Weird WinStyles Behavior
Saturday, August 30, 2003 by Pangur | Discussion: Stardock Software
When I try to open WinStyles, the monitor goes completely black. Then Winstyles opens, but the colors are blurred as is the text. The cursor has a large black box around it. When I finish with Winstyles (a real ordeal
considering the blurred text and weird colors and black-boxed cursor)and
close, the monitor again goes completely back and then back to normal
viewing. How can I stop this???
Pang
considering the blurred text and weird colors and black-boxed cursor)and
close, the monitor again goes completely back and then back to normal
viewing. How can I stop this???
Pang
Pangur
Reply #2 Monday, September 1, 2003 8:37 AM
Reply #2 Monday, September 1, 2003 8:37 AM
Started about three weeks ago....WS 1.42.007 - It was download with the other programs for Object Desktop and all worked fine. Just WS has gone weird. Windows XP.
System config? Haven't a clue!
I used Stardock to uninstall and then re-install. Same problems and just with WS.
System config? Haven't a clue!
I used Stardock to uninstall and then re-install. Same problems and just with WS.
SelfExiled
Reply #3 Monday, September 1, 2003 2:38 PM
Reply #3 Monday, September 1, 2003 2:38 PM
It sounds to me like it could be a visual problem, right?
1. I would first visit WindowsUpdate to make sure you have all the files for DirectX by installing the latest DirectX drivers, and check for any Visual Basic Drivers that it recommends. Also, try to visit your video Cards Manufacturer to make sure you have the latest video drivers. What is your video card or who made your computer? At least get the files from Windows Update.
2. One of the best way to start troubleshooting visual problems is DirectX. So, run the DirectX diagnostic tool. Press the start menu button and go to Run.. In Run type Dxdiag.exe this will bring up the DirectX troubleshooting diagnostic window. Your screen will probably flash exactly the way it did with Winstyles which will probably give you an idea that you are looking in the right place. Once the initial check is finshed, check the second tabbed page. Look for any missing file references. Then, you can run the display tests on the third tabbed page. Remember this information, especially missing files and after the tests are finished, try to open Winstyles. Sometimes, refreshing your DirectX might resolve it. It did in some games I played awhile ago.
Did this help?
[Message Edited]
1. I would first visit WindowsUpdate to make sure you have all the files for DirectX by installing the latest DirectX drivers, and check for any Visual Basic Drivers that it recommends. Also, try to visit your video Cards Manufacturer to make sure you have the latest video drivers. What is your video card or who made your computer? At least get the files from Windows Update.
2. One of the best way to start troubleshooting visual problems is DirectX. So, run the DirectX diagnostic tool. Press the start menu button and go to Run.. In Run type Dxdiag.exe this will bring up the DirectX troubleshooting diagnostic window. Your screen will probably flash exactly the way it did with Winstyles which will probably give you an idea that you are looking in the right place. Once the initial check is finshed, check the second tabbed page. Look for any missing file references. Then, you can run the display tests on the third tabbed page. Remember this information, especially missing files and after the tests are finished, try to open Winstyles. Sometimes, refreshing your DirectX might resolve it. It did in some games I played awhile ago.
Did this help?
[Message Edited]
SelfExiled
Reply #4 Monday, September 1, 2003 2:44 PM
Reply #4 Monday, September 1, 2003 2:44 PM
Also,
Since you don't seem to know a lot about computer stuff, I would grab a copy of Spybot Search and Destroy. It could be a resource problem caused by spyware or a virus. What virus scanner do you use?
There a millions of things that could be causing your problem. All you can do is track down the possible culprits, one by one.
Since you don't seem to know a lot about computer stuff, I would grab a copy of Spybot Search and Destroy. It could be a resource problem caused by spyware or a virus. What virus scanner do you use?
There a millions of things that could be causing your problem. All you can do is track down the possible culprits, one by one.
Pangur
Reply #5 Monday, September 1, 2003 5:32 PM
Reply #5 Monday, September 1, 2003 5:32 PM
1. I updated drivers last week.
2. Got a brand-new vidio card last Monday. I have a Dell 8250 or some combination of those numbers.
3. Haven't tried the DirectX stuff.
4. Have had Spybot and AdAware for two years and keep updated.
5. Use McAfee with Privacy, Virus, and Firewall.
AND
6. Solved the problem. I went into WS and unchecked EVERYTHING and then slowly added checks one at a time....except where there was a default button and just pressed it. Finally hit something on the visual tab (I think it was) and WS went weird again. Unchecked everything on that page - and all is back to normal. Created a theme to make sure all was functioning - restarted puter and open WS again - no weird behavior. *delighted grin*
Don't know a lot of puter stuff - just used logic! *egrin*
Thank you so much for answering ------ it inspired me to try some things I hadn't thought to do!
Pang - a happy camper again!
2. Got a brand-new vidio card last Monday. I have a Dell 8250 or some combination of those numbers.
3. Haven't tried the DirectX stuff.
4. Have had Spybot and AdAware for two years and keep updated.
5. Use McAfee with Privacy, Virus, and Firewall.
AND
6. Solved the problem. I went into WS and unchecked EVERYTHING and then slowly added checks one at a time....except where there was a default button and just pressed it. Finally hit something on the visual tab (I think it was) and WS went weird again. Unchecked everything on that page - and all is back to normal. Created a theme to make sure all was functioning - restarted puter and open WS again - no weird behavior. *delighted grin*
Don't know a lot of puter stuff - just used logic! *egrin*
Thank you so much for answering ------ it inspired me to try some things I hadn't thought to do!
Pang - a happy camper again!
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Reply #1 Monday, September 1, 2003 12:07 AM