Window Blinds Breaks Photoshop
Wednesday, December 15, 2010 by JukEboXAuDiO | Discussion: Object Desktop
Hi guys,
So I installed the updates to Windowblinds and now whenever I open a project in photoshop the area where the image is is just blank. If I move the photoshop window around i can see the image but then when I stop moving it its blank again. If I unload Windowblinds I can do work on the image but its really annoying to have to unload windowblinds to do photoshop work. Can anyone help me?
thanks.
Reply #2 Wednesday, December 15, 2010 2:05 AM
I have also noticed this behavior. I had to set PS to use the default skin (instead of excluding it) and that seems to work.
Reply #3 Wednesday, December 15, 2010 2:11 AM
using photoshop CS5 here with windowblinds installed and majik theme in use. No problems at all. But i would exclude PS from being skinned if you are having troubles with it. ![]()
Reply #4 Wednesday, December 15, 2010 4:23 AM
Using Ps 7.01 and it never happened to me, but very dark themes make it hard to see the tools/tool bar. Try excluding it.
Reply #5 Wednesday, December 15, 2010 5:47 AM
I'm using the CS5 64 bit version and it happens to me as well.
Reply #6 Wednesday, December 15, 2010 6:07 AM
Seems like they really don't play nice together. Good to know as I use PS7. Although when I had the WB trial there were no problems.
Reply #7 Wednesday, December 15, 2010 8:22 AM
I use PS7 as well, and have no issues with windowblinds...I am using WB 7.1 on Windows 7 and XP.
Reply #8 Wednesday, December 15, 2010 9:17 AM
What OS and version of Photoshop are you using?
and what do you mean by default skin?
Reply #9 Wednesday, December 15, 2010 3:20 PM
I am running Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Bit edition. I do have it excluded and it still does the same thing.
Reply #10 Wednesday, December 15, 2010 3:23 PM
Generally speaking if an application is showing problems when excluded it is either a problem with the system fonts set by the skin (typically a bug in the app which is exposed by unexpected font sizes), or a system colour issue where the skin has a colour combination which makes things appear invisible in the application.
Both of those would usually be specific to a given skin though. Changing skin should resolve it.
If you stop the Desktop Window Manager service in services does this resolve the problem (you will want to turn it back on later of course)
Also are you using the 32 or 64 bit version of Photoshop CS5?
Reply #11 Wednesday, December 15, 2010 3:40 PM
Quoting Bebi Bulma, reply 2I have also noticed this behavior. I had to set PS to use the default skin (instead of excluding it) and that seems to work.
What OS and version of Photoshop are you using?
and what do you mean by default skin?
7 Pro x64, PS CS5. In the per application I selected "use default skin" (instead of specified skin) and exclude skin isn't checked. I had tried excluding it before and was getting other issues if I recall. *shrug*
Reply #12 Wednesday, December 15, 2010 3:40 PM
To help identifying the problem, theres some steps that could help:
1 - inform the Photoshop version, on Photoshop menu, go to "Help > About Photoshop" and post the version (the latest update released this week by Adobe is 12.0.2)
2 - inform what Window setup is being used, floating windows or consolidated tabs
3 - does this issue happen with more than two different skins?
4 - are you using the latest WB and video driver updates?
Reply #13 Wednesday, December 15, 2010 4:02 PM
the latest WB is buggy. I rolled back to the previous version and the problems went away. My issues were with PSP7 and dealt with frames and menubars not painting properly. win7 - 64bit (a trouble ticket was initiated)
Reply #14 Wednesday, December 15, 2010 6:52 PM
Yes, with DTW manger off the program works as it should.
Excluding the app in WindowBlinds does not fix the problem but choosing default skin in the drop down box as Bebi suggested does.
Photoshop version: 12.0.2 x64 (problem also exists on the 32 bit version)
Consolidated tabs
OS: Windows 7 ultimate X64
Video Card ATI HD 6870
Video Driver Info: (These are the drivers that shipped with the card and are the most current. ATI states the card will not be officially supported until version 10.12)

WindowBlind that it occurs on: All
WindowBlinds Info:
Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of 7.3
Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 7.8
WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 7.2 (build 297 - Windows 7 Edition) - 64 bit OS
WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
(LG E2340(HDMI)) 1 is attached to Radeon HD 6800 Series
(LG E2340(HDMI)) 2 is attached to Radeon HD 6800 Series
Wblind.dll 2010/12/03 12:50:20
Wblind64.dll 2010/12/03 12:50:08
Wbsrv.dll 2010/11/29 13:40:56
SevenConfig.exe 2010/11/10 16:21:27
Wbload.exe 2010/09/07 16:02:35
Wbhelp.dll 2010/09/07 16:02:34
Tray.dll 2009/10/21 09:13:19
Wbload.dll 2010/06/07 13:10:25
Screen.exe 2010/05/26 10:18:43
Reply #15 Wednesday, December 22, 2010 6:57 AM
I'm not involved on WB's development but I believe the driver could be the cause as it's not officially supported at the present moment.
Neil gotta know soon or latter.
Reply #16 Thursday, December 23, 2010 5:08 PM
Reply #17 Thursday, December 23, 2010 6:07 PM
PS7 & CS5 working with no problems. Go figure!
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Reply #1 Wednesday, December 15, 2010 12:37 AM
Have you tried excluding PS in Windowblinds config as a temporary solution pending a fix from SD?