Your Windows Graphics Experience score is

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.0 (build 57 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 Go 7950 GTX

Wblind.dll 2007/11/02 18:37:20
Wbsrv.dll 2007/09/24 18:08:26
Wbconfig.exe 2007/11/02 18:37:08
Wbload.exe 2007/09/27 16:47:44
Wbhelp.dll 2007/08/27 10:54:07
Tray.dll 2007/09/12 16:58:21
Wbload.dll 2007/09/12 16:58:28
Screen.exe 2007/11/02 18:37:51

DorkCoffeez
Reply #7 Monday, November 5, 2007 2:35 PM
uninstall that one, reboot, reinstall through SDC, reboot


That should actually cover for this error. If you still get this issue after this suggestion please contact support. [email protected]

HeirOfSlytherin
Reply #8 Monday, November 5, 2007 2:46 PM
I went through the paces. Uninstalled, rebooted, installed through SDC, rebooted and still doesnot load the themes that came with WB6. It hangs in the classic mode. Here is the reloaded sys info.Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of
Your Windows Graphics Experience score is

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.0 (build 57 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 Go 7950 GTX

Wblind.dll 2007/11/02 19:37:20
Wbsrv.dll 2007/09/24 19:08:26
Wbconfig.exe 2007/11/02 19:37:08
Wbload.exe 2007/09/27 17:47:44
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 2007/11/02 19:37:51

Bichur
Reply #9 Monday, November 5, 2007 8:42 PM
HoS -

via SDC - have seen some posts where installed, rebooted, open SDC, still shows update, install that, reboot = now works


I don't have Vists - can't test

If that fails, try: download new straght to archive. after downloaded, uninstall old (archive 1st if you want to keep it just in case), reboot, use SDC to restore 'new archive', reboot

HeirOfSlytherin
Reply #10 Tuesday, November 6, 2007 12:24 AM
Thanks, I'll try anything.

Novelti
Reply #11 Thursday, December 6, 2007 1:08 AM
Was this desktop problem ever resolved? I am what you all call here a "noob", as of yesterday (12/4/07) and downloaded WB6 and my first skins. I am also having the same problem with the desktop graphics not showing up when WB installs the skins, in fact, the desktop graphics that show in the thumbnails in WinCustomize site, under WB skins, do not show up in the WB window after download, so appears they are not making it through the download to the WB browser window???

Any help will be appreciated as some of those desktop graphics were the very reason I downloaded the skins :0)!

Thanks

ZubaZ
Reply #12 Thursday, December 6, 2007 9:41 AM
First things first.
In the WB config app, click on the system tools tab, click the "Copy" button, past the info back here.

Then, using a browser outside of the Wincustomize browser or SDC, download a skin and save it to your desktop.  Post the link to the file you downloaded here.  Post the name of the file on your desktop here too.

Finally, double-click on the file.  What happens?

Novelti
Reply #13 Thursday, December 6, 2007 9:47 PM
<<<<>>>>

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.01 (build 40 x86) - Shareware

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.

(HP vs17 flat panel monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE

Wblind.dll 2007/11/06 10:11:01
Wbsrv.dll 2007/11/02 11:47:50
Wbconfig.exe 2007/11/02 14:31:08
Wbload.exe 2007/09/27 15:42:44
Wbhelp.dll 2007/07/11 14:06:07
Wbui.dll 2007/09/22 12:14:25
Tray.dll 2007/09/12 17:58:21
Screen.exe 2007/11/02 11:47:39

<<<<>>>>

http://skins4.wincustomize.com

<<<<>>>>

GoldCarbon.wba

FYI... When I install another skin named "Global" the desktop does appear, however, when I change the skin the "global" desktop remains as the desktop.

I know that this is a case of I simply don't know yet what I'm doing, so I apologize for taking up your time, however, the assistance is appreciated.

Thanks! Stephanie

ZubaZ
Reply #14 Thursday, December 6, 2007 9:53 PM
Not a problem Stef.  Gimmie a sec

ZubaZ
Reply #15 Thursday, December 6, 2007 9:56 PM
Heh.  That skin doesn't have a wall.  See comment #7 an #9

https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.aspx?skinid=4874&libid=1

Bichur
Reply #16 Thursday, December 6, 2007 11:22 PM
not all skins have walls
if they do, they usually mention in the description
also check the comments, sometimes they mention where to get it

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