WindowBlinds 3.50a may have "expired" (workaround: turn clock back)
Saturday, May 31, 2003 by GreenReaper | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
This is an advance warning - if anyone here is using WB 3.5a and has sudden problems, you may be experiencing an unforseen expiry condition in this build of WB. Stardock personnel aren't around right now, but when they are, they'll fix it. If you're experiencing problems (eg unskinned windows, rundll warnings), don't panic! 
For now just sit tight and maybe unload WB. You can also try turning the clock back, early indications show that this "fixes" it.
For now just sit tight and maybe unload WB. You can also try turning the clock back, early indications show that this "fixes" it.
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Vtach
Reply #2 Saturday, May 31, 2003 7:40 PM
Reply #2 Saturday, May 31, 2003 7:40 PM
Yep, i came back to my system and surprise! I am getting dll exception error messages. So what should i do, turn back the computer clock to what or reinstall and reinstall new? So is there anything i can do to fix this???
Thanks for the infomation...i thought i had a virus and did scans and all...then i came here to find you message, but i had already PANICKED!
Thanks for the infomation...i thought i had a virus and did scans and all...then i came here to find you message, but i had already PANICKED!
Vtach
Reply #3 Saturday, May 31, 2003 7:42 PM
Reply #3 Saturday, May 31, 2003 7:42 PM
I am sorry for the double message, i am having trouble with submitting my messages to the board, i can't tell when it goes through. I hust keep getting this white screen and what looks like a sideway angel halo. 
Vtach
Reply #5 Saturday, May 31, 2003 8:34 PM
Reply #5 Saturday, May 31, 2003 8:34 PM
OK, I have not a clue? Back my PC clock up? thanks for the help. 
yrag2
Reply #6 Saturday, May 31, 2003 8:41 PM
Yes
Reply #6 Saturday, May 31, 2003 8:41 PM
| #5 by Citizen Vtach - 5/31/2003 8:34:50 PM OK, I have not a clue? Back my PC clock up? thanks for the help |
Yes
Vtach
Reply #7 Saturday, May 31, 2003 8:44 PM
Reply #7 Saturday, May 31, 2003 8:44 PM
Ok, I set my PC clock back and it works. Can you tell me is it ok to have 2 windowblinds installed? I have one from 4-8-03 and one from 4-28-03. Thanks, i am just never sure if i need to uninstall the old or just install the new with it. Thanks. Also i have OD and i use CM to install, i keep getting a message that says it has detected SDC and i should use that? I thought i am supposed to use CM? Thanks again,
Sorry so many questions
Sorry so many questions
yrag2
Reply #8 Saturday, May 31, 2003 8:53 PM
Reply #8 Saturday, May 31, 2003 8:53 PM
You should switch to SDC but that's no big deal right now..and I certainly wouldn't do it with the clock set back. If everything is working properly I wouldn't un-install anything.
Vtach
Reply #9 Saturday, May 31, 2003 9:36 PM
Reply #9 Saturday, May 31, 2003 9:36 PM
Okie Dokie
Thanks for the help!
So in the future how do i switch?
Thanks for the help!
So in the future how do i switch?
yrag2
Reply #10 Saturday, May 31, 2003 9:57 PM
Reply #10 Saturday, May 31, 2003 9:57 PM
download and install http://storage.stardock.com/files/stardockcentralrc5.exe I should have said download to a Temp folder and then install whenever you're ready......
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I should have said download to a Temp folder and then install whenever you're ready......
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MouseGoddess
Reply #11 Saturday, May 31, 2003 10:00 PM
Reply #11 Saturday, May 31, 2003 10:00 PM
If I upgrade to 4.0. will that "un-expire" me? 
MouseGoddess
Reply #13 Saturday, May 31, 2003 10:22 PM
Reply #13 Saturday, May 31, 2003 10:22 PM
I was kinda waiting for 4.1, just in case the bugs aren't all worked out yet!
Gadget Girl
Reply #15 Sunday, June 1, 2003 5:49 AM
Reply #15 Sunday, June 1, 2003 5:49 AM
I also am having the same problems!!
I thought it was my PC.
Thanks for the information!
I thought it was my PC.
Thanks for the information!
GreenReaper
Reply #16 Sunday, June 1, 2003 5:54 AM
Reply #16 Sunday, June 1, 2003 5:54 AM
WB 4 is pretty good, you should go with that one if you're on XP. There was a lot of work done on stability/compatibility issues for it.
MadIce
Reply #17 Sunday, June 1, 2003 6:49 AM
Reply #17 Sunday, June 1, 2003 6:49 AM
Tip
Some people may still have WB 3.49. If you do not want to set your clock back and have that version then try that one. This may work until there is a fix.
Some people may still have WB 3.49. If you do not want to set your clock back and have that version then try that one. This may work until there is a fix.
Old PJ
Reply #18 Sunday, June 1, 2003 9:37 AM
Reply #18 Sunday, June 1, 2003 9:37 AM
I too, was up until 1am this morning trying to figure out what happened. I restored images from 2 days ago, cleaned out the registry, uninstalled/reinstalled w/no luck. Then I thought: let me see if there is anything on the website and viola! There was the answer. Will be anxiously awaiting the fix.
Will be anxiously awaiting the fix.
Manikk
Reply #19 Sunday, June 1, 2003 9:49 AM
Reply #19 Sunday, June 1, 2003 9:49 AM
Didn't notice this thread do to the confusion of Window Blinds racking my brain. So any way How do you refresh the message board to today after setting the clock back because I'm living in the past
Mia Blanco
Reply #20 Sunday, June 1, 2003 1:42 PM
Reply #20 Sunday, June 1, 2003 1:42 PM
THANK YOU!
I just posted a message up earlier, but your suggestion did the trick. I set my computer date back to March 1st, and it's running now.
Sweeet! Thanks again!
I just posted a message up earlier, but your suggestion did the trick. I set my computer date back to March 1st, and it's running now.
Sweeet! Thanks again!
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Reply #1 Saturday, May 31, 2003 7:40 PM
Thanks for the infomation...i thought i had a virus and did scans and all...then i came here to find you message, but i had already PANICKED!