Windowblinds 7 and Windows 7
Saturday, November 14, 2009 by JoConrad | Discussion: Stardock Support General
We will be installing a full install of Windows 7, uninstalling XP and reformatting. Should I go for Windowblinds 7
or can I use Object Desktop as is.
Thank you.
Jo Conrad
Reply #2 Sunday, November 15, 2009 6:31 PM
I just did a clean install of Win7/64. I don't have Object Desktop, but I do have a registered Windowblinds 6.xx. Do I have to purchase a new copy of Windowblinds 7 or is there an upgrade avaliable?
Reply #3 Sunday, November 15, 2009 6:50 PM
rheyl, open Impulse, make sure that the "Show pre-release versions" check box is checked. This is located in the blue tab in the upper left.
WindowBlinds 7 should then be an option for you to install through Impulse when you view your software. 
Reply #4 Monday, November 16, 2009 6:58 PM
There is a lot of confusion surrounding the release of WindowBlinds 7 and what is/isn't compatible with Windows 7. The below should clarify this.
-WindowBlinds 6 is NOT Windows 7 compatible in any way. WindowBlinds 7 adds Windows 7 compatibility as one of it's features.
-You will need to uninstall WindowBlinds 6 or upgrade to WindowBlinds 7 to run the Windows 7 upgrade.
-WindowBlinds 7 is only available to Object Desktop subscribers or customers who bought WindowBlinds standalone after the free upgrade cutoff (4/1/09)
-The WindowBlinds 7 beta is only available through Impulse. To see it, you need to have pre-release versions enabled:
---To see pre-release versions of software in Impulse, click on the blue menu button in the upper left corner. Place a check in the box that says 'Show pre-release versions'.
---This will enable you to see the latest beta builds available for download.
-Stadalone purchasers before 4/1/09 will be eligable for the paid upgrade to WindowBlinds 7 which will be available when the final version is released (date TBD).
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Reply #1 Saturday, November 14, 2009 7:37 PM
When you install Impulse and login, WindowBlinds 7 will be available as it's part of ObjectDesktop. You will need to use WindowBlinds 7 on your Win 7 system.