Alt-Tab troubles in Vista
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 by mustardsteve | Discussion: Stardock Support General
Hey folks.
Just recently got Windowblinds, and while I am certainly impressed, there's one thing that kind of irritates me.
Alt-Tab doesn't work for me!
I mean, it will still switch windows and everything, but there's no preview of the window, it's just black.
Screenshot included for usefulness!
If anybody has any suggestions, I'd be much obliged.
Thanks!
Reply #2 Wednesday, February 11, 2009 6:03 AM
I have Vista Ultimate, x64
I should also mention, the problem persists regardless of theme applied.
Reply #3 Wednesday, February 11, 2009 8:08 AM
What is your windows experience score and what version of WindowBlinds do you have installed (post the info from the WB System Information page)
Reply #4 Wednesday, February 11, 2009 10:42 PM
Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of 4.8
Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 4.8
WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 6.2 (build 102 x86 - Vista Edition) - 64 bit OS
WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
(Generic PnP Monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
Wblind.dll 2008/07/22 10:53:20
Wblind64.dll 2008/07/22 10:53:21
Wbsrv.dll 2008/07/22 10:53:45
Wbconfig.exe 2008/07/22 10:53:32
Wbload.exe 2008/04/26 16:14:14
Wbhelp.dll 2008/04/26 16:14:07
Tray.dll 2008/04/26 16:14:21
Wbload.dll 2008/04/26 16:14:28
Screen.exe 2008/07/15 11:31:09
Reply #5 Wednesday, February 11, 2009 10:49 PM
Neil... FYI.. my alt tab backround... the entire rectangle behind all entries... is bright pink ( all skins )
Reply #7 Thursday, February 12, 2009 2:11 PM
mustardsteve: Could you install the 6.4 update that was released this week and see if your problem continues please.
Reply #8 Thursday, February 12, 2009 4:17 PM
Verifying with Impulse tends to clear this up. Right click on the entry for WindowBlinds in Impulse and hit "Verify installation". Once you do that, if it fails, there should be an update available to fix the issue.
Reply #9 Thursday, February 12, 2009 4:32 PM
Vista X64 Neil... I'll grab a screeny next time I'm forced into booting into Vista. 
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Reply #1 Wednesday, February 11, 2009 5:51 AM
What version of Windows Vista do you have?