LightStar, could this have something to do with the fact you triple boot and the version of WindowBlinds on the computer?  Wouldn't the version used need to be different for each OS? 

I'm asking the questions because I don't know.

I don't think that should matter Philly.

I did some more troubleshooting on both Windows Vista 64-bit and Windows 7 64-bit. It appears that if I load a UIS0 skin, it loads as windows classic, but if I immediately reboot the skin loads properly. However, if I load a UIS1 or 2 skin after that and then apply a UIS0 skin, it again loads as windows classic.

Same with the tab issue in IE9 on Vista, after a reboot the issue does not happen until I apply another UIS 1 or 2 skin, then the issue reappears.

The windows classic loading issue occurs both in Vista and Windows 7, the tab issue is only in Vista.

I also made sure there was no common software on the OS's that could be causing the issue.  It has nothing to do with my PC, it has to do with IE9 and/or Windowblinds.

Obligatory Monday morning bump...

Just to jump in here and report that I too have the "Tabs" problem in Vista Ultimate 32-bit SP2. I submitted a ticket over a month ago. I have had a few sporadic replies from different individuals... now via e-mail with no indication that a resolution is forthcoming. To iterate what LightStar reported in order to confirm that at least the "Tabs" issue is apparently one and the same:

Applying any but the following skins, there are no visible Tabs in IE9, although they are there and function if you are fortunate enough to click on the right spot. Clicking on the invisible tab and moving the cursor either up or down, even slightly, causes the Tab to appear above the Title bar. Releasing the mouse button and the Tab disappears.

• Aero Colors
• Aero Clay
• Aero Metals
• Aero Woods
• Cideral
• Recycled
• Wall

ALL other skins, both new & old, created by a skinner or Stardock have this problem. All drivers are up to date, AV has been disabled (for testing purposes), system is virus/trojan/malware clean, registry is clean, etc., etc. I have totally uninstalled Windowblinds and re-installed. I have uninstalled IE9, reverting back to IE8 and the problem is non-existent. Installed a fresh copy of IE9 and the problem immediately appears. I have disabled all 'add-ons' (for testing purposes) with no change.

I also tri-boot (XP, Vista, Win7 - all 32-bit), but only have Windowblinds installed on the Vista system.

Your computer has a Windows Experience Index base score of 5.4
Your Windows Graphics Experience score is 5.9

WindowBlinds version : WindowBlinds 7.3 (build 310 x86 - Vista Edition)

WindowBlinds is installed correctly on this PC
WindowBlinds appears to be activated on this PC
(Generic PnP Monitor) 1 is attached to ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series

Wblind.dll      2011/10/17 10:18:20
Wbsrv.dll      2011/09/26 14:10:10
SevenConfig.exe      2011/10/13 16:33:52
Wbload.exe      2010/10/20 15:08:35
Wbhelp.dll      2011/10/04 09:01:37
Tray.dll           2009/10/23 19:12:19
Wbload.dll           2010/06/07 14:59:25
Screen.exe      2010/06/07 14:59:43

Addendum: Ticket #ZEC-522174

Bumpee!

Could this have to do with the fact that the Java rendering for ie9 x64 is broken?

I've mentioned that a number of times, and that it would be better to install ie9 x32.

http://windowssecrets.com/woodys-windows/internet-explorer-9s-nagging-64-bit-woes/

It might also have to do with hardware acceleration. How to turn it off:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Why-do-some-webpages-look-incorrect-in-Internet-Explorer-9

It also has 'Flash' problems...

Not likely, since my system (all my systems) are 32-bit and as previously reported, I have the problem too.

Same problem here with Vista Ultimate 64 bit.  The only fix is a reboot which clears up the problem for a little while but it returns even if I don't switch blinds.

Monday bump.

Hello, hello??

I have the tab problem but not the scrollbar issue and I'm running Vista Ultimate 64 bit.  I just tried IE9 64 bit and that is not showing the tab corruption even though the 32 bit version is with the current blind.  Maybe that's useful information.

Another week bumpy.

BUMP BUMP BUMP!!!! Is anyone ever going to respond with a fix to this issue?

At least give us some news please.

This is still being investigated.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 share the same version of WindowBlinds so they should be reacting in the same way and yet apparently they are not.

It may be there is a difference in the IE9 implementation on that OS for some reason.

I would be interested to know how many folks that are having this issue also have TuneUp Utilities installed on their systems. A couple of years ago, I used to use TuneUp Utilities, as it also has a theme changing option as part of it's programming. Then I decided I would give WindowBlinds a try, as it had many more skins to choose from and was very customizable. But I began having a miriad of display issues and I just thought it was the WindowBlinds software that was either incompatible with my computer or was a major design flaw in the software. I struggled with display issues constantly. Then, in a casual conversation with one of the code writers for my company, they mentioned how the code in the TuneUp Utilities software actually hacks some of the Windows files and Registry settings to enable your computer to apply and display some of the Themes that are specific to the TU Utilities program. I started putting 2 and 2 together and decided to uninstall the TU Utilities software. The problems then seemed to be less severe, but I still experienced problems from time to time. But I learned from my programming friend that uninstalling the software does not fix all the problems because the operating system files had already been changed and are irrivocable even with an uninstall. The only fix was the "Nuclear" option. Complete wipe of the hard-drive and re-installation of the OS. I hated having to do this ,but I thought it would be worth it if it finally eliminated the source of my constant aggravation. I did all of this and never installed TU Utilities again...ever. Since then, I have never experienced anymore issues with my display that could not be corrected with the Windows settings on my computer. This may or may not resolve your problems, but I thought it my responsibility to at least share this experience with you all. Since then, I have found that there have been many ,many folks who have gone through major issues with their computers because of that particular piece of software. So take it for what it's worth, I'm just relaying some verified and documented information that I have dug up in the last couple of years.  -- Ace --

@Neil: Thanks for at least making an appearance and letting those of us who are having this problem know that you haven't forgotten about us and/or pigeon holed the issue.

@AceMatrix: Thanks for sharing your experience which you had due to TuneUp Utilities. Unfortunately, this does not apply in my case. I have never installed TU on this or any other PC I've owned.