Problem with XP
Doesn't load after reboot
Friday, February 1, 2008 by tasospa | Discussion: WindowBlinds
I have
installed and uninstalled WindowBlinds 6.02 at least 6 times. I have even
removed my antivirus program (NOD32). After removing NOD32 WindowsBlinds
stopped asking for a reboot so I assumed it was ok, but it's not. I select the
style I want and I apply it but after the reboot my style is not active and I
have the classic grey windows style. What I have noticed is that WBInstall32 is
still being executed on every boot in my windows startup file. Is there
anything I can do to get it working because it's the second program that
doesn't work from the package. WindowFX doesn't work after the reboot either! Any
help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Here are my
computer specs from the WindowBlinds window:
WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.02 (build 44 x86)
WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.
(Default Monitor) 1 is attached to ATI Mobility Radeon X1600
Wblind.dll 2008/01/16 12:42:20
Wbsrv.dll 2008/01/14 17:02:10
Wbconfig.exe 2008/01/14 17:02:35
Wbload.exe 2007/09/27 17:47:44
Wbhelp.dll 2007/08/27 11:54:07
Wbui.dll 2007/11/06 10:13:05
Tray.dll
2007/09/12 17:58:21
Screen.exe 2008/01/14 17:02:18
BigDogBigFeet
Reply #2 Sunday, February 3, 2008 3:13 PM
Reply #2 Sunday, February 3, 2008 3:13 PM
Don't know if this will work but, sometimes I've gotten things kick started when stuck by doing the following. Select Windows Classic as your default theme in WB Config. Close WB and right click on WB Icon in system tray and select Unload WB. Reboot and then try reloading WB with your theme (make sure you wait until everything is loaded during your startup processes before trying to reload WB). Might work. 
WebGizmos
Reply #3 Sunday, February 3, 2008 3:31 PM
Reply #3 Sunday, February 3, 2008 3:31 PM
And rather than uninstalling your anti virus just disable it when your installing Windowblinds. Sometimes anti virus apps mess things up when installing certain software.
ArileenDesign
Reply #4 Sunday, February 3, 2008 3:44 PM
Your problem might be not the same so the best is to make an other post in your own and copy past your system informations like the operator of this post.
tasospa: you can try the reply #2 but if it's still the same you should do the following things:
1) Uninstall WB (again) then Reboot
2) Resinstall WB trought stardock central then reboot (it's really important to reboot after each install/uninstall)
3) Repost your System information here.
Reply #4 Sunday, February 3, 2008 3:44 PM
Don't have an answer for your problem ... sorry! I just wanted to "pile on." I started having the same problem too. I've un-installed/re-installed several times now. The last time I re-installed WB 5, and it loaded. However, once I installed WB6, no joy. Mine seems to load everything except the window frames. Hopefully, an expert can speak to this soon! Cheers, kbt
Your problem might be not the same so the best is to make an other post in your own and copy past your system informations like the operator of this post.
tasospa: you can try the reply #2 but if it's still the same you should do the following things:
1) Uninstall WB (again) then Reboot
2) Resinstall WB trought stardock central then reboot (it's really important to reboot after each install/uninstall)
3) Repost your System information here.
tasospa
Reply #5 Monday, February 4, 2008 3:43 AM
Your problem might be not the same so the best is to make an other post in your own and copy past your system informations like the operator of this post.
tasospa: you can try the reply #2 but if it's still the same you should do the following things:
1) Uninstall WB (again) then Reboot
2) Resinstall WB trought stardock central then reboot (it's really important to reboot after each install/uninstall)
3) Repost your System information here.
Thanks for the idea but that's what I did, several times... I also tried disabling NOD32 but when I say that it didn't solve my problem that's when I uninstalled it. I even removed all the leftover NOD32 and WindowBlinds files and registry entries manually after uninstalling them. I did manage to get WindowBlinds V4.5 working on my pc. Versions 5 and 6 never load after the reboot! The pc has a fresh installation of Windows, about 4-5 days before installing WindowBlinds, so there isn't much junk in the pc. I still only have my basic programs installed (Windows-Office-AntiVirus).
Reply #5 Monday, February 4, 2008 3:43 AM
Don't have an answer for your problem ... sorry! I just wanted to "pile on." I started having the same problem too. I've un-installed/re-installed several times now. The last time I re-installed WB 5, and it loaded. However, once I installed WB6, no joy. Mine seems to load everything except the window frames. Hopefully, an expert can speak to this soon! Cheers, kbt
Your problem might be not the same so the best is to make an other post in your own and copy past your system informations like the operator of this post.
tasospa: you can try the reply #2 but if it's still the same you should do the following things:
1) Uninstall WB (again) then Reboot
2) Resinstall WB trought stardock central then reboot (it's really important to reboot after each install/uninstall)
3) Repost your System information here.
Thanks for the idea but that's what I did, several times... I also tried disabling NOD32 but when I say that it didn't solve my problem that's when I uninstalled it. I even removed all the leftover NOD32 and WindowBlinds files and registry entries manually after uninstalling them. I did manage to get WindowBlinds V4.5 working on my pc. Versions 5 and 6 never load after the reboot! The pc has a fresh installation of Windows, about 4-5 days before installing WindowBlinds, so there isn't much junk in the pc. I still only have my basic programs installed (Windows-Office-AntiVirus).
tasospa
Reply #7 Monday, February 4, 2008 6:40 AM
Reply #7 Monday, February 4, 2008 6:40 AM
I just submitted a ticket. After reading all the problems with WindowBlinds in the forum I really doubt though that they will be able to help... I just hope I didn't waste my money on the bundle. So far only Bootskins and Logons work and WindowBlinds V4.5 (with a few glitches here and there). (
MountainHawk
Reply #8 Monday, February 4, 2008 7:40 AM
Reply #8 Monday, February 4, 2008 7:40 AM
I run XP and have never had a problem like you describe. It is an interesting one. Got me baffled. I have run all versions of windowblinds right back beyond 4.6 on this computer and right up to version six without a ripple of a problem. I have always used Zone Alarm for a firewall and anti virus.My only hunch is that maybe NOD 32 is conflicting with it. Download a free version of another Anti virus and firewall and see if it makes a difference. I do know that some MS Updates have interfered with the running of some of my other programmes. I use Autopatcher disks to load and select security patches and do not use the updates anymore. My computer has run a lot smoother since I cut the updates out and I can now use ALL apps. The hackers have turned their heads to Vista now. Sorry I cannot be more helpful.
tasospa
Reply #9 Monday, February 4, 2008 7:46 AM
Reply #9 Monday, February 4, 2008 7:46 AM
I'm pretty sure that the problem is not NOD in this case because, like I said in an earlier post, I had removed NOD completely (Program Files-Common Files-Doc's&Settings-Registry) and I don't use any firewall other that the MS firewall. Thanks for the info though. You are one of the lucky ones I guess if you haven't gotten any problems.
ShelbyGT_The_Car
Reply #10 Monday, February 4, 2008 8:22 AM
Reply #10 Monday, February 4, 2008 8:22 AM
It's those ATI drivers - if you can't get an updated driver to work try and see if you can roll back to an earlier one. That don't work then don't use WB6 - go back to 5
tasospa
Reply #11 Monday, February 4, 2008 8:33 AM
Reply #11 Monday, February 4, 2008 8:33 AM
My ATI driver should be up to date. It's only been about 2 weeks since I formated my pc. I also have a problem with WB5. Same problem. Installs...after reboot I open the program and set a theme...reboot the system and everything is set to classic windows and the icon doesn't load on my taskbar! I want WB6 for the theme Molten. I'm trying to make a dragon/fantasy style on my pc and the animated dragon in the Molten theme is great but it doesn't work on WB4 that runs on my pc.
ArileenDesign
Reply #12 Monday, February 4, 2008 8:24 PM
you should contact stardock support by sending a mail to [email protected] and referring with a link to this post
Reply #12 Monday, February 4, 2008 8:24 PM
you should contact stardock support by sending a mail to [email protected] and referring with a link to this post
Lantec
Reply #13 Monday, February 4, 2008 8:47 PM
Reply #13 Monday, February 4, 2008 8:47 PM
I've got the same video card and I run the Omega Drivers due to some issues I had a few versions back. It really might be the driveers.
My infoWindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.02 (build 44 x86)
WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.
(Plug and Play Monitor) 1 is attached to Radeon X1600/X1650 Series (Omega 3.8.442)
Wblind.dll 2008/01/16 12:42:20
Wbsrv.dll 2008/01/14 17:02:10
Wbconfig.exe 2008/01/14 17:02:35
Wbload.exe 2007/09/27 16:47:44
Wbhelp.dll 2007/08/27 10:54:07
Wbui.dll 2007/11/06 10:13:05
Tray.dll 2007/09/12 16:58:21
Screen.exe 2008/01/14 17:02:18
My infoWindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.02 (build 44 x86)
WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
Your machine supports per pixel borders on WindowBlinds skins.
(Plug and Play Monitor) 1 is attached to Radeon X1600/X1650 Series (Omega 3.8.442)
Wblind.dll 2008/01/16 12:42:20
Wbsrv.dll 2008/01/14 17:02:10
Wbconfig.exe 2008/01/14 17:02:35
Wbload.exe 2007/09/27 16:47:44
Wbhelp.dll 2007/08/27 10:54:07
Wbui.dll 2007/11/06 10:13:05
Tray.dll 2007/09/12 16:58:21
Screen.exe 2008/01/14 17:02:18
tasospa
Reply #15 Thursday, February 7, 2008 12:46 PM
Reply #15 Thursday, February 7, 2008 12:46 PM
Nothing worked... Support hasn't replied to my ticket either... Anyone else having better luck?
Chasbo
Reply #16 Thursday, February 7, 2008 2:09 PM
I didn't think you can have WB4 and WB5 or WB6 installed at the same time.
Reply #16 Thursday, February 7, 2008 2:09 PM
but it doesn't work on WB4 that runs on my pc.
I didn't think you can have WB4 and WB5 or WB6 installed at the same time.
tasospa
Reply #17 Thursday, February 7, 2008 5:03 PM
I didn't think you can have WB4 and WB5 or WB6 installed at the same time.
I know that!!I only have WB4 installed but the skin I would like to use needs WB6.
Reply #17 Thursday, February 7, 2008 5:03 PM
but it doesn't work on WB4 that runs on my pc.
I didn't think you can have WB4 and WB5 or WB6 installed at the same time.
I know that!!I only have WB4 installed but the skin I would like to use needs WB6.
lknmedia
Reply #18 Friday, February 8, 2008 5:13 PM
Reply #18 Friday, February 8, 2008 5:13 PM
I'm having the same problem.
No response from my support ticket.
I also have reached the maximum activations and cannot continue to attempt to install.
It would be nice to at least get my activations reset ... but I don't think anyone is home at Stardock.
No response from my support ticket.
I also have reached the maximum activations and cannot continue to attempt to install.
It would be nice to at least get my activations reset ... but I don't think anyone is home at Stardock.
tasospa
Reply #19 Saturday, February 9, 2008 4:38 AM
Reply #19 Saturday, February 9, 2008 4:38 AM
I actually got a reply from Stardock but it was for more info... Hopefully I will get a reply soon. The guy that set me the email seemed like he wanted to help out, so a little patience and we might all have a reply soon. I hope...
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Reply #1 Sunday, February 3, 2008 2:56 PM