Free XP .msstyle to WindowBlinds Exporter Tool
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 by Zoomba | Discussion: WinCustomize News
One of the great features of SkinStudio 5 was the ability to directly import XP .msstyle themes and convert them into WindowBlinds skins, giving you access to the many .msstyle themes out there, but allowing you to retain the ease and power of using WindowBlinds. Unfortunately, that feature isn't present in SkinStudio 6. But never fear, there is actually a free, stand-alone tool to do just that!
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NightTrainthedark
Reply #22 Friday, June 20, 2008 8:31 PM
Reply #22 Friday, June 20, 2008 8:31 PM
For the record.. SKS6 and SKS5 can exist on the same PC so you can use sks 5 if it's still available through stardock central.
eieio
Reply #23 Friday, June 20, 2008 8:56 PM
I'm still trying to get a definite answer, but that may no longer be true, NT
I've gotten a few reports that the latest beta of SKS6 *asks* you to uninstall SKS5 ... don't know if that is mandatory or not.
Haven't tried installing the latest SKS6 beta yet .. don't want to bork something until I'm sure SKS6 will do everything that SKS5 would do ... still might need SKS5 for a couple of skins I'm working on.
Reply #23 Friday, June 20, 2008 8:56 PM
For the record.. SKS6 and SKS5 can exist on the same PC so you can use sks 5 if it's still available through stardock central.
I'm still trying to get a definite answer, but that may no longer be true, NT
I've gotten a few reports that the latest beta of SKS6 *asks* you to uninstall SKS5 ... don't know if that is mandatory or not.
Haven't tried installing the latest SKS6 beta yet .. don't want to bork something until I'm sure SKS6 will do everything that SKS5 would do ... still might need SKS5 for a couple of skins I'm working on.
NightTrainthedark
Reply #24 Friday, June 20, 2008 9:11 PM
Me neither.. if the latest update causes me to have to uninstall sks5 then it's a deal breaker. Me needs me SKS5 for me security.
Reply #24 Friday, June 20, 2008 9:11 PM
Haven't tried installing the latest SKS6 beta yet
Me neither.. if the latest update causes me to have to uninstall sks5 then it's a deal breaker. Me needs me SKS5 for me security.
Bichur
Reply #25 Friday, June 20, 2008 9:25 PM
5.01.049 still available here via SDC
5 & 6 still compatible - no change as far as I can tell from when it was 1st posted they could reside together
only thing is: if you like to open the skin to edit via the WB configure, then the 1st that was installed and associated with the 'edit' button in WB becomes the default - you don't get a choice and no way to change from making it use one and start using the other except for uninstalling both, rebooting, install 5 or 6, reboot = it becomes default - install the other
I had both installed - the edit button opened 5 - uninstalling 5 made the button go dead, 6 was still installed but didn't take over - poster on a previous post said reinstalling 6 made it the default
If you update/install 6 via Impulse it will uninstall 5
Reply #25 Friday, June 20, 2008 9:25 PM
5.01.049 still available here via SDC
5 & 6 still compatible - no change as far as I can tell from when it was 1st posted they could reside together
only thing is: if you like to open the skin to edit via the WB configure, then the 1st that was installed and associated with the 'edit' button in WB becomes the default - you don't get a choice and no way to change from making it use one and start using the other except for uninstalling both, rebooting, install 5 or 6, reboot = it becomes default - install the other
I had both installed - the edit button opened 5 - uninstalling 5 made the button go dead, 6 was still installed but didn't take over - poster on a previous post said reinstalling 6 made it the default
If you update/install 6 via Impulse it will uninstall 5
NightTrainthedark
Reply #26 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:33 PM
Reply #26 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:33 PM
I don't show any new updates. I have show pre release versions checked. hmmmm
DigitalCHET
Reply #27 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:59 PM
Reply #27 Friday, June 20, 2008 10:59 PM
Will SKS ever support this functionality again?
Bichur
Reply #28 Friday, June 20, 2008 11:29 PM
In SDC I show:
uncheck show prerelease
5.01.019 3/21/2006
6.00.010 5/22/2008
show prerelease
nothing new
6.09a.(
.026 installed
Reply #28 Friday, June 20, 2008 11:29 PM
I don't show any new updates. I have show pre release versions checked. hmmmm
In SDC I show:
uncheck show prerelease
5.01.019 3/21/2006
6.00.010 5/22/2008
show prerelease
nothing new
6.09a.(
.026 installed
eieio
Reply #29 Friday, June 20, 2008 11:33 PM
Reply #29 Friday, June 20, 2008 11:33 PM
Impulse shows an update for SKS6 6.10a[b].032 ... don't know the date it came out; Impulse keeps putting the current date as Latest Update date, but I think it's been out for a week or so and followed 6.00.003 .. which is where I'm still at.
SDC shows SKS6 at 6.10a[b].026 dated 5-22-08
See this thread WWW Link for more info
I'm hoping we can get some 'official' word ... waiting to hear back from Mike with Support and I'll ask.
SDC shows SKS6 at 6.10a[b].026 dated 5-22-08
See this thread WWW Link for more info
I'm hoping we can get some 'official' word ... waiting to hear back from Mike with Support and I'll ask.
NightTrainthedark
Reply #30 Saturday, June 21, 2008 12:29 AM
Reply #30 Saturday, June 21, 2008 12:29 AM
I show SKS6 6.10a(.28 in stardock central (no update available)with an update showing in Impulse. 6.10a(.032
but I aint touching it.
I show SKS5 5.01.49 in stardock central with it not available through impulse.
Both work fine together on my system currently (occasional crash but thats pretty typical).
.28 in stardock central (no update available)with an update showing in Impulse. 6.10a(.032but I aint touching it.
I show SKS5 5.01.49 in stardock central with it not available through impulse.
Both work fine together on my system currently (occasional crash but thats pretty typical).
deuce6000
Reply #31 Saturday, June 21, 2008 10:13 AM
Reply #31 Saturday, June 21, 2008 10:13 AM
FOR THOSE THAT CAN'T GET THIS TO WORK YOU NEED TO DO THIS!!
Extract all the files to the folder C:/ProgramFiles/CommonFiles/Stardock----That is where the file ODZip.dll is located.After that everything should work fine!!Have fun and glad i could help
deuce6000
Reply #32 Saturday, June 21, 2008 10:15 AM
Reply #32 Saturday, June 21, 2008 10:15 AM
After that you can create a shortcut to MSIimport.exe on your desktop or anywhere you want for easy access.
johncrow
Reply #33 Sunday, June 22, 2008 3:19 PM
Reply #33 Sunday, June 22, 2008 3:19 PM
everytime i try it i get a ODzip.dll is missing
edit i exteacted it tto the right folder now........ it kinnda works . except the task bar & start menue is now always either transparent or black
edit... i fix the issue , it works
edit i exteacted it tto the right folder now........ it kinnda works . except the task bar & start menue is now always either transparent or black
edit... i fix the issue , it works
eieio
Reply #34 Sunday, June 22, 2008 4:51 PM
According to Neil, the uninstall of SKS5 by updating to the latest SKS6 in Impulse should not be happening ... only a matter of time before that will be corrected.
Reply #34 Sunday, June 22, 2008 4:51 PM
I'm hoping we can get some 'official' word ...
According to Neil, the uninstall of SKS5 by updating to the latest SKS6 in Impulse should not be happening ... only a matter of time before that will be corrected.
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Reply #21 Friday, June 20, 2008 5:32 PM
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